UPVC Door Handle - Unusual Size?

[phykell]

Hi,

I need to replace some patio/french door (UPVC) handles. I've tried looking for an identical replacement but I can't find anything of a suitable size. Here's the measurements as best as I can determine:

All centres, e.g. lock centre, spindle centre, etc.

Lock to Spindle - 92mm
Top screw to bottom screw - 159mm
Top screw to spindle - 26mm
Bottom screw to spindle - 133mm
Plate length - 204mm

I presume then that this is equivalent to a 92mm PZ with 160mm fixings.

Am I right to assume that as long as the PZ size is correct I should be able to drill new screw holes myself, taking care that the handle covers the original screw holes of course?

 

[phykell]

I think I've sorted this out now. I've removed the gearbox and was able to determine that there's nothing stopping me drilling a replacement hole for the upper screw, i.e. there is no metal in the way. The handle is indeed obsolete so choosing a replacement requiring at least one new screw hole is the only way forwards. Another option is to use a universal replacement - you only need to ensure that the spindle centre to lock centre (PZ) matches and you can then attach a backplate to the door without having to change the screw positions. Yale do the following:

https://www.yale.co.uk/en/yale/couk...lacement-handle---92adjustable-fixing-points/

If you need to adjust the PZ there's a VERSA handle which can do this.

 

[Girthmus123]

Hi,

I need to replace some patio/french door (UPVC) handles. I've tried looking for an identical replacement but I can't find anything of a suitable size. Here's the measurements as best as I can determine:

All centres, e.g. lock centre, spindle centre, etc.

Lock to Spindle - 92mm
Top screw to bottom screw - 159mm
Top screw to spindle - 26mm
Bottom screw to spindle - 133mm
Plate length - 204mm

I presume then that this is equivalent to a 92mm PZ with 160mm fixings.

Am I right to assume that as long as the PZ size is correct I should be able to drill new screw holes myself, taking care that the handle covers the original screw holes of course?

Hi, I’ve just seen this, and they are the exact measurements of my upvc door handle. I can’t find a replacement anywhere. Can I asked what you used in the end. Thanks

 

[Girthmus123]

Hi, I’ve just seen this and they are the exact measurements of my upvc door handle, and I can’t find a replacement. Can I ask what you used in the end. Thanks

 

[crank39]

It was explained in the last post

 

[Girthmus123]

He gave 2 options. Was wondering which one he chose

 

[phykell]

Sorry about the delay - I believe I chose the first option and it worked just fine.

Incidentally, the previously posted link to Yale's product (which I hope would have worked as well) doesn't work - try this one instead:

Universal Replacement Door Handle - 92/Adjustable Fixing Points - WHITE

Weather resistant Adjustable fixing points 2 year guarantee

yalehome.co.uk