Door Closers...

[Alz0r]

Hi all,

If a door closer starts leaking fluid (and it no longer correctly controls the door) is it time to replace it or are they (easily) repairable?

I can pick up replacement closers at Travis for £15 each so if it's going to take me an hour or so to service one, I'd prefer to just replace (I'm not paying for materials).

Co-incidentally, what is the oil that they have inside? Is it purely for lubrication or is the closing action carried out by some of of hydraulic mechanism?

Ta!!

 

[gregers]

its the hydraulics of the closer itself,the seals fail over time and it loses the fluid and pressure,new 1 needed,dont think you can service them anyway,and at 15 quid seems a pointless exercise in my opinion.

 

[DC77]

If its leaking oil bin it, but fitting a replacement for £ 15.00 seems to be too cheap.
It all depends upon the level of use that the door will get. For a commercial installation such as an entrance door on a block of flats then have a look at the Briton 2003 range.
I do not know what oil is used inside but the viscosity can effect the closing speed and latching movement.
DC
Teamlocksmiths.