Replaceing old spring balance

Home Owner from Terrell, texas

Dec 30, 2014 1:41 pm

I just bought an old house, circa 1950's, that has springs(no tubes) for balances. how do I decide what balance I need to replace them. The top has a bracket where a screw goes through a spiral of the spring that has been turned up. the bottom just hooks over the edge of the lower window mullen (spelling). I'm sure it will need to be a 5/8" tube.

6 Replies

Dave Sr. from SWISCO

Dec 31, 2014 11:43 am

I'm not sure. Could I see a couple pictures of your existing hardware? That will help us narrow down the list of possible replacements. Thanks!

Home Owner from Terrell, texas

Jan 7, 2015 12:47 pm

The window frame is 54" tall with the sliding, bottom sash being 27". The balance spring released is 36". that is about it. The a screw holds the spring into the channel at the top and hooks into the sliding sash at the bottom. I want to replace these with a SWISCO balance. What I need to know is what size and do I need the adapters that hook into the bottom of the balance? If this was a modern no tip window what would you recommend?

Paul from SWISCO

Jan 8, 2015 9:45 am

I can recommend our S500-27 balance with a 17-012 bracket for your bottom wood sash. This combination has been used by wood window manufacturers as far back as the 40's. I cannot guarantee it will work but I think it may be the best place to start.

Quick Learner from Terrell, Tx

Jan 9, 2015 6:13 am

I have ordered a pair of balances, clips and charging rod. I will let you know what happens

Paul from SWISCO

Jan 9, 2015 9:42 am

Thank you! I hope it works out.