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75-005 Spiral Balance Charging Tool for Non-tilt Windows

We have 4 of these - 2 on each our our vertically sliding wooden doors in a church kitchen. 3 if 4 no longer function as white bushings have broken We are looking for 4 new ones that match.

Needing help with this part. It is a spiral balance keeper or shoe for a 60-70's era aluminum single pane window with a 3/8" spiral balance. The bottom sash has spring loaded pulls on bottom that release from this part and allow the sash to be raised and slide to the side and removed, I assume for ... (cont.)

I have uploaded pics of my aluminum framed window's channel that shows the slots into which the spiral rod connects. The connector for the spiral rod end appears to be permanently attached to the outer edge of the sash. What is the correct way to install new balances in this case? I have measur ... (cont.)

Hi, I am just learning about my wood windows in my house (built 1968). The first floor windows all have these invisible side spring balances. the fine text on them says "Grand Rapid Invisible Spring Balance" (its hard to read). I have 10 of these windows with these spring balances. I'd like to ... (cont.)

I am looking for a replacement part for some vinyl double hung windows. The part is in one of the two photos. It is the bottom piece that the window locks into with the gray pegs. I also included the only markings on the windows. Thanks Derek

I have a window balance where the aluminum shaft is 24 inches in height 5/8 inches in width the spring inside the shaft is 13 inches last the string is at the least 36 inches in length. The mechanism in the window shaft has no way of coming out so I guess that would need to be cut out. Let me know i ... (cont.)

There are some damaged 12 year old single sash windows in my condo unit. It appears that I will need channel balances, pivot shoes and snap in glazing to do the repairs. There are 100 condo units in our complex and I am quite sure that others are having problems with their windows as the instalati ... (cont.)

With this pivot lock shoe, the video shows it being used along with a spiral balance charging tool. The tilt sash that I am working with has a corded balance. Is there a special tool that is required for this disassembly and reassembly?

I?m trying to replace the balister on my mastic single hung tilt window. The window will not stay up. I?ve attached photos. Length is 23 inches and width is 1/2 inch. It is on the left side of the window. Are you able to help? Jeff

I am replacing spiral balances in my Victorian wood sash windows but do not have the old spirals. How do I measure for the new ones? What type do you recommend?

These are from the 1950's I think. Non-tilt window. The foot is 3/8 x 3" long. The tube is 9/16" diameter and 19" long. Each sash weighs about 8#. What would you suggest as a replacement balance and foot. Thanks, Randle

Note arm at bottom of spring. This is screwed to the underside of the sash. Top of spring is just screwed to the top of the frame. Windows are from about 1952. Weight of sash is 7 1/2 pounds. Length is about 20 inches and the diameter of the spring shell is 5/8 inches. All as noted in the pictures. ... (cont.)

I'm looking to get info for first time purchase of balances. I am a professional restorer but have not yet done spiral balances so any additional info you can pass along would be appreciated. I'll be ordering more for another job soon as those windows are nearly finished. This project involves two d ... (cont.)

Where do I buy tension ballast tool for aluminum windows? Where do I buy new ballast covers for aluminum window?

Hello, these are the parts for my window which is a late 70's aluminum non tilt window. It has a 19 inch spiral balance with a white tip. The sash stop is 2 7/8 inches long. The other parts are broken except for the metal part. please help. Is there a way for me to identify the manufacturer of my wi ... (cont.)

No markings found on hardware, "GA" on window lock. Metal bottom screws into bottom of window.

Hi. I need to replace balances in a house full of windows, but they are old enough (house built in 1965) so that exact replacements are probably not available. Attached are three pics. I may need the clips, too, and perhaps a twister to charge them once installed. I'm a little worried about the scre ... (cont.)

Please help me identify the spiral balance shown in the attached 4 pictures. I spoke to Jody on Friday about this and she requested pictures, so here they are. The balance is from a wooden single-glazed sash, 26" wide x 20 high, vintage about 1953, manufacturer not known. I have 2 of these, plus 5 l ... (cont.)

The church building I help maintain needs new spiral balances for the windows. There are no names or markings on the tube. The tube is 39 15/16" long and 5/8" in diameter. One of the photos shows the broken support bracket. The wooden sash is 38.5" wide and 39.75" tall. I don't know how much it weig ... (cont.)

To Swisco, I have to replace many spiral balances. However, they are old and not color coded as the new ones are. I am hoping you will be able to help me identify and supply the balances I need. The metal cylinder is 27 in long and ½ inch wide. I have also attached a photo of the end part. Thanks ... (cont.)