Prime-Line K 5026 Storm Door Protector Chain and Spring, Zinc Plated (Single Pack)

I recently installed the Prime-Line K 5026 Storm Door Protector Chain, and I’m very happy with its performance. The zinc-plated construction feels durable and well-made, offering excellent protection against strong winds and preventing my storm door from swinging too far open. Installation was quick and easy with the included hardware, and the instructions were straightforward. The chain and spring provide a good balance of flexibility and strength, ensuring that the door stays secure while still allowing enough movement when needed. I also appreciate the added peace of mind knowing that my door hinges are protected from excessive stress, which helps extend the life of my storm door. Overall, this is a high-quality, affordable solution that works exactly as advertised. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to add an extra layer of protection to their storm or screen door.

Works well

I live in a double-wide mobile and the back door opens out, which can be an issue during times of strong winds. This tethers the door and cushions the sudden stop when it flies open suddenly. Also keeps it from slamming into wall. Installation is pretty straightforward, but I did consult a YouTube video to ensure that I had understood the minimal included instructions. The only slight problem was the nail that came with it that holds the tension spring to the doorframe has a head smaller in diameter than the loop on the end of the spring, so it obviously won’t keep the spring in place for long. I substituted a drywall screw and problem solved. I would buy again. 4 stars because who believes 5-star reviews?

I installed it on my shed front door to stop the wind from whipping the door against the side of the shed once it is opened. It is well made and works perfectly. Also the directions are well written and clear making it easy to install with a battery powered drill and hammer.

Easy installation and allows me to open my steel door easily without resistance from a gas strut. It is far more simple and cheaper to replace if it breaks.

Works well

This is a very standard product that is designed to protect a screen door from opening too far when the wind wants to rip off yourdoor. I have used similar products on screen door installations for many years. if you have a pneumatic door closer at the top of the door you can hook the chain to the door closer using the pin that holds the door closer to the door. The other end goes near the middle/top of the door frame. First attach the chain to the door closer and then position the other end on the door frame. Next, open the door and hold it in the place where you want the spring to begin to compress and retard the door opening further. You want to position the new spring so that it helps to protect the pneumatic door closer from opening too far. The two devices work together to provide more protection from high winds.

3 stars because I just installed and it works so far. Instructions aren't super clear, but the large spring and bracket for the screen door are pretty much common sense. The part that threw me is how the small spring attaches to chain and door. You attach to chain by shoving the spring thru the appropriate chain link at one of the spring ends that are wound looser than the middle, so that you can basically mash the chain link into the gap of the spring. Which way you push the spring into the chain matters, as if you push it in the wrong way it will pop out when door is opened to 90 degrees or more. The large nail you also spear thru the opposite end of spring, where it is also wound loose, and then hammer that sucker into the door jam close to the wall but free of interfering with your piston arm (if you have one). So it works so far, but time will tell if the small spring ends up popping out during repeated use. They could've provided a more secure method of attaching that small spring to the chain, in my opinion.