Sash balance for Better Bilt 3050 single hung tilt out sash

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Quick Learner from Artesia New Mexico

Jan 4, 2014 4:34 pm

These are metal frame windows. I need a pair of sash balances. Do you have a video on how to install them?

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Tom from SWISCO

Jan 6, 2014 11:29 am

Thanks for posting! We may be able to help, but I'll need more information before I can identify what kind of balance this is. First, can you tell me the length and diameter of the tube? Could you also tell me if the window is tilt or non-tilt? That should be all we need to start. Let me know!

Quick Learner from Artesia New Mexico

Jan 8, 2014 7:08 pm

The sash tube is about 1/2" diameter and 28" long.
These are Better Bilt Tilt Out metal frame windows.

Tom from SWISCO

Jan 9, 2014 8:49 am

Can you confirm the diameter? I know of no spiral balances that have a 1/2" diameter. It should be either 3/8" or 5/8" (or 9/16", but that is considered 5/8" in the trade). If it's 3/8", check out our Series 900 spiral balance. If it's 5/8" or 9/16", check out our Series 600 instead.

Quick Learner

Jan 9, 2014 1:51 pm

It is 3/8

Tom from SWISCO

Jan 10, 2014 12:39 pm

Great, then I recommend you consider our Series 900 spiral balance.