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Old 08-28-2018, 01:38 PM   #1
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Drawer comes open

In my 5er one drawer wont stay closed while traveling,, it has ball bearing slides, seems like one side tries to hold but the other side doesn't or should I say it can't with one side doing all the work
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Old 08-28-2018, 04:08 PM   #2
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Had the large drawer under the refrigerator not stay closed. Added a child lock. Problem solved.
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Old 08-28-2018, 04:13 PM   #3
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Ya could do that, but something must be broke,, probably something plastic,, thanks for the help
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Old 08-28-2018, 04:29 PM   #4
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Local, do the drawers have auto closers?
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Old 08-28-2018, 05:01 PM   #5
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No,they do not, they are ball bearing is about all I know
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Old 08-28-2018, 06:32 PM   #6
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Old 08-28-2018, 10:06 PM   #7
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I would recommend a set of self closers on your problem drawer. Easy peasy to install.
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Old 08-29-2018, 03:40 AM   #8
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Is it possible that the pinch holder thing (don't know proper term) isn't holding it closed securely enough? That can be adjusted, and there are also magnet setups that work as well.
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Old 08-29-2018, 04:58 AM   #9
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Sage, it could be a poltergeist.
But seriously, what's in the drawer? If the contents are very heavy it could be overcoming the friction of the slide. I'd remove the slides and compare the two slides. If there's a difference, i.e. something broke or bent then repair or replace. Personally I would replace with a self closer. YMMV.
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Old 08-29-2018, 09:19 AM   #10
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Dont want sound any stupider than I am but what is a self closer
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Old 08-29-2018, 12:13 PM   #11
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Drawer comes open

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Dont want sound any stupider than I am but what is a self closer

It’s a set of drawer glides that will “pull” itself closed when you close the drawer.

Not knowing doesn’t make you stupid, it just means you didn’t know.
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Old 08-29-2018, 04:11 PM   #12
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Oh ok thanks
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Dont want sound any stupider than I am but what is a self closer
Search for "soft close drawer slides". They range in cost all over the place but I think IKEA has them pretty cheap. Remember, the only stupid question is the one you don't ask.
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Old 09-09-2018, 10:45 AM   #14
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I put oval door handles between my drawers and simply turn them to hold the drawers closed when traveling.
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Old 09-09-2018, 11:47 AM   #15
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Bungie cord

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In my 5er one drawer wont stay closed while traveling,, it has ball bearing slides, seems like one side tries to hold but the other side doesn't or should I say it can't with one side doing all the work
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Old 09-09-2018, 12:24 PM   #16
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Southco latches do a good job too. 5 and 10 pound pull.

https://www.southco.com/en-us/c3

We use the 10 pound a lot.
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Old 09-09-2018, 04:34 PM   #17
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My drawers and cabinets have latches that look like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002BY9JT6...ing=UTF8&psc=1

I had a drawer that opened occasionally and I adjusted the 'spread' on the prongs and the problem was solved.
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Old 09-09-2018, 04:52 PM   #18
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IMHO these work better than the link above. Found them at Ace hardware.
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Old 09-10-2018, 11:33 AM   #19
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Magnet holders

We got some magnets that hold our drawers and cabinet doors closed. They were easy to install and do a great job. We don't have to unstrap anything or disconnect something. (Those things don't last through my patience.) I found them at OrganizedObie.com. https://www.organizedobie.com/Magnets
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Gotta agree with chuckster57 on the southco latches. I prefer the 10 lb. ones.
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