https://algowiki.win/wiki/Post:10_Pinterest_Accounts_To_Follow_Window_Handles_Replacement Tips For Replacing a Window Handle It is easy to replace your window handle in the convenience of your own home. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth and beautiful finish. Remove the screws from your uPVC handle to reveal the screws. Make sure you measure the spindle in order to make sure you're getting the right size replacement. 1. Measure the Spindle length If you're replacing a window handle, it's important to get the size of the spindle right. This is because it could affect how tight or loose the handle is and whether it locks correctly in the frame of the window. The spindle is a steel shaft that connects the handle to the lock in the window frame. The spindle is available in the standard cross-section of 8mm for industry or the more traditional versions of 9mm. Modern industry standards are 8mm but it wasn't always this way. It is important to confirm the measurements before purchasing a new handle. The most efficient method to determine the length of the spindle is remove the existing handle, this can be done by turning it to the open position and unscrewing the two screws (which might be hidden behind plastic caps that will require removal) which hold the handle. Once removed take a measurement from the base of the handle to the end of the spindle. This will provide you with the measurements required to purchase a replacement. There are a lot of options to consider when selecting a new window handle, from sleek chrome that can fit into modern homes to traditional brass that looks stunning in restored Georgian rooms or even the more quaint Tudor cottages with curled monkey tail latches! There are a lot of options, but the most important thing is to choose a style that matches your home's decor. Espag handles are usually installed to uPVC windows and are the same size with 43mm centers (2 fixings). Cockspur handles range between 58mm and 62mm, but there are replacement