What is this called?

[Sean Bacon]

Any help appreciated...
What is this called and how can it generally be repaired? I had this pop off the chain when pulling it out and would like to have it repaired for the homeowner. Who would handle the repair, a fireplace contractor or chimney sweep?

Thanks,

Sean

[Sean Bacon]

Guys,

No replies, your help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[Jerry Peck]

Sean.

First some information is needed.

Is that the pull chain which pulls the screen back and forth?

Regardless, I would call them "pulls" or maybe "pull handles", but "pulls" should do it.

IF it is for the operation of the screen, then I would think that contacting a local fireplace store and asking them would give you your answer.

I am sure that you could get someone out there to repair them, but at what cost?

I know, you also need to consider your cost in going by fireplace stores, but consider those "education trips" as you learn so much from them (depending on the questions you ask, etc.).

But I did not really answer your questions.

[Sean Bacon]

Jerry,

Thanks for the answer, you are correct it pulls the screen back and forth. It gives me a start...

[Rick Hurst]

Sean,

Keep in mind when doing your inspection writing everything may not have a technical name or do you have to name it as such.

If its on a chain that pulls the mesh curtain, just desribe it as so.

Many times and I was guilty of it starting out that I thought every description had to sound as if it was pulled from a textbook. Write it simple or in terms that your client can simply understand your finding.

Seriously if you were the seller and someone recommended a "chimney sweep" to repair a handle on a pull chain, you'd be getting a phone call from me.

I can see the face on the chimney sweep, it would be saying WTF?

rick

[Greg D. Dames]

On drapes there is something called a CORD WEIGHT. It just hangs there and keeps the cord tight and there is a whole industry out there for designer weight. Im going to guess it's purpose is the same, call it the screen chain weight.

[Steve Lowery]

Failed on inspection?:D

[Daniel Parece]

Hi it looks like the chain pull to open the fireplace screen. Im a chimney sweep by the way and its cheaper to buy a new screen than for me to come out and look at that. I fireplace supply outlet in your area could help with a new screen. Other wise , maybe a handyman sould reattach it.
best i could do with your pics :)

[Rick Hurst]

All he needs is some good glue on that. Something like a little JB Weld and its not coming off. The whole house would fall down around it before it came loose again.

Buy a whole new screen because of a loose pull handle. Your kidding right?

[Daniel Parece]

Of course youre right!! but it seemed the person who asked the question couldnt fix things i guess,lol. I meant if you called a sweep or repairman its going to cost you. Jb weld works great btw.

[Bill Gosch]

I just call those chain pull attachments. I had learned from past mistakes, when pulling on blinds or curtain pulls I always use my hands to help open and close the blinds/curtains, should there be any resistance I just go to the next let the client know which one is not functioning, as in the past I have had a large heavy blinds fall from the window frame, you only do this mistake once.

[David J. Smith]

Disconnect the other end of the chain and bring it to someone who does fine soldering or welding, perhaps a jewler.

[Billy Stephens]

Disconnect the other end of the chain and bring it to someone who does fine soldering or welding, perhaps a jewler.
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Remove the other one & Up Grade. :D
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[James Duffin]

I would write in my report the that fireplace screen handle was broken and needs to be repaired.

[Rick Cantrell]

Rick
Is it just conidence that JB Weld is in Sulphur Springs TX, and you are in Rockwall TX, about 50 miles away. Or could it be some thing else?:)

[Rick Hurst]

Just a coincidence.

I do know it is a excellent product though. I patched a hole in the side of a radiator as a temporary patch. It was still holding (temporarily) 7 yrs latter when I sold that truck.

The man who came up the product actually made a fortune of the invention and then lost the big arse house he built and the ranch to his wife in a divorce. I heard she got the company business too. It is a huge place right on the side of I-30 coming in towards Dallas.

rick

[Billy Stephens]

actually made a fortune of the invention and then lost the big arse house he built and the ranch to his wife in a divorce. I heard she got the company business too. It is a huge place right on the side of I-30

rick
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Sounds Like True Love. :D
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[Rick Hurst]

Billy,

Is that your prom pictures? :p

rick

[Rick Hurst]

Sorry, I was wrong about the JB Weld creators. Goes to show you, don't believe in rumors.

My apologies, Mrs. Bonham.

Rick

J-B Weld Company - About Us (http://jbweld.net/aboutus.php)

[Billy Stephens]

Billy,

Is that your prom pictures? :p

rick
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Third, maybe fourth Wife. :)
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The Wedding Cake. :D
......yeah Boy...
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[Billy Stephens]

Honeymoon Cruise Ship.

(and we had plenty of Skeeter Dope ) Mississippi River Skeeters Drill to the Bone. ;)
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