My screen door has a hydraulic arm that lets it close slowly. The door is metal and the arm attaches with a few screws.
Now, all of the screw holes are loose so the arm either falls off completely or doesn't hold tight. I don't really have a new place to drill because I've done that so many times. How can I have a tight connection with no wiggle?
This is what it looks like now:
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2007-07-25 07:21:18 · 9 answers · asked by Sporty 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Couple of things you can try.
Try larger screw.
Use an Epoxy like JB Weld in the screw holes and re screw the screws into it.
Put bolts all the way thru the door.
Attach a new heavier metal plate over the old holes using the glue and screws then attaching the bracket to it.
But you are going to have to adjust the piston to a lighter pull or they will just tear out again. Sounds The Hyd. arm is adjusted to tight and thats the reason your are pulling out the screws.
The instructions for doing this are usually right on the piston.
2007-07-25 07:33:51 · answer #1 · answered by scotchdrnkr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Screen Door Hydraulic Arm
2016-11-12 19:33:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Had to redo my answer because I miss read the question first, sorry.
Why not move the bracket up or down a little? If it rocks on the raised edges of existing holes, just carefully pound them flush with a hammer. A little out of level with the jamb bracket won't hurt its function.
Also, you can move it to the top or bottom of the door. To decide where, look at the door when closed. Is there a gap at the top or bottom? Place it where the gap is to help it seal properly.
2007-07-25 07:29:56 · answer #3 · answered by jason m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get metal bolts that will reach all the way through the door to the outside. Then put the bolts through the hydraulic base to the outside of the door and secure with a lock washer and nut. should hold without anymore problems.
2007-07-25 07:26:06 · answer #4 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remove the existing screws and fill the holes with a poxy. Allow to dry per directions, predrill using plastic inserts in the new holes. The inserts will expand as you drive the screw, will hold tight.
2007-07-25 07:28:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Longer screws will work for awhile. But, it will eventually have to be replaced, and probably soon. Once they start stripping out like that, they will continue to do so.
You may be able to move it from the bottom of the door to the top of the door (or vice versa). I did this on one of mine and it lasted several more years. It's ugly, but it's functional.
2007-07-25 07:24:35 · answer #6 · answered by sortaclarksville 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you using sheet metal screws? If so you might be able to use the next size screw.
Can you mount it on the top of the door?
2007-07-25 07:26:33 · answer #7 · answered by Foto Freek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This might look messy, but, have you thought about getting some type of bracket to hold the thing in place. Something to hug it from the outside.
Now I'm starting to think that just makes no sense, but hey, I tried, it was just an idea!
Hope you can fix it soon
2007-07-25 07:25:38 · answer #8 · answered by Butterflies 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get a small thin piece of metal big enough to be secured where there are no holes already andnow youhave a fresh place to re screw your arm thingy
2007-07-25 07:24:26 · answer #9 · answered by sharonsmineonly 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋