Spiral Window Balance Cap,

Home Owner from 32909
What dos this do...? I don't think my windows have these... where would they be located on the spiral balance? My balances have a piece of plastic on the outside.. will the metal one be ok to replace them?
Thanks Jerry
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Tom
Tom from SWISCO
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I'm actually not sure what it is you're referring to. Are you looking at a specific SWISCO part? If so, what is the product code?
Home Owner from Spiral Window Balance Cap
Yes.. it's 19-014
Tom
Tom from SWISCO
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Ah, thanks for clarifying. The 19-014 is a nylon cap for a 3/8" tube balance to give the balance a clean finish. We are also told it may help keep out dust, though to a limited extent. It's not necessary for the balance to function.
Quick Learner from 19-014
So for my understanding, this is pushed into the top of the balance rod so you don't have to try to turn the spiral rod until the screw will fit through the rod. Am I correct? B/C my old rod had a hole just for that reason. When I received my rods, I thought I got the wrong ones until I tried to spin the sprial piece until the screw could go all the way through the rod. Wouldn't this 19-014 piece make the rod become longer?
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Tom
Tom from SWISCO
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I think I see what you mean. You would install the 19-014 as you screw the balance in at the top, but other than that there isn't much else that goes into it. If you find that it makes installation too difficult, or that it gets in the way too much, you can simply not use it. It's not necessary for the balance to function.
Professional from Austin, Texas
The balance cap is used to keep dirt/dust from entering the top of the sash spiral balance. The lubricating grease in the balance is a magnet for dust and will shorten the life of the balance if dust enters the balance.
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