Spiral balance selection

Home Owner from Houston, Texas

Aug 13, 2017 11:02 pm

Hi, was hoping to get some assistance with replacing my current spiral balances on a few of the non tilt aluminium windows at our house.
The length of the tube portion is 25" and the diameter of the spiral balance tube appears closer to 1/2".
The top portion of the spiral color is red.
In addition, the connection to the window seems to be without any type of connection and fits into a slot in the window itself.
All pictures attached.
Looking to purchase this quickly.
Thanks.

6 Replies

Tom from SWISCO

Aug 16, 2017 11:22 am

Can you measure your diameter more carefully? The options are 3/8 and 5/8. See which is closest to what you have.

Handy Person from Houston, Texas

Aug 16, 2017 12:23 pm

I would say it is closer to 5/8"

Tom from SWISCO

Aug 16, 2017 12:43 pm

Take a look at our 25" non-tilt spiral balance (5/8" diameter): the S500-25. You'll need a red tip to match your old balance.

Handy Person from Houston, Texas

Aug 19, 2017 12:11 pm

Thanks the S500-25 red tip appears to be the correct replacement.
Considering an aluminium window and frame, do I need s shoe fitting? The old version did not have a shoe installation but rather connected to the channel in the window itself. See pic.

Paul from SWISCO

Aug 24, 2017 9:57 am

Based on your photos, your sash clip looks similar to our 17-025, which is attached to the side of the sash. Hopefully the original clip is fine, though, because it is impossible to replace it without taking the window completely out of the frame.