Hook & eye lock not holding open? Just slips out when you pull away

[DannyDyer]

Erm I’m confused I was under the impression hook and eye locks were simple to install
But here I am trying to install a little one to my living room door to hold it open (from child)

I’ve attached the hook to the wall. But when I put it in the ‘eye’, it just slides right out the moment it gets any pressure at all

What am I missing or doing wrong?

 

[JohnD]

Photo please

 

[DannyDyer]

Photo please

It’s the 3” silver from this listing

Cabin Hook And Eye Latch Lock Shed Gate Door Stainless Steel Catch Silent Holder | eBay

Cast Iron Black Cabin Hook, HEAVY DUTY, Gate Shed Door Eye Latch Catch Short/Long. Strong & Hard Wearing Cabin Hook. 1PC window wind hook. Made from cast iron for added strength and durability. Smooth iron for a modern feel, whilst still keeping a traditional finish.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Old Salt]

Are the fixings at the same level ordo they need to be staggered?
We use a door stop

Reggie the Cockapoo Door Stop | Dunelm

* Reggie the cockapoo doorstop * Decoration * Beautiful * Practical and convenient Beautifully decorate your home with this Reggie the cockapoo doorstop. Fashioned with a fluffy material and filled with sand, this door stop can conveniently hold your doors open where desired while adding style...

www.dunelm.com

 

[JohnD]

Photo please

Of yours, in place

 

[DannyDyer]

Of yours, in place

I haven’t attached the eye yet. The hook is just high up on a wall, there isn’t much to see


I am speaking from if I hold it in place against the door and put the latch in then it just pops out, tried different heights and same result

 

[JohnD]

What am I missing or doing wrong?

I don't know because I can't see it.

Something to do with orientation or relative height, perhaps. Or a bent hook.

 

[big-all]

i assume as johnd says the hook is presenting an angled surface to the loop so it just rides up with load
try temporary winding an elastic band or masking tape around the hook and see what happens

 

[foxhole]

You could’ve fitted it out of level,too close,too far away , for completely the wrong purpose , impossible to say with no information .