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

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.)

Hi, I have an apartment in an old 1899 building in Brooklyn, NY. We have large ~5x10' windows and some of them are stuck, basically impossible to move at all. I think we need new spiral balances, but want to make sure we get the right ones. The one I removed is 5/8" diameter and 50" long. Do you thi ... (cont.)

This photo is a spiral balance 29 inches long by 1/2 wide with a bottom bracket that measures 1-3/4 inch by 3/8 inch. Would a replacement of a series 400 balancer with a bracket #14 work as a replacement? If not, could you recommend one.

We are located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and are looking for spring balances for wooden single-sash windows (non-tilting) installed in 1954 when the building was constructed. We would need a minimum of three balances (preferably four) for the two windows, since there is only one balance ? i.e., ... (cont.)

I need window balances. I could not utilize the Add Photo button but they are 24 inch. Can someone help me identify the correct one? Thank you

What kind of spiral rod should I use to replace the old ones? How do I remove the old ones? The old spiral rods are 7/16" in diameter and 22" long.

Please help need replacement parts