New product launch: the Exidor 4870 E-mag door closer

A hold open and free swing door closers which can be fitted on either side of the door in Fig 1 or Fig 66 all in one box.  This British made door closer gives good reliability with the flexibility that one unit covers both eventualities.  In stock with quantity discounts.

Is there a special tool required to install the AA45 concealed door closer. I was wondering how you open and fix the second face against the spring tension?

Yes, they come with a small metal retainer which holds the chain out while you fit it.  You’ll need to attach the plate to the frame (or a spare bit of wood) then pull the chain out as far as it’ll come and slip in the retainer.  Next detach the plate from the frame and fit the door closer into the door, then finally re-attach the plate to the frame and remove the retainer, so the spring can re-tension the chain.

Our local club has an external opening emergency exit door which is fitted with an Exidor panic bar on the inside. Externally there is no way of opening the door and due to the door opening to an external smoking area we would like to fit some sort of hardware whereby the external handle can be disabled for security, but enabled while the property is occupied. This needs to be locked at night. What can we use?

We would suggest a door closer, such as the Geze TS2000, used in combination with an outside access device, such as the Exidor 322EC lockable door handle which will be freely usable during club opening hours, then locked at night.

Building Regulations Part E on the transmission of sound in a building

Q: The communal exit/entrance door to my apartment block closes with a loud bang, and we have been told by the on site maintenance person that after he reduced the noise to an almost acceptable slam that there would be no further improvement or adjustment. Is it technically possible to close this door, onto its electronically controlled locking mechanism silently?  Is there any legally enforceable noise level the management company should operate too, and do you have products that can achieve this?
A: Thank you for your interesting question.  The answers are “yes”, and “sort of yes”.   A heavy duty door closer like the Geze TS4000 adjusted correctly, is capable of closing your door strongly but silently.  You can see how the adjustment is crucial to the correct operation of the door closer by watching our video here on the web site.  Building Regulations Part E concern the transmission of sound within a building, there aren’t legally enforceable rules relating to door slamming, but the requirements of Part E are that noise which effects building users should be minimised as much as possible.  Hope this helps!

I need a door closer that is able to close a steel door which is 400kg in weight. The door size is w1000mm x h2050mm.

We recommend looking at a Geze TS4000 tandem (power 7-13), or a TS4000 power 5-7, and caution that this door will be very heavy to open.  You can buy them online here, follow the links in the text.

Q: I have a door that is a glass panel at the top. The wood above the glass to the door stop is approx 73mm. The door opens outwards. The door is on a warehouse and is used quite a lot by the public. I have brought 2 closers from my local DIY centre but they do not fit due to the narrow bit at the top. What do you recommend?

        
A: There are two possible solutions; Option 1.) Using a door closer with a Drop Plate, e.g. the Geze TS2000NVBC (which is a really good mid-range, mid-price model) - the drop plate (shown above) allows the body to be set lower than the fixing positions, over the glass in this case, and it is an extra £18.00 + VAT.  Option 2.) Using a guide rail door closer, but buying the “L” version which is designed to be fitted in “Figure 66″ - the body on the door and the guide rail on the frame.  You can see the Geze TS5000L at this link (scroll down to “L”), and then see the fitting guide showing Figure 66 mounting.

Have you got a PA2501BC Yale door closer in stock?

We only stock Geze Briton and Eurospec door closers we’re not sure the equivalent product to your Yale closer.  If you need further help, or would like assistance selecting the right alternative product, please get in touch.

Q: I am looking for a door opening rate, and travel extent, restrainer to limit the RATE at which the wind could snatch an outward opening patio door. Closing force should be low or zero. Do any door closers do this? Could any be mounted in reverse to achieve this?

A: What you’re looking for is a “back check” door closer.  This feature dampens or brakes the opening, as well as controlling the close as a normal door closer.  You can look at the TS2000NVBC or the TS4000 which comes with back check as a standard feature. The TS4000 can be adjusted down to closing power 1, which is the lowest force available.

Q: Could you provide adjustment instructions for your medium/heavy duty fire door closure. Unit is 9″+. Not sure if it’s working or not?

A: We think you may be describing a Geze TS2000 door closer, the body of which is 226mm long (9″ = 229mm).  You can see some fitting and adjusting information on the pdfs at the bottom of the web page .  If you’re still struggling, do get in touch on the phone and we’ll help if we can.here

Q: Recommend a door closer suitable for fitting to a PVC Front door? Fed up with kids slamming the door every time. Door opens inwards.

A: When choosing a door closer for a uPVC door, similar criteria apply to when choosing for a timber door; how wide is the door? What is its function? etc.  We suggest selecting a door closer which has an optional mounting plate and bolting through the door and the frame if possible.  Minimum specification a TS1500, but a TS2000NV or even TS4000 for a very wide door.  I’ve given you links to those three door closers on our website here, so you can read about them more.

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