tip color for balance

A quick learner from Warwick,NY says:
August 3, 2015
the tips on my spiral balances are white. the windows are from the 1950s I am guessing series 400 spiral balances but not sure of what tip color to buy.
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Paul from SWISCO responded:
August 6, 2015
These balances look like they are for a wood window back in the 50's. We've always used our Series 500 balance for them, which has a 5/8" diameter outer tube. Please confirm the size of your outer tube, since the Series 400 is only for smaller 3/8" diameters. Remember, you want the diameter of the outer rube, not the naked spring.

I would also recommend the 17-012 bracket and 75-004 charging tool.

As for the tip color, it would depend on the weight of your sash. Do you know how heavy it is?
23" Series 500 Spiral Balance
23" Series 500 Spiral Balance
S500-23
$8.80
Bracket, #32
Bracket, #32
17-012
$1.20
Wire Charging Tool for Non-tilt Windows
Wire Charging Tool for Non-tilt Windows
75-004
$2.55
Spiral Balance Charging Tool for Non-tilt Windows
Spiral Balance Charging Tool for Non-tilt Windows
75-005
$12.10
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