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

Spiral balances : What Does each of the colour tips on the spiral signify in terms of sash weigh ?Thanks,JN

Hello,I am looking to replace some spiral balances. This is the first window i am attempting; i will have two others (of a different size). The old window bottom sash is about 24" high (longest side). The old spiral balance mounting brackets were in the 5/16" wide channel in the sash, and there w ... (cont.)

I removed the old balances which were broken, any hardware to anchor the spiral to the bottom of the window sash is not there, never was. It appears that it is up in the channel out of sight. Anyway I replaced both,(from SWISCO), wound with the special tool, allowed the spiral to retract out of si ... (cont.)

Hello, I would love some help in identifying some suitable replacements for quite a few spiral balances. These are for some large windows in a school building. These all have balances for both top and bottom sashes. The original balances have flimsy plastic sleeves that have broken on numerous windo ... (cont.)

I have corresponded with Jasmine and we both think I need to order an S500-29 5/8th. Mine has a white color on the balance collar. I can't figure out how to attach or remove the balance from the sash as there are no screws on the bottom holding the balance connector clip. Thus I can not remove th ... (cont.)

Trying to locate a spiral balance for a up and down sliding keller aluminum type window. 17 inches in length. Diameter is about 9/16th (I see 5/8th inch online so maybe it should be counted as that 1/16th larger size). Has the bottom portion that serves as an anchor that is screwed to the bottom ... (cont.)

Hi. Ive got a single-hung non-tilt window with a bad balance. It is 23" x 3/8", red. I see you have the balance but I dont see the missing the "foot" on the bottom of the window that the spiral hooks onto. Heres a photo looking up at the bottom of the sash. I couldnt find it in your catalog. Its ab ... (cont.)

Hello Paul from SWISCO, We recently moved to our current home and I would like to repair a spiral window balance in a aluminum frame, non-tilt 28 inch high (closer to 28 5/16) window. From your excellent guidance to others, I believe I have determined we need two red-tipped 28inch spiral window ba ... (cont.)

I'm helping my son with a 1980 house with OLD Alenco windows that are steaming or have cracked panes. I've searched numerous sites about removing single hung aluminum windows, but none fits the description of these windows. There are no release clips, no screws, no spiral balances, no "nothing" that ... (cont.)

Given the attached photos of my window type, is there a video that will tell me what parts I need and how to install so that the window stays open? Right now it closes after being opened unless propped up with a stick.

How do you remove the sash from a PGT SH800 window so the top sash guide can be replaced.

Hello. Looking for four replacement balances with the mounting hardware and connection pieces. Also need the tightening tool. Wood windows that do not tilt. Thanks!

Need help with all of the parts in the attached photos.

Good morning I'm looking for help identifying the replacement spring balance for these windows. And also how to replace them. These are 1998 vintage single hung windows. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Ted

Pic is of a 24" & 5/8ths Spiral Balance from Alumnum window. Please help identity part. Non-tile window.

Hi I had both balance springs fail on a window that had not been opened for a long time. Both came loose at the sash connection.The balance springs I have have are 30 inches long and 3/8 inch in diameterand have orange tips. The springs have a flat blade on the tip with two perforations. one of th ... (cont.)

Can you tell me how to remove the spiral balances in this window? It is easy to see how to detach the top of the spiral balance. (see picture of top spiral balance connection) But there are no "screwed on" brackets at the bottom of the window which hold the bottom of the spiral balance. (see picture ... (cont.)

18" ( Orange ) balusters with a plastic shoe aluminum

I have 4 windows total and I need replacement springs for all 4 (8 springs total).The sizes seem to be 18" (x4) and 24" (x4). Even those these windows are old, about 1972 with the original building, I'd love to keep the windows and simply replace the springs so the windows can smoothly open, stay op ... (cont.)

Please let me know uf you carry the correct parts for my broken balances. The markings on the balances are 26D BSI and 26F BSI I do not believe that my shoes need to be replaced but maybe you can offer some advice based on the photos and installation advice or window specialists in the area who wil ... (cont.)