What color tip for a spiral balance

A handy person from Olympia, WA says:
July 26, 2023

There is no colored tip on the broken spiral balance. How to guesstimate which replacement to choose? Thanks in advance.

Jim 

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Emily from SWISCO responded:
July 27, 2023

Thanks for reaching out to us, Jim! I'm afraid you don't "guesstimate". You must weigh the window sash on a scale and refer to the chart under the product description on the balance store page to determine the proper option.
A handy person from Olympia, WA says:
July 27, 2023
Emily,

OK, I did just that after sending the previous 'help' missive. It weighs 24 lbs., so the same question still applies: do I use the green or yellow tip?

Color Tip Sash Weight Range
Red 10 to 22 lbs
Green 14 to 26 lbs
Yellow 24 to 34 lbs

Thanks much,

Jim L.
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Emily from SWISCO responded:
July 28, 2023

Since the sash weight falls within both tip options, you can go with either. The decision is ultimately up to you! 
A handy person from Olympia, WA says:
July 28, 2023
Emily,

I figured. I went w/ yellow, which should make it a bit easier to raise the repaired window.

Take care,

jim
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