Yesterday at 12:59 PM #1 C Cpark Student Apr 3, 2025 3 Hello, I have just moved into an old YMCA, and they have these windows with I assume a pulley system. I have no clue on where to start to open them. Any ideas? Attachments IMG_0940.jpeg 1.7 MB · Views: 13 IMG_0942.jpeg 2 MB · Views: 11 IMG_0943.jpeg 2 MB · Views: 12 IMG_0944.jpeg 1.1 MB · Views: 11 IMG_0939.jpeg 1.5 MB · Views: 15
Hello, I have just moved into an old YMCA, and they have these windows with I assume a pulley system. I have no clue on where to start to open them. Any ideas?
Yesterday at 1:46 PM #2 dvd Mechanical Nov 12, 2001 2,008 Depending on how high the latch is, you might want to investigate these. They were commonplace at one time - Prime-Line 3/4 in. x 82 in. Transom Window Pole and Hook H 3753 - The Home Depot Prime-Line Aluminum Pole Transom Window Pole and Hook is ideal for reaching and actuating ring latches on upper story windows. www.homedepot.com edit - I just noticed the price. You can figure out much cheaper alternatives. Upvote 0 Downvote
Depending on how high the latch is, you might want to investigate these. They were commonplace at one time - Prime-Line 3/4 in. x 82 in. Transom Window Pole and Hook H 3753 - The Home Depot Prime-Line Aluminum Pole Transom Window Pole and Hook is ideal for reaching and actuating ring latches on upper story windows. www.homedepot.com edit - I just noticed the price. You can figure out much cheaper alternatives.
Yesterday at 6:40 PM #3 3DDave Aerospace May 23, 2013 11,183 Look around for a very long pole with a hook or similar feature on the end. It's called a window pole. Upvote 0 Downvote
Look around for a very long pole with a hook or similar feature on the end. It's called a window pole.
Yesterday at 10:38 PM #4 mfgenggear Aerospace Jan 23, 2008 3,297 Should be easy to make one Upvote 0 Downvote
Yesterday at 11:21 PM Thread starter #5 C Cpark Student Apr 3, 2025 3 do you know what the window type is called? Upvote 0 Downvote
Today at 3:01 AM #6 dvd Mechanical Nov 12, 2001 2,008 I would call them hopper windows or awning windows based on swing. See the link - https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/window-types-and-technologies Awning & Hopper Window Latches windowpartsworld.com If you need latches, shop around those are mighty expensive. Just put the link in for illustration purposes. Upvote 0 Downvote
I would call them hopper windows or awning windows based on swing. See the link - https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/window-types-and-technologies Awning & Hopper Window Latches windowpartsworld.com If you need latches, shop around those are mighty expensive. Just put the link in for illustration purposes.
Today at 12:42 PM Thread starter #7 C Cpark Student Apr 3, 2025 3 Hmm so I assume then that they swing in then, how do I get them closed? And why are there pulley wheels? Upvote 0 Downvote
Hmm so I assume then that they swing in then, how do I get them closed? And why are there pulley wheels?
Today at 2:03 PM #8 3DDave Aerospace May 23, 2013 11,183 I expect there were blinds/curtains that are pulled up, but it's hard to see the details. They are closed the way they are opened. The window pole is put into the loop and pushed until the window shuts. There is a good chance that enough paint has been used the window won't move. Upvote 0 Downvote
I expect there were blinds/curtains that are pulled up, but it's hard to see the details. They are closed the way they are opened. The window pole is put into the loop and pushed until the window shuts. There is a good chance that enough paint has been used the window won't move.
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