Window Balance

A home owner from Bel Air, MD says:
April 20, 2017
I am interested in purchasing several window balances. My current balance in 9/16" and the window is 24 lbs and the tip is orange in color. Your site only gives the option of an red or black tip balance. According to the window weight, your site states I should order a red tip balance. Is that correct, or should I try to find a orange tip like my current balance?
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Tom from SWISCO responded:
April 24, 2017
I agree, Red Tip should be fine. You won't find an "orange" tip. Every different spiral balance manufacturer seems to use a different shade of red, from cherry to orange, but they're all considered "red" in the industry.
35" Series 600 Spiral Tilt Window Balance
35" Series 600 Spiral Tilt Window Balance
S600-35
$10.32
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