S900 balance with blue tip

Quick Learner from USA
I have Alcoa, Vinyl, Single Hung, double pane, windows. 21 years old.

The Spiral Balance is a 3/8" diameter, metal tube, approximately 12 inches long, attached to a metal spring, approximately 18 inches long, with a Blue tip. Total combined length is 30 inches.

The window sash is 31"H x 33"W and weighs 19.5 lbs.

Overall window dimensions are 62"H x 34"W.

The closest Spiral Balance that you offer appears to be the S900-30 which is a solid tube, but it doesn't offer a Blue tip option.

I need your expert recommendation for the proper replacement product.

I have included several photos for your inspection.

Thank you for your assistance,
User submitted photos of a window balance.
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Paul
Paul from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert
I believe your Alcoa window uses our 5/8" S600-30 spiral balance with a blue tip. If you measure the old white plastic tube it will be approximately 9/16". The company that made your balance, previously, is no longer in business.
Quick Learner from Yardley, PA
Thanks Paul,
Should I be able to insert the 5/8
Quick Learner from Yardley, PA
Paul recommended the S600-30 balancer.
Unfortunately the channel that the balancer fits in is only 7/16" wide. So, the S600 will not fit.
I've enclosed a photo.
With the previous information provided, will the S900-30 with a green tip be acceptable?
Also, I've got 6 identical windows that I'm repairing. All with the specifications from above. However, I've already removed several balancers and all the lengths vary from 29-1/2 inches to 30-1/4 inches. Are these variances acceptable to replace with 30 inch balancers?
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Paul
Paul from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert
The pivot shoe you show is a 15-173, which is 1" wide by 9/16" deep. Again, people have used the S600-30 blue tip with this pivot shoe for Alcoa windows. What was the diameter of the white plastic tube on the old balance? I know the opening seems small for the Series 600, but if it's the proper balance, you can squeeze it in.
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