Monthly Archives: July 2011

Q: What part of a door closer is the mounting plate?

Posted on 28th July 2011 by Editor

A: The mounting plate, for clarification, is a thin metal plate the same size as the body of the closer.  It is good to use one for example on a uPVC door because it has lots of pre-drilled holes to … Continue reading →

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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.

Posted on 21st July 2011 by Editor

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 … Continue reading →

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Q: Is it possible to cut the Jason track myself to suit a particular size door?

Posted on 19th July 2011 by Editor

A: Yes, the Jason sliding door tracks are easy to cut down with a junior hacksaw.

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Q: What is passage mode on the Exidor digilock?

Posted on 18th July 2011 by Editor

A: Passage mode is an optional feature of the Exidor CL2 which, when simply set with a screwdriver, allows free access through the door using just the handle, i.e. entry WITHOUT code.  An example of this being used is in … Continue reading →

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