Review on Satin Brass Closer: Essential Hardware for Effortless Door Operation by John Swain

I bought the "Ultra Hardware" version first and sent it back for a refund due to a manufacturing defect that prevented it from working properly. This "Hardware Essentials" version featured a slightly more robust design - just a few subtle but significant improvements to the same basic construction - particularly in the area of internal friction reduction, where the "Ultra Hardware" version failed completely. This model had a nylon washer installed between the moving parts. In my setup, the hinge pin was so close to the door that it didn't quite meet the 1/4" gap spec others have discussed in their reviews. With a few hammer blows I was able to mount the unit in place without scratching the paint off, although it wasn't possible to swap out the mounted cover, which is normal, something nobody sees in the bedroom door. skinny. This is a lightweight interior hollow door from 1959. We didn't even have to close the door all the way - it was enough to keep the light from the hallway out. My wife goes to bed first, then the dog, and then myself. When the dog opens the door, the light falls on my wife and she has to get up and close the door. No longer! Initially opened 90 degrees, the door closed "by feel" -- enopah to block the light in the hall after the first adjustment. However, when testing with the dog, it turned out that because the dog only opens the door by 35 degrees, the inertia or spring force is not sufficient to close the door sufficiently. Two additional adjustments were required to allow the door to close from the 30-35 degree position. And yes, the instructions are useless. Thats how it works. These two "wings" hang below the spring. Once you have the item inserted into the hinge with the tiny L-shaped pin removed, spread (spread) the "wings" with your fingers so that one is against the door molding and the other is against the door itself. When you tighten the torsion screw, it creates a force that presses on the sashes in such a way that the spring force acts on the profile and the door, forcing them to close. This is a cheap and easy option, albeit with low expectations. You get what you pay for. If you have a heavy door I would buy one to three complete hinge assemblies as they are much higher quality and have the inherent mechanical advantage of using much larger hinges as levers instead of small 'winglets'. Finally, the small wrench that came with this model didn't prove as useful to me in tight spaces as the wrench that comes with other kits. I could barely turn the minimum 60 degrees needed to advance the nut, but that's the worst case since my hinge was so close to the door. It worked. If you're stuck with a closed door and it bothers you, try one of these magnetic doorstops for about $8.99 with 3M adhesive mount and you can hold the door open or closed at will. .