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

75-005 Spiral Balance Charging Tool for Non-tilt Windows
Landlord Abilene
Jan 13, 2017
Landlord from Abilene
Jan 13, 2017
Spiral balance
Part is 21 in. long and diameter is 5/8 in. It has a number 2 on the spiral and also word unique. We need 4 of these plus 4 brackets that attaches it.
Quick Learner
Jan 6, 2017
Quick Learner
Jan 6, 2017
Reference number 7494396
I have several windows that have the spiral balance system that are failing. Originally purchased and installed by "Jacobson Windows of Tampa, FL", which now appear to be out of business. The spiral balance rods are dropping out of the tube at the bottom. As best that I can see is that the "Shoe" ... (cont.)
Landlord Jacksonville Fl
Jan 3, 2017
Landlord from Jacksonville Fl
Jan 3, 2017
Window Balance
I can not seem to find this part... Can you please help
Contractor Fleming island
Dec 6, 2016
Contractor from Fleming island
Dec 6, 2016
General Aluminum non-tilt window spiral balance
This window is a General aluminum non-tilt window with spiral balancers. There is no way to remove the sash from the frame. How do I replace the spiral-balance in a window like this? On the bottom of the sash there is no obvious shoe to attach the balancer to. Please offer some guidance... ... (cont.)
Handy Person Alabama
Dec 5, 2016
Handy Person from Alabama
Dec 5, 2016
Tilt window balance
Look for this just order the wrong one
Quick Learner north texas
Nov 30, 2016
Quick Learner from north texas
Nov 30, 2016
spiral no numbers lenght is 24 inches
I see no bottom mount, appears to just catch in bottom of window.
Home Owner Bethlehem, Pennsylvani...
Nov 21, 2016
Home Owner from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Nov 21, 2016
Repair of Tilt Window Double Hung Vinyl Window Right Hand Side Balane
Greetings, The nylon cord for the right hand side of the balance on a tilt double hung vinyl window is disconnected. I need either to get a tool for reconnecting the parts or to get new replacement parts. I was not able to find the brand name for the window. Please find attached three photos w ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Oct 28, 2016
Quick Learner
Oct 28, 2016
Non-Tilt Spiral Window Balance Tensioning and Installation Tool
Non-Tilt Spiral Window Balance Tensioning and Installation Tool
Quick Learner Hawaii
Oct 21, 2016
Quick Learner from Hawaii
Oct 21, 2016
can't find the right spirals
I've tried several Swisco orders trying to make my windows work again. In the attached photo, the one at the end is one of the Swisco Series 400s I tried. The original is fatter, but when I tried your series 500, it was too tight, and my handyman would have to carve out the channel to make it fit ... (cont.)
Home Owner Florida
Oct 4, 2016
Home Owner from Florida
Oct 4, 2016
Pan American windows
I am looking for a tube balance clip or foot for the above window. They are Pan American double pane windows in aluminum frames and the house was built in 1985. Unfortunately all of them are missing so I don't have a part to show you. The channel there is about 9/16 on the short side and about 7/8 w ... (cont.)
Home Owner 17325
Sep 1, 2016
Home Owner from 17325
Sep 1, 2016
spiral balance charging tool
need tool for model 96-100 "Barrier Enterprise " AKA Preservation HS.com double hung windows. Do you know where this tool can be purchased.
Contractor Oregon
Aug 24, 2016
Contractor from Oregon
Aug 24, 2016
Window balance
I have an old window which does not have counter weights and no pocket in which to install them. The window is 36"w x 31 7/8"h and is 1 1/2" thick. It weighs 27 lb. I want to install something to counter balance the weight of the window. Would a spiral balance or channel balance be suitable? If ... (cont.)
Contractor Kerrville, TX
Jul 11, 2016
Contractor from Kerrville, TX
Jul 11, 2016
window sash springs
the spring measures 3/8 don't know what series to order it is 30" long
Contractor New Orleans LA
Jul 8, 2016
Contractor from New Orleans LA
Jul 8, 2016
Spiral Window Balance
I have a house that was built in 1948 I am looking to replace the attached parts on 20 original wood windows they all look the same but the tube is different lengths. The tube is 28 inches long on the attached pictures Can you help me identify?
Handy Person marco island florida
Jul 6, 2016
Handy Person from marco island florida
Jul 6, 2016
Older type of spiral balance
need to id the attached spiral pic. 23 inches long, 5/8 diameter. did not see anything on your web site to match the bottom part of the spiral. no identifying numbers
Quick Learner West Palm Beach
Jun 20, 2016
Quick Learner from West Palm Beach
Jun 20, 2016
Failing Channel Balances
I have these failing channel balances, and would like to replace them, just so no one looses a finger in the window. The balance failed, and let go from the part that attaches to the moving part of the window. I removed it and took some pictures of it as well as the one that is still on the window ... (cont.)
Home Owner Hawaii
May 3, 2016
Home Owner from Hawaii
May 3, 2016
Hardware for custom built wood windows
We want to build several wood sash windows. Customer does not want vinyl windows. We need the hardware for double hung windows. If we provide sizes can you provide quote for needed parts?
Handy Person Roswell, GA
Apr 25, 2016
Handy Person from Roswell, GA
Apr 25, 2016
Uncertain of slide size
From single hung tilt window, circa 1995/96. No maker markings, channel counter pull has markings of "J C2730" or "K C2735" depending on window (which I presume are 27C 770 series channel pulls). Uncertain of how thick they are -- there are four nubs or raised spots on front of slide. If you don' ... (cont.)
Quick Learner FL
Apr 19, 2016
Quick Learner from FL
Apr 19, 2016
Connecting Bracket for Spiral balance 500
I have installed,but window didn't appear to have clip to hold it. It seems like it just goes up the hole. Should I add the piece of hardware that goes under the sill or is there a clip that fis in the hole?
Handy Person Constantine Michigan
Mar 28, 2016
Handy Person from Constantine Michigan
Mar 28, 2016
Balance hardware for custom windows
I am making 14 new double hung wood windows, not tilted. Top part will be fixed, just bottom part will be moving. Window size 33" X 88" Can you provide me with all parts specification which I need in addition of Spiral balances to make bottom part open. Thank you.