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Home Owner
seattle
Jun 1, 2016
Home Owner from seattle
Jun 1, 2016
weathervane single hungup window channel balance
Hi, I need to replace the channel balances for 3 single hungup windows in my house. Those are 1/2 inch wide, 25 inch long. Please check the pictures for detailed structures and recommend me the proper products that can work for the old weathervane windows. I also need to find top sash guides that ma ... (cont.)
Home Owner
Fullerton CA
Jun 1, 2016
Home Owner from Fullerton CA
Jun 1, 2016
Mirror Wardrobe Door Roller, "T" Product Code: 23-074
Hi there! This part referenced above looks like the part we need. All measurements line up except the the length. Ours is 3 1/2", yours is 3". Do you think it will work?
Handy Person
Cedarhurst NY
Jun 1, 2016
Handy Person from Cedarhurst NY
Jun 1, 2016
Replacement spiral balance help please.
I am trying to fix a really old window. Attached you will find a picture of where the balance attaches to the bottom of the window. The sash "sleeve" is 27 inches long. It is 5/8 around. Are you able to identify the parts I need for its replacement? Thanks for your help. Zev
Quick Learner
Peoria, AZ
Jun 1, 2016
Quick Learner from Peoria, AZ
Jun 1, 2016
Window sash balance 28 3 JO CALDWELL
The stamp on the window balance says 28 3 JO CALDWELL. I measured 29 inches and need two of them if you have them. Please let me know. Thanks, Mike
Home Owner
Jun 1, 2016
Home Owner
Jun 1, 2016
help identifying right size for plunger pin
hello, your site is great! hoping you can let me know which size plunger pin would work best for the attached images. these are for weathershield window screens which are 25-30 years old. thanks very much!
Quick Learner
Katy TX
Jun 1, 2016
Quick Learner from Katy TX
Jun 1, 2016
Snap in glazing bead vinyl help
Looking for the following glazing bead. If not exactly available can I easily substitute something similar?
Home Owner
London, Ontario, Canad...
Jun 1, 2016
Home Owner from London, Ontario, Canada
Jun 1, 2016
Which bracket to use?
I know I need a S500-18 spiral balance with a red tip. I'm now wondering which bracket to use with it? The existing bracket is 3/8" wide and 3 1/2" long. I think the closest thing to it is the 17-012 bracket. Original balances are 70 to 80 years old. Glad I could find a supplier because there a ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Austin, TX 78737
Jun 1, 2016
Quick Learner from Austin, TX 78737
Jun 1, 2016
Scratches in tilt out window
I'm installing Series 900 spiral balance in a tilt out window and following instructions on your YouTube "how-to" video. Once the new spiral balances are installed and the window lowered, the window will not go back up. I have de-installed the window and found minute scratches in the metal wi ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
USA
Jun 1, 2016
Quick Learner from USA
Jun 1, 2016
Casement window lock ID
Can you help me identify and replace this casement window lock ?
Quick Learner
Sacramento, CA
Jun 1, 2016
Quick Learner from Sacramento, CA
Jun 1, 2016
Window Balance 26-3 GE5 CMC 75
Hi, I wrote few weeks ago to ask if I can replace a cord in widow balance and was told that I'd need a new balance Series 380 or Series 385, depending on the size of the bottom shoe). So I just want to confirm that this would be the right part to order: S385-27. I assume I need to replace both bala ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Duluth, GA
Jun 1, 2016
Quick Learner from Duluth, GA
Jun 1, 2016
Pivot shoe lock
Greetings I need new pivot shoe locks for a "34" Window Channel Balance. But I do not know the actual size or part that I need.
Home Owner
SW Florida
Jun 1, 2016
Home Owner from SW Florida
Jun 1, 2016
Help identifying replacement channel balances
Need help identifying replacement channel balances. See pictures. Current one is marked UB 28D. Metal part of balance is 29" long (not including plastic ends). Non-tilt window. 1/2" width. Window is large at 50" wide by 31" high.
Contractor
North Port, FL
Jun 1, 2016
Contractor from North Port, FL
Jun 1, 2016
Regency Plus Windows
triple coil balance
Handy Person
Raleigh, NC
Jun 1, 2016
Handy Person from Raleigh, NC
Jun 1, 2016
Balancing hardware and tilt latches
Hello, Can you tell me, based on the pictures if you sell the balancing hardware pieces and tilt latches that come with this window. If not, where can I find them? Are you able to tell the Window manufacturer and model # from the labels? Thank you,
Home Owner
Memphis Area
Jun 1, 2016
Home Owner from Memphis Area
Jun 1, 2016
Channel Balances
The balances are marked with what seems to be 33 3 of BS1 Could you please send me a link to the correct replacements?
Handy Person
oregon
Jun 1, 2016
Handy Person from oregon
Jun 1, 2016
channel balance
the length of metal is 23 inches, the width is 1/2 inch. thanks!
Quick Learner
Brooklyn, NY
May 31, 2016
Quick Learner from Brooklyn, NY
May 31, 2016
Selecting correct spiral balance for tilt windows
I purchased 4 red tipped S600's as that is what my tilt window has...but I wonder if I should have purchased black tipped instead? The window sash weighs about 45lbs. The windows were never easy to open and close, but they got to a point where they wouldn't budge. I watched the videos and install ... (cont.)
Home Owner
USA
May 31, 2016
Home Owner from USA
May 31, 2016
Help identifying window cranks and mechanisms
We are looking to replace our window cranks and mechanisms. I have attached photos hoping this will help. Let me know what other information I need to send
Home Owner
Missouri
May 31, 2016
Home Owner from Missouri
May 31, 2016
window top sash guide
I need to replace the channel balances in a non-tilt window. I found the correct balance to purchase but I also need to replace the top sash guides as one is broken. I found that the 18-009 part is the closest to what I have but the measurement between the holes is different. Will it work or not? I ... (cont.)