Spiral Balance not staying in 15-045 pivot shoe
A handy person from Maryland says:
June 7, 2011
I have windows that use 15-045 pivot shoes. The spiral balancewill not stay in the shoe. As soon as I operate the window the window they pop out?????
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Paul from SWISCO responded:
June 9, 2011
Did you put tension on the balance spiral? The balance rod may be too long or your top window stops could be missing, causing you to raise the window too high.
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A quick learner from Maryland says:
June 9, 2011
I remove the sash and using the adjusting tool I add pressure to the balance. I put the sash back in and when I pull it down the balance pop out of the shoe. These are`single hung tilt windows.
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Paul from SWISCO responded:
June 13, 2011
Remove the sash and see if the spiral comes out of the tube and reaches the sill. This will determine whether it is long enough.
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A quick learner from Baltimore, MD says:
June 17, 2011
My balances have a green tip, which I understand are not available. Balance diameter is 3/8" and 25" long. Weight of sash is 18 lbs. Is a blue tip OK for this application??????
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Paul from SWISCO responded:
June 20, 2011
Yes, the blue tip option should be okay with your application.
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A quick learner from Baltimore, MD says:
June 20, 2011
3rd. request. Have spiral balance (S900-25) 3/8" diameter, 25 inches long with green tip. Green tip is no longer available. Is blue tip balance suitable substitute??? Please espond!!!!
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Paul from SWISCO responded:
June 20, 2011
Yes, the blue tip option should be okay with your application.
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