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Quick Learner Boiling Springs, PA
Nov 15, 2011
Quick Learner from Boiling Springs, PA
Nov 15, 2011
Caradco Window Cranks 39-155 & 39-156
I have 3 Caradco windows that I need to buy replacement cranks for. I believe what I need are (2) 39-155's & (1) 39-156. My current cranks are stamped 20755 on the 3 13/16 arms. The short arms are all 3 13/16's long. I believe that the longer arms are all 10 1/2 long although they are hard to measur ... (cont.)
Contractor Winters, CA
Nov 14, 2011
Contractor from Winters, CA
Nov 14, 2011
Using pole-ring-system on Milgard windows
I am hoping to use this system on Milgard awning and casement windows located about 10 feet above the finished floor. Milgard cannot give me any drawings or details of the size/shape of their crank, but are sending a sample to my dealer-supplier for us to measure. Can you give me some info on your h ... (cont.)
Quick Learner Brooklyn
Nov 14, 2011
Quick Learner from Brooklyn
Nov 14, 2011
casement cranks
I'm looking for 2 casement cranks (1 for window which open to the left side and 1 for the window which open to the right side), color white. I attached 2 photos with dimensions? Do you have the same like this one? If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to contact me. Best ... (cont.)
Home Owner baltimore
Nov 14, 2011
Home Owner from baltimore
Nov 14, 2011
Need replacement for discolored door handle
my front and rear door handles are discolored my front door serial number is 3602452 and my rear door is 344507 could you tell me the part numbers so i can order them please !
Quick Learner columbia s.c.
Nov 14, 2011
Quick Learner from columbia s.c.
Nov 14, 2011
Blue tip for S900-30?
Do they make a blue tip for the 3/8 S900-30? My window seems the be too heavy for the red tip.
Contractor Gallatin, Tn.
Nov 14, 2011
Contractor from Gallatin, Tn.
Nov 14, 2011
Is the 55-029 sold in longer lengths?
Does this part come in anything longer than 6'
Quick Learner Westchester
Nov 14, 2011
Quick Learner from Westchester
Nov 14, 2011
Removing old rollers
My rollers look somewhat like 84-016 but it doesn't have the thin L shaped thing sticking out on top. Instead it has a flat tension strip that is an inch and a half by one quarter inch that keeps it tucked on. I don't know how to remove it from the screen door so I can take a picture of it. There ... (cont.)
Home Owner Saint Petersburg, Fl
Nov 11, 2011
Home Owner from Saint Petersburg, Fl
Nov 11, 2011
Similar operator to 39-007
Hi,This Silverline awning operator, Product Code: 39-007, is almost perfect. I need the swing arm hole to be 3/4" and not threaded. I also need the swing arm to be 2 7/8" (on center hole to hole.) All other dimensions are correct for me. I would love to have white, too.1. Underside of the crank ... (cont.)
Handy Person maryland
Nov 11, 2011
Handy Person from maryland
Nov 11, 2011
anderson screen knife latches
I am in need to replace the latches on my anderson screens that were installed in 1991. I am interested in knowing if your butterfly latche will work. I have attached a picture with dimensions. Please advise. Thanks Fred
Handy Person Millerton, NY
Nov 11, 2011
Handy Person from Millerton, NY
Nov 11, 2011
window sash tension springs
We have an old victorian with double hung windows, most of which do not have any sash weights anymore. Most windows weigh between 7 and 12 pounds. Will the tension springs work for keeping them open and in place? Do I need any special spring for different windows? Do I need 2 springs per window? ... (cont.)
Professional Gurnee, IL
Nov 10, 2011
Professional from Gurnee, IL
Nov 10, 2011
4.0 Coil Balances
Hello, We ordered coil balances and the stamp on the new balances read 4.5 35". It is tough to read the old or existing part, but all I can make out is 4" 35". The same style we ordered is correct and the coil parts look right it is just a little bit to wide to use for this application. Since I ... (cont.)
Home Owner Michigan
Nov 10, 2011
Home Owner from Michigan
Nov 10, 2011
Larson Handles
I have a Larson storm door. I need new brass handles. Your 40-101 handles seem to be a fit, but I wanted to know if they will fit a 9/16 inch circular opening in the door plate. Your website shows an 11/16" dimension, but that could be the max dimension of the handle and not the portion that s ... (cont.)
Quick Learner Virginia Beach
Nov 10, 2011
Quick Learner from Virginia Beach
Nov 10, 2011
Is the 82-238 made in New Zealand?
Is the Mortise lock, 2 hook, part number 82-238, made in New Zealand and does it have II in the side plate?
Quick Learner Belmont NC
Nov 10, 2011
Quick Learner from Belmont NC
Nov 10, 2011
replacement for unique window balances
I need to find replacement balances for ones that are stamped (12/2) unique 27-c-30 the other (10-2) unique 27-2-30.. Please advise
Friend Silver Spring, Marylan...
Nov 10, 2011
Friend from Silver Spring, Maryland
Nov 10, 2011
Sliding Door Handle, Lock and Hold
Hello, I'm looking for new parts for a sliding glass door. I can't find any manufacturer identification on the parts. The hole in the door is 7 1/8" x 3/4" and the door is 1" wide. The old parts have 6.5 inches between the screw holes. Can you tell me what lock and hold parts will fit this do ... (cont.)
Home Owner Portland, Maine
Nov 10, 2011
Home Owner from Portland, Maine
Nov 10, 2011
DorWAL Patio door lock x2
I'm looking to replace my patio door locks. Please see the attached photos and let me know if you need anything else to identify what I need. Thanks, Miljan
Handy Person Jacksonville, FL
Nov 10, 2011
Handy Person from Jacksonville, FL
Nov 10, 2011
Spiral Window Sash tube/spring
Just fixed my kitchen windows' sash/spring system which were rail type. But the bathroom is different- was just looking at your S500-17 But, my metal footer/plastic guide looks different. Given these 3 photos can you tell me what I should buy, or just replace the window, lock, stock and sash? ... (cont.)
Home Owner Albuquerque, NM
Nov 10, 2011
Home Owner from Albuquerque, NM
Nov 10, 2011
WINDOW BALANCES
I need to replace four 1/2" wide X 28" long non-tilt Alenco window balances but I do not see the exact match for my balances in your online catalog listings. All of the 1/2" wide channel balances look the same; however, mine appear to have the 19-005 top and the 15-003 shoe, which are not offered o ... (cont.)
Quick Learner St. Augustine, FL
Nov 10, 2011
Quick Learner from St. Augustine, FL
Nov 10, 2011
old balance description
The old channel balance which I removed from the left inside of the window has a long spring in the channel. Will the block and tackle work as long as I replace both sides? The window is an aluminum frame double hung non-tilt "thermopane" that measures 52" wide by 48" high. HEAVY. The condo was b ... (cont.)
Home Owner Ohio
Nov 10, 2011
Home Owner from Ohio
Nov 10, 2011
28-1/2" spiral tube length
My tube diamenter is 3/8" and the tube length is 28-1/2" long, excluding the green tip. The internal spiral length is 29-3/8" long, top to bottom. What item should I specify? Also, what tool do I need to install? Thanks