up2you2 Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 I have tried all of the usual main sources for a replacement (gas) hinge, all to no avail. Might anyone know of a source, that still stocks and sells this kind of hinge please - see attached? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Try Lazada search for "gas spring strut". You'll have to hunt out one of the correct length with the right fittings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Check IKEA they def have other hinges, not sure about gas type but maybe an alternative 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozfarang Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) You will find quite a few on Shopee under search, 'gas spring strut' Good luck with your search Edited December 5, 2021 by ozfarang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimewoodworker Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Häfele has them, I got the ones I use in Wood street. I have seen them occasionally in one of the big box stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up2you2 Posted December 5, 2021 Author Share Posted December 5, 2021 Thank you to all here, these items are all very similar. But perhaps the devil is in the detail here. Fully extended my present strut support measures 28cm. From the top of the frame, to the half way middle point of the bottom of the strut fitting, it is 245Cm. On Lazada some items are coming up with a reference of say 100N(10kg) for example, no idea what this might mean, and what would be suitable for my door flap? When the prices vary so wildly on Lazada and Shopee, I'm really wondering if these items are like for like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubuzz Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 8 minutes ago, up2you2 said: On Lazada some items are coming up with a reference of say 100N(10kg) for example, no idea what this might mean, and what would be suitable for my door flap? It might be the force needed to close it. How easy is/was your original to open/close? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) An alternative search term is 'soft close'. They are currently very popular for RV's. Edited December 5, 2021 by lopburi3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up2you2 Posted December 5, 2021 Author Share Posted December 5, 2021 3 hours ago, stubuzz said: It might be the force needed to close it. How easy is/was your original to open/close? Relatively easy, not a lot of pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashBrownHarry Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 3 hours ago, up2you2 said: Thank you to all here, these items are all very similar. But perhaps the devil is in the detail here. Fully extended my present strut support measures 28cm. From the top of the frame, to the half way middle point of the bottom of the strut fitting, it is 245Cm. On Lazada some items are coming up with a reference of say 100N(10kg) for example, no idea what this might mean, and what would be suitable for my door flap? When the prices vary so wildly on Lazada and Shopee, I'm really wondering if these items are like for like. If you cannot you have the option to move the position of the hinge(s). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up2you2 Posted December 5, 2021 Author Share Posted December 5, 2021 26 minutes ago, HashBrownHarry said: If you cannot you have the option to move the position of the hinge(s). The hinge has to more or less remain in the same position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimewoodworker Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 5 hours ago, up2you2 said: When the prices vary so wildly on Lazada and Shopee, I'm really wondering if these items are like for like. Virtually guaranteed that they are not. Some genuine brand name imported products maybe but something like that? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbko Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 "Furniture strut" shows a lot of options with Lazada, Shoppee, etc. Another option is take one to the kitchen cabinet makers in big box stores and ask if they can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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