Handle FAQs

Door Handles : Handle FAQs

Here are some answers to some frequently asked questions.

Product Care Instructions
BRASS PRODUCTS.
Our products are protected by the most advanced lacquer availiable and under normal circumstances should give many years service. They should be cleaned with a cloth moistened with soapy water or alternatively wiped over with a soft cloth with beeswax. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES USE ANY FORM OF METAL CLEANER OR AEROSOL SPRAYS.
However after a period of time the laquer coating, especially on external fittings, can suffer a possible breakdown. Therefore, the life of the laquer is beyond the manufacturers control and cannot be guaranteed.
When the laquer coating has broken down, remove the brass fittings and coat using a soft brush with acetone thinner e.g. "Nitromores" according to the manufacturers instructions. Completly dry the product using a soft cloth and polish with a metal polish such as "Brasso" or "Duraglit". At this stage the product can be either re-lacquered or polished as and when required.
A fresh coat of lacquer may be applied but we strongly recommend that, especially for external use, you should leave them unlacqured.

FLORENTINE BRONZE.
These products are lacquered and should be treated in the same way as brass. As the bronze is an aqpplied finish we would expect it to wear over time, enhancing the antique effedt.

CHROME PRODUCTS.
Our quality chrome products are virtually maintenance free. However, deposits will accumulate especially on external fittings. We therefore recommend regular cleaning with a soft cloth and non-abrasive wax polish. This will ensure the original appearance is maintained.

STAINLESS BRASS (PVD).
These products have an advanced vacuum treated process and we can offer a 25 year replacement guarantee with the exclusive stainless brass finish.
The technology involved in this process renders the surface impervious to damage in normal use including oxidisation wear and abrasion.
All laquered brass product require regular cleaning with non-abrasive wax polish.
We recommend the removal of surface dirt by dusting with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains can be removed with the use of white spirit or similar spirit based products.

Note. Brasso, Duraglit and Nitromores are copyright of their respective manufacturers.

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What does Euro / Oval Profile mean?
Euro and Oval profiles refer to the type of barrel that is to be fitted to the door mechanism.
For a normal "traditional" shaped key you would fit a lock handle.
For a lock mechanism that has a large keyhole shaped mechanism that you use a "yale" type key in, you would fit a Euro profile handle.
For a lock mechanism that has a large oval shaped mechanism that you use a "yale" type key in, you would fit an Oval profile handle.
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What Type of Lock Should I Fit?
For Internal doors where no security considerations are required a "Tube Latch" is sufficient. It is normal to fit a 64mm latch to door handles, and a 76mm latch to door knobs. This is because you require a little more clearance between your knuckles and the door frame with door knobs.
If you are fitting a lock with key to an internal door a 3 Lever mortice lock is normally sufficient.
If you are fitting a lock with a key to an exterior door a 5 Lever lock is recomended.
Please phone for more details.
How do I change the latch direction, the lock says do not open?
Most of our mortice latches and sashlocks are of the EasyT design.
This means you do not have to open the case to change the handing of the latch mechanism.
Please note there is a blue plastic "key" in the packaging, this "key fits into the slot behind the latch which is oblong in shape with one end rounded.
Push the blue plastic "key" fully into the hole ensuring the rounded side of the key meets with the rounded side of the hole. The latch will now be pushed slightly out of the front of the lock and can be turned freely 180 degrees so reversing the handing.
Please phone for more details.
Do you include locks and hinges?
All our handle sets are sold without the locks or hinges, but do include spindles and screws where applicable.
Please phone for more details.


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