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

Dear Sir: I have all my windows from your company, I did buy new springs but I need the tool to put the tension on the new springs, the company that did replace all the windows is now out of business, Thanks for the help, Don

I have PGT windows that have spiral balances (24" x 5/8" w/blue tip. We are about 100 yards from the ocean and the ends of the spiral balances are rotted off. Some of the aluminum frame is also gone so there is no place for the balance crows foot to connect to. Is there a part that will screw to ... (cont.)

I found and read carefully your discussion with Quick Learner posted June 1, 2015. This is closest situation to mine. I have GA single hung builder grade installed 1997 and balance has failed. His pics look like mine. After screwing in the top - you say to let the spiral drop down. Does gravity a ... (cont.)

I have a house built in 1985. All original Windows. None of the windows will stay up. Most of the spirals are out of the sash and will not stay in. I believe the Series 500 spiral balance 5/8" is the correct replacement, but I can't figure out what is the bracket to hold it. Could you please ... (cont.)

Your website offers some real good reading material. I have those builder grade non tilt windows. I know I need your S400-29 spiral balances. The bracket on a couple of sashes are broken. What would you recommend as my best choice: 17-031 or 17-094 or ????? Would the 17-031 interfere with the wind ... (cont.)

Dear Sir: I have 15 tilted windows and all sashes are dropping down. I believe that it needs some tensions. These windows are 20 years old. Fred

Hello - This is my first attempt at installing a spiral balance. I just ordered ten S500 balances, but I assume that there must be some type of clip that fits in the bottom of the window frame. I have attached a picture which shows the hook end of the balance. Please let me know if these clips ... (cont.)

Please let me know if you can identify all the parts I will need to make this non tilt window work. If you need more information, I will try to get it. Thank you.

Hi, We have these two double sash wooden windows as seen in the first photo. The two lower sashes (the only ones we're concerned with) each use 2 spiral balance rods, which have become defective. We'd like to replace them but need to get new spiral balance rods. The lower sashes are 32"W x 27 ... (cont.)

My customer has beautiful, custom-made wood windows. I believe they were made by an Amish craftsman who was very good with wood. However, the balances are not mounted in the jamb; they're attached to the sash. The end of the rope is then screwed into the jamb at the bottom. The sash was very ... (cont.)

I have to replace some non-tilt balances, and I'm not sure what I need to order. The balance I took out of our window measures 36.5" and 3/8". It has a red tip. Also, on some of our windows, the metal piece on the actual moving window that connects to the bottom of the balance is broken. The ... (cont.)

Greetings, I have a total of 13 windows with failed spiral balances. I believe the windows are cheap, construction grade, Mayfair windows. I would like to replace all of the spiral balances, but I

Diameter is 3/8", length of the tube is 25". I believe I need the 400 series but there is no tip color option? Current tip is green. The second photo shows what the spiral attaches to at the base of the sash. Do I need to purchase anything other than just the spiral balance?

I need 4 tubes 500 series tube length is 46", sashes weigh 60 lbs each. I also need 2 tubes 30" for 30#sash, 2 tubes 28" for 30# sash, two tubes 25" for 30# sash, I need 4 tubes 28" for 40# sashes, I need 2 tubes 25 " for 30#sash. I also need the bottom ends attached for screwin

the tips on my spiral balances are white. the windows are from the 1950s I am guessing series 400 spiral balances but not sure of what tip color to buy.

Here are pictures of Spiral Balances Parts I need to fix some aluminium windows. I could figure out one part. I think the spiral Balance Shoe is the 15-009. I still need your expertise on that. But I am not sure about the Nylon Top Sash Guide. I have a doubt about the 18-001 and the 18-005. The ... (cont.)

Have two wooden sash windows with broken old spiral balances. Would like to replace. Windows have a routed channel 5/8" on both sides. Windows are 24" high approx. 8 lbs ea.

Dear Swisco, I am trying to replace the spiral balances on a couple BetterBilt single hung windows. See photos below. I can

As per discussion this morning with someone there, here is some pictures. ,let me know what product I need, I'll give you a mastercard number to order one for approval by architect, if product is approved I'll order around 70 kits. Probably series 200 will be ok . Pierre

I have spiral balances in my home. They match your s400 series of spiral balances, but I don't know what clips to use for the bottom.