Doodle Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Hi all,Went to put the shutter up on the patio window this morning and the winder came off in my hand. Could someone please advise me of a website I can look at to see how and if I can fix it myself. The blind box is in the interior. Thanks in advance Mrs KG - someone who is literally in the dark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Usually it means that some moving bit has worn out; at one time I did see these in a DIY shed but that was a while ago.Can you see where is has parted company; you may have to open the box to do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 If it has detached at the top at the cardan where it goes into the coffret I can explain. There will be a plastic collar probably now broken through UV deterioration that slips over and retains a small 3mm diameter drive pin, look around the floor and you will find the pin, replace it and slide the retaining collar back over, if its broken then use tape to repair or replace it. The handle and shaft assembly is called a manivelle if you need to go searching, you can find the parts on the net, I searched for and found a source of the bouton d'arrêts which I need to retrofit to all my windows due to heavy handed customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suein56 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Mrs KG wrote : Could someone please advise me of a website I can look at to see how and if I can fix it myself. Something important/necessary broke in ours so, rather than fiddle about too much, my OH bought a complete new unit from our local Mr Bricolage and replaced most of the winder except for the part screwed to the wall.OH is now in the 'retirement phase' of DIY - he repairs things by replacing them - but at least he effects the replacement himself !Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Yep, I am just waiting for them to find a new planet to live on rather than trying to fix this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doodle Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share Posted November 16, 2017 Thanks to all for the very helpful replies. Spent yesterday fiddling with it and have got the blind up half way so at least I can see. Couldn't find a broken pin so I will go shopping for a new part! Mrs KG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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