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Q: Could you tell me if the AL155 door handle can be used on an exterior door or are they only suitable for internal use?

Posted on 15th August 2010 by Editor

A: The AL155 is probably more suitable as an internal door handle.  There is a similar one available in Stainless Steel, the S129 which has the dimpled design as well, which would be more weather resistant.

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Q: I need to adjust some fire doors which are all fitted with Geze TS2000 closers, we can adjust the speed but not the latch speed, can you advise us?

Posted on 13th August 2010 by Editor

A: The latching adjustment for a TS2000 is set by changing the position of the arm, see this link to our web page, then scroll to the bottom and look at the Fitting pdf, it’s shown on page 2 of … Continue reading →

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What are pullman catches?

Posted on 11th August 2010 by Editor

Q (from Rachel) We are looking for a Panic bar to suit a uPVC french door.  We don’t need a handle on the outside.  The Exidor 502A-B looks like it will do the job.  What do the optional extras mean … Continue reading →

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We already have Exidor push opening system on all our exterior doors, and we have a key lock on the outside, we need to replace all the locks with a push button system. Does the thicknesses of the doors matter? Can we set them to be unlocked sometimes?

Posted on 9th August 2010 by Editor

The CL1’s and CL2’s can be fitted to doors up to 60mm thick without modification.  The CL1 digital lock requires the code to be entered every time the door is opened from the outside.  The CL2 can operate that way, … Continue reading →

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I require a spare part for wardrobe sliding door. It is the wheel mechanism. Unsure about make of wardrobe as in house when we bought house, please see photo below.

Posted on 7th August 2010 by Editor

Thank you for the photo.  Unfortunately the wheels are not from one of our sliding systems (Geze, Coburn or Projeto).  Perhaps if you send this photo to other sliding door companies, someone will recognise them and may be able to … Continue reading →

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Q: Would it be possible to adapt your Hideaway system to incorporate a glass door?

Posted on 29th July 2010 by Editor

Unfortunately there are no compatible glass clamps available for the Hideaway system.  The two alternatives you might consider are the iMpero pocket door system buying additional glass clamps (+ probably the timber jambs for glass doors), OR buying a Rollan … Continue reading →

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Do Geze pivot fittings open as far as 180°?

Posted on 21st July 2010 by Editor

Q: (from Mike) Please confirm that the Geze TS550 pivot fittings we have proposed for our single action pivoting doors in a BFI refurb scheme are suitable for opening to a 180 degree hold open position, along with size to … Continue reading →

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Can you ID this photo & supply replacement cylinders?

Posted on 16th July 2010 by Editor

Q: (from Ted) Can you identify this lock from my photo and are replacement cylinders available? A: (from Doorstuff) It’s an Exidor 302 EC Outside Access Device in Silver, and yes, you can purchase replacement cylinders though us.  If you … Continue reading →

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Do you have an agent in the Rep. of Ireland? I am interested in the Exidor panic hardware.

Posted on 8th July 2010 by Editor

We don’t have an agent in Ireland.  We use TNT shipping, so theoretically we can supply anywhere.  Contact us directly with your town & county, we can calculate the weight of your shipment and provide a shipping quote.

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Q: Please can you confirm if you have any sliding door kits that are suitable for a kitchen. In particular I am concerned that a kitchen door is normally a fire door. Do sliding doors meet the safety/building requirements for use as a kitchen door and if so which kit should I use?

Posted on 6th July 2010 by Editor

A: The only fire rated sliding door gear we can offer is the iMpero pocket door fire door kit.  A “normal” (i.e. non-pocket) sliding door could not ever meet fire regulations because of the inevitable air spaces between the wall and … Continue reading →

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