Help needed to identify window handle

[vaud]

I'm not the greatest at DIY and our local "sell everything under the sun" shop closed down (boo) or I would have gone there, bought a replacement and about 5 other things that I possibly need in the future.

This bathroom window handle broke - managed to remove it but I don't know the exact search terms to use to find a replacement. Window must be 30 years old so I don't have a supplier name.


Thanks in advance...

[Mr Pointy]

You need to measure the distance between the fixing screws for a start but have a hunt around here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=upvc+window+spare+han...

There's several universal types with different spindles so you can use the right length for your window.

[MyM2006]

Espag window handle?

[Googie]

Screwfix and Toolstation stock a wide range of these so worth checking there for match with broken part.

[Fitz666]

https://upvcspares4repairs.co.uk/upvc-door-spares-...

These guys have a great selection.

[Panamax]

vaud]This bathroom window handle broke said:

Which bit's broken? Doesn't look obvious from the photo.

[vaud]

Panamax said:

Which bit's broken? Doesn't look obvious from the photo.

Bad photo by me:



Thanks all!

[spitfire-ian]

I bought a whole load of handles from Screwfix to replace our ancient push button to lock handles.

A window fitter friend told me that they’re all standard screw holes but you may need to chop the spindle down a bit.

[vaud]

Fitz666 said:

https://upvcspares4repairs.co.uk/upvc-door-spares-...

These guys have a great selection.

Thanks - this was really helpful with the video guides. 10/10 for an idiot like me.

[spitfire-ian]

I bought a whole load of handles from Screwfix to replace our ancient push button to lock handles.

A window fitter friend told me that they’re all standard screw holes but you may need to chop the spindle down a bit.

[Panamax]

vaud said:

Panamax said:

Which bit's broken? Doesn't look obvious from the photo.

Bad photo by me:

Not at all. I wondered whether that was where the problem was.

I'd repair that while searching for a replacement. Some sort of stiffener and a pack of full tilt Araldite;
Arrange crack as neatly as possible.
Arrange handle as horizontal as possible with the groove side upwards.
Stick sellotape over the crack on the smooth side.
Arrange a stiffener piece (large nail?) in the groove.
Mix up the Araldite and pour into groove, filling it as far as possible.
Leave overnight.

[Mr.Grimsdale]

I've used these guys in the past and found them excellent. There's a guide on how to measure the fittings somewhere on the site.

https://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/browse/window-furniture-and-hardware/casement-hardware/upvc-window-handles

[RotorRambler]

These from Screwfix are good.
Various spindles as you can see.
Being Screwfix, easy to return if it doesn’t fit!

[tux850]

Mr Pointy said:

You need to measure the distance between the fixing screws for a start but have a hunt around here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=upvc+window+spare+han...

There's several universal types with different spindles so you can use the right length for your window.

Screw pitch is a pretty much standard 43mm - it's only the spindle length that tends to vary.

[vaud]

RotorRambler said:

These from Screwfix are good.
Various spindles as you can see.
Being Screwfix, easy to return if it doesn t fit!

Thanks I'll try them tomorrow. Hope it's better than their dating site idea.

[vaud]

Local screwfix were excellent- super helpful, double checked everything and all for a £8 sale.