The dog broke on a lightning, what to do in this situation

It happens that you are in a hurry and suddenly the dog breaks with a zip. What to do in such a situation, so as not to be late? The main thing is not to panic, in a hurry, you can break the clasp completely. It is better to lose a few minutes, and then calmly go on business.

Basic fastener elements "lightning"

Lightning is one of the types of fasteners, allowing you to quickly connect the details of clothing or shoes. They consist of two ribbons made of strong fabric, on which are attached metal or plastic links of various configurations, arranged in staggered order.

Tapes are sewn on the details of clothes. To connect or disconnect them serves as a special fastener - a lock, which is also called a slider, slider or simply - "doggy".In order to make it convenient to move the lock, a special tongue is attached to it. Like any mechanism, lightning will eventually wear out and may break. Most often the "dog" fails, less often - zippers( links) of lightning.

What if the bump in the slider

broke off With such a situation, many faced. During zip fastening on boots or a jacket, the tongue detaches and remains in the hands. Usually this happens when something slips into the slider and jams it, or - if the lightning is very tight. If the mount on the dog is not broken, then for a short time to get out of the situation will help the usual clerical clip, a pin or a piece of a fairly strong thin wire. In the future, you can either make a decent tongue from improvised materials( for example - use a small key chain), or replace the dog.

How to replace the dog

If the buckle on the jacket, boots or blouse begins to diverge, then do not immediately change it. First, clothes should be carefully inspected and, if all the denticles are intact on the zipper, there are no signs of wear, scuffs or chips, then, most likely, it is enough to replace only the slider. Check it is not difficult.

It is necessary to slightly press the pliers with the pliers, clutching it from above and below, and then slightly squeeze the sides of the slider( from the zipped side) slightly from the sides. After the manipulations, the clasp will work fine, but not for long. This way will allow you to fasten clothes 2-3 times, and also make sure that the slider has broken.

The easiest way to replace the slider on a jacket, coat or jacket( where the zipper is detachable).

Before you go to the store, you need to decide which "dog" you should buy. The fact is that a slider made for plastic "tractor" lightning does not fit to metal or twisted. In addition, depending on the size of the denticles, "dogs" differ in numbers. Usually the number is on the back of the slider.

It's difficult for a professional to decide the choice, so the best option is to take with him the taken "dog" as a sample. It is also desirable to photograph the lightning itself and take a photograph with you.

Along with the new runner, you need to buy two metal stoppers.

For work, you need side cutters. You can use pliers and awl. When everything is ready, you can start working:

• First of all, remove the upper limiters with lightning. Metal - unbend and remove, plastic - carefully, so as not to damage the fabric, bite off bokorezami.
• Carefully dress the slider on the teeth. Do it slowly, without pressure, gently rocking the slider from side to side.
• Check the work of the fastener( several times unfasten and fasten), slightly not bringing the "dog" to the top.
• Put new restraints in place of old ones and clamp them with side cutters.

You can continue to use lightning.

In order to replace the "dog" in an unbreakable zipper, for example, on trousers, you will have to undercut the lower part of the zipper, make a replacement, and then sew up the ripped place.

It is very difficult to replace the slider on boots or other shoes, as it is necessary to tear off and sew the lower part of the lock, which is sewn between the skin. Doing this manually without special tools and skills is not advisable, because you can spoil things. It is better to turn to specialists.

How to avoid the breakdown of lightning

So that the clasp on the shoe or outer clothing lasts longer, it is advisable to occasionally clean them from adhering dirt and tissue particles. For these purposes, an old toothbrush is perfect.

Prevents seizing and premature wear of lightning lubrication of denticles. To do this, you can several times on them a piece of paraffin wax candle. A very good lubricant is ordinary graphite. It is enough to draw a pencil lead a few times over the teeth. This work should be done carefully, so as not to stain clothes.

You need to wean yourself to pull the tongue, if the lightning does not work right away. It is better to lower the engine down, fix the edges with denticles, remove foreign objects from the fastener and slowly fasten them again.

With these simple rules, lightning after repairs can last a very long time.