Euro lock door handle - sprung or unsprung?

[geraldthehamster]

I have a pair of timber French doors to fit. They have multi-point bolts fitted, and I was advised by the seller some time ago that I needed Euro lock door handles that were, among other things, sprung. I'm struggling to find black traditional style handles that aren't unsprung. Can I use unsprung handles, and what would happen if I did?

Assuming this would result in droopy handles, can anyone point me to something vaguely antique and cottagy looking with springs - 92mm centres, long?

Cheers
Richard

 

[crank39]

Normally we just insert these

http://www.dgsupplyline.co.uk/door-...ndle-accessories/handle-spring-cassettes.html

 

[geraldthehamster]

Normally we just insert these

http://www.dgsupplyline.co.uk/door-...ndle-accessories/handle-spring-cassettes.html

Ah I see, thank you. I've never done one of these before so am out of my depth. Where does the cassette go? Sorry to ask numpty questions.

Cheers
Richard

 

[crank39]

It slips over the spindle behind the handle

 

[geraldthehamster]

It slips over the spindle behind the handle

OK. So it's not going to fit this kind of thing, with a flat plate?
http://www.morehandles.co.uk/kirkpa...le-2459.html?gclid=CMrqo-Kv28YCFSjJtAodB1IKTA
When would you use a spring cassette rather than a sprung handle?

 

[crank39]

Unfortunately it would be visible with that type of handle, you do actually need a proper sprung handle then for the reasons you've already stated

 

[geraldthehamster]

Unfortunately it would be visible with that type of handle, you do actually need a proper sprung handle then for the reasons you've already stated

OK, thanks again. Do such things come in a traditional style then? I'm blowed if I can find anything on the internet. The seller of the doors (with whom I'm no longer in touch) told me I need "lever long 92mm", and gave this as an example:

http://tinyurl.com/oqkmn4a

Cheers
Richard

 

[crank39]

The ones in the link are all modern handles which you can buy anywhere, if you prefer something more traditional then you might struggle but I will ask around tomorrow on my travels

 

[Gazman16]

Most hand forged cast iron handles do seem to be unsprung. Your locking mech will most likely be sprung though so its not going to be too bad just a little less resistance.
If you want to save some money and get a tester I have used these on a few doors now and they are an absolute bargain! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Cas...10d6d2b&pid=100011&rk=1&rkt=8&sd=261923524263

 

[geraldthehamster]

The ones in the link are all modern handles which you can buy anywhere, if you prefer something more traditional then you might struggle but I will ask around tomorrow on my travels

That would be enormously helpful, thank you.

 

[geraldthehamster]

Most hand forged cast iron handles do seem to be unsprung. Your locking mech will most likely be sprung though so its not going to be too bad just a little less resistance.
If you want to save some money and get a tester I have used these on a few doors now and they are an absolute bargain! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Cast-Iron-Heavy-Duty-Handles-for-UPVC-Aluminium-Doors/261963698795?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=32334&meid=5150be3d8c7641bc9fd17850710d6d2b&pid=100011&rk=1&rkt=8&sd=261923524263

Thank you - it's worth taking a punt on those to see what happens.