Spiral balances keep breaking
Landlord from Bensalem PA
Aug 15, 2010 3:05 pm
I am currently replacing spiral balances that keep breaking. They have a red tip, should I buy a stronger grade, Possibly blue tip, to stop them from breaking so easily? Please respond quickly as I need to have the apartment re-inspected after the repair, before tenant can move in.
Thanks,
Rob
2 Replies
Dave Sr. from SWISCO
Aug 16, 2010 11:32 am
Before you buy more, see if they need to be "charged" using our 75-006 tool or 75-005 tool, depending on the balance series and sash. "Charging" a spiral balance is adding tension to the balance by turning the spiral inside the balance tube and then plugging it into the pivot shoe or sash bracket.
Did they break as soon as you put new ones in? If so, they might be too short.
You may need a stronger balance, if this is the case, reply with the sash weight so we can recommend the proper replacement.
Did they break as soon as you put new ones in? If so, they might be too short.
You may need a stronger balance, if this is the case, reply with the sash weight so we can recommend the proper replacement.
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