What problem is being solved by this creative Fixed-it Friday modification?
Thank you to Thomas Chin of VAS Door & Hardware for the photo!
You need to login or register to bookmark/favorite this content.
FF: Rubber Band Repair
Share This Story, Choose Your Platform!
Related Posts
None found
Looks like a broken spring box on the inside lever is being remedied by the rubber band to allow it to return. So instead of ‘spring return’ we have ‘bungee-effect return’ (Hey, at least it seems to be latching.)
It could be the spring cage was installed backwards. That will make it sag.
A good percentage of the calls I get working at an all IR/Allegion hardware hospital are “door does not lock”, and it’s invariably because of a broken spring cage. The die cast body of the spring cage is something of a weak point.
Or the spring cage was never installed in the first place-that happens a lot with Schlage L9000 mortise locks. The directions are always followed 😉
Looks like the folks that repaired the closer with the bungee cords were calling in to repair this lock.
Duct Tape Fixes All!!!!
I am always amused by the spring cage being installed on the fixed outside lever of a storeroom function lock. Then the dummy spacer gets put on the inside. Scary how often I get that call.
So if this is the “CORRECT” fix, I will send them this picture.
It has to be trued, it is on the internet!!!
Limp lever syndrome??
This was done to maintain security in keeping the door locked until the mechanic returns with the replacement spring cage. It is a college and gets a lot of constant abuse.
Thank you for all your comments!
Nothing a little Viagra wouldn’t fix. Just kidding. Maybe they could see Alice. Again kidding, all a play on Eric’s post.
Looks to be missing a 6 dollar part – SCHLAGE L283-040 SPRING CAGE, but hay the Rubber bands where cheaper!! O_O