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75-005 Spiral Balance Charging Tool for Non-tilt Windows
75-005 Spiral Balance Charging Tool for Non-tilt Windows
Contractor
PA
Feb 12, 2015
Contractor from PA
Feb 12, 2015
Spring replacement
Hello. I need to replace the springs I found on some of the sashes I'm working on. These mount with a screw slightly above the meeting rail in the jamb. I should be able to use a Series 400 spiral balance but don't know what length to order. The total jamb height is 46" while the height of the ... (cont.)
Handy Person
Houston, TX
Jan 21, 2015
Handy Person from Houston, TX
Jan 21, 2015
Issue with replacement
Hello, I actually can identify this part by myself. The issue is that the aluminum windows that came with my house don't appear to have the bracket mentioned in all the videos. I am really just looking for some advice on how to install these replacements on this type of window which is nearly ubiqui ... (cont.)
Handy Person
Brooksville, FL
Jan 16, 2015
Handy Person from Brooksville, FL
Jan 16, 2015
Spiral Balance in window that cannot come out
I have a windows that has a broken spiral balance (Bracket/bottom clip broken). I attached a pic of the ends. The dia is 3/8, length 30. Color looks green. I need to know what I need to order and how to replace (reattach) the bottom clip? It looks like it is screwed to the inside side of the wind ... (cont.)
Handy Person
Grapevine, Texas
Dec 29, 2014
Handy Person from Grapevine, Texas
Dec 29, 2014
Did my balance break or just slip off?
How can you tell if a spirial balance is broken or may have just slipped off? I have two larger windows that have the same problem. It looks like the clasp came loose from the window frame. I inspected working windows and I can see that the clasp clips onto the bottom of the window frame. I rece ... (cont.)
Handy Person
Nevada
Nov 11, 2014
Handy Person from Nevada
Nov 11, 2014
Identify Window parts
I need to replace a balance and need the tensioning tool for a non tilt aluminum window as well as the balances and a bracket. can you help identify the bracket and tool I'll need. As you can see one bracket looks to be broken, bent, or out of place. the balance on that side sticks and is very nois ... (cont.)
Handy Person
Texas
Oct 17, 2014
Handy Person from Texas
Oct 17, 2014
Spiral balance with unique slotted tip
I am looking for a spiral balance (3/8"X25"), pictures attached. It appears that the slotted end of the spiral is unique in the way it attaches to the window. Thank you, Steven
Home Owner
Sevierville, TN
Oct 1, 2014
Home Owner from Sevierville, TN
Oct 1, 2014
old Alenco window repair
I have single hung Alenco windows installed in 1967 or 68. Both balance springs are shot and sticking out the bottom of the sash. Do you have replacement parts and can you tell me how to replace them? I don't know how to remove the sash either since they don't have the removal clips. ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Bulverde, TX
Sep 18, 2014
Quick Learner from Bulverde, TX
Sep 18, 2014
How to tension with the available tool?
I have a customer in need of (8) 3/8" x 30" red balances with clip on brackets #17-094. I am also a bit miffed about how to use the available tensioning tool since both holes have cross pins and the bracket utilizes the bottom pin. Please provide pricing and help with how to tension this configura ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Dallas, TX
Jun 30, 2014
Quick Learner from Dallas, TX
Jun 30, 2014
Need to adjust or replace spiral balance
This site has provided a lot of useful information about windows maintaiance and repairment. After reading posts in this site, there are still several question about replacing the spiral balance of the window shown in the picture. The spiral shoe is a J like hook attached to the end of the spira ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Rhode Island
May 20, 2014
Quick Learner from Rhode Island
May 20, 2014
Replacing window balance spirals
We need to replace the balance spirals in the windows at our school. During our local research your website was suggested. The pictures and description of the three options you have don't seem to fit the ones we need to replace. I've attached photos of a spiral from our windows and then a photo of ... (cont.)
Handy Person
Brooklyn, N.Y.
May 16, 2014
Handy Person from Brooklyn, N.Y.
May 16, 2014
Old Balance from metal hung window
Dear Sirs, I am looking to replace 2 balances that were damaged when they removed from the hung metal window they belonged to. These balances had a flat bottom with a single screw that went into the window. The screw was so rusted we could not extract it and wound up drilling through the bracket ... (cont.)
Handy Person
Tampa, Florida
May 15, 2014
Handy Person from Tampa, Florida
May 15, 2014
Window Balances from 1950s
Recently purchased a condo built in the 1950s with the original windows. The glass and the frames are in good shape. The windows balances, however, need replacing as they are rusted and in some cases falling apart.
Quick Learner
Jensen Beach, FL
May 13, 2014
Quick Learner from Jensen Beach, FL
May 13, 2014
Balance replacement
REF: PGT-SH700 with S500-23 balanceNeed to replace balances on non-tilt PGT WinGuard single-hung impact windows. The original balance rusted/broke as shown and has NO bracket in window bottom (original must be attached on sides). What bracket do I need and are they stainless steel???Thanks.Dennis ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
tampa, florida
Apr 21, 2014
Quick Learner from tampa, florida
Apr 21, 2014
hooking up a spiral balance S400
I was wondering if you could give me some advice. I am having a difficult time with the spiral balance S400. I have non tilting windows. I can mount and load tension to the balance, but I am having a difficult time connecting the base of the balance to the window with the tool I purchased. I can't s ... (cont.)
Home Owner
USA
Jan 23, 2014
Home Owner from USA
Jan 23, 2014
Window balance ID
I am trying to find a replacement balance. The window is single hung non tilt. The balance is a spiral 31" blue tip. I need the correct part number and the proper tool to remove and replace. Thanks I will need 2 initially and then I will order 230.
Handy Person
Texas
Dec 27, 2013
Handy Person from Texas
Dec 27, 2013
Verify Tube balance needed
Greetings, I think I need 400 Spiral Balance Product Code S400-27, but hope you can confirm. Tube length is 27" Tip is red Diameter is 3/8 Pictures attached Thank you very much, Paul
Contractor
Minnesota
Dec 19, 2013
Contractor from Minnesota
Dec 19, 2013
Replacement sash balences
We are doing a project for the Minnesota Historical Society and they want to replace all of the spiral spring balencers in a 1940's +/- cabin. Attached photo's show the originals no markings that we could find. They do not tilt and they measure 5/8" diameter. We have 24-27" that pair with 24-25" ... (cont.)
Handy Person
Glenville, NY
Nov 14, 2013
Handy Person from Glenville, NY
Nov 14, 2013
Old Wooden Window Spiral Window Balance ~mid'50s
1/2 diameter Barrel length is 26 inches Thanks Duke
Quick Learner
Albany
Oct 24, 2013
Quick Learner from Albany
Oct 24, 2013
replacing spiral spring balance
Folks, I have a broken spring balance. (27", dia. 5/8", no color tip) Not sure which Swisco series replacement part I need. Balance itself is old, but works. The bracket is the broken piece. However the swisco replacement bracket doesn't seem to match the end of this balance. Ideas? Thanks, ... (cont.)
Contractor
Elizabeth, NJ
Sep 11, 2013
Contractor from Elizabeth, NJ
Sep 11, 2013
Aluminum window balancer
The school was built in 1957. The balancers are of a spiral type. The clip shown connects the spiral to the window sash. Pictures of actual window and spiral balancer. Ed