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

75-005 Spiral Balance Charging Tool for Non-tilt Windows
Home Owner USA
Oct 27, 2022
Home Owner from USA
Oct 27, 2022
General Aluminum Spiral Balance
Can you provide me with removal/installation instructions for this balance?
Home Owner SanAntonio, TX
Oct 21, 2022
Home Owner from SanAntonio, TX
Oct 21, 2022
Top sash guide identification
House Built in 2002. Windows are builder grade, single hung aluminum windows (non-tilt with Spiral balances) I need to replace not only the spiral balances but the top sash guide on multiple windows. Problem: how to remove the lower window to identify/replace the top sash guides. (I am assuming i ... (cont.)
Home Owner Escondido (San Diego) ...
Aug 31, 2022
Home Owner from Escondido (San Diego) CA.
Aug 31, 2022
Replace Spiral Balancers
I am looking to replace these. Red 3/8" x 27" Long. Not sure what of clip this is. Blessings, Jesse
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Handy Person Massachusetts
Apr 27, 2022
Handy Person from Massachusetts
Apr 27, 2022
Recommendations for Installing spiral balances
Hi there - I am hoping to convert these double-hung wooden window sashes from spring balances to spiral balances. The sashes are 43"x43" and weigh around 20lbs each. Currently they have spring balances and aluminum jamb tracks. I want to ideally keep the aluminum jambs and install the spiral tubes ... (cont.)
Quick Learner San Antonio, TX
Apr 13, 2022
Quick Learner from San Antonio, TX
Apr 13, 2022
Window spring balance
Hi: I need four replacement window spring balances for two General Aluminum 60 inch high by 36 inch wide windows. Unsure of sash weight. The uninstalled balance is 30 inches long and 3/16 th inch diameter. I would greatly appreciate your help in locating replacement balances for my windows. Best ... (cont.)
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Home Owner Cloquet, MN
Mar 21, 2022
Home Owner from Cloquet, MN
Mar 21, 2022
Heavy Thermal 1 Window-unsure about spiral balances.
Hello! Your website is the only place I found any info about my Thermal 1 window. It is 60"H x 41"W, double hung. The label in the photo reads: -Number on left edge:1713 -"Manufacturer stipulates conformity to ANSI/AAMA 302.9"-Code: AMA 1, Series: 600, Spec: DH-A3-HP(60), MST: 56100-"Thermal Tested ... (cont.)
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Quick Learner Saint John NB, Canada
Mar 21, 2022
Quick Learner from Saint John NB, Canada
Mar 21, 2022
Spiral balances
Spiral balances : What Does each of the colour tips on the spiral signify in terms of sash weigh ?Thanks,JN
Home Owner Hackensack, MN
Mar 20, 2022
Home Owner from Hackensack, MN
Mar 20, 2022
1950s era spiral channel balance - no names or markings noted on the existing hardware.
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.)
Landlord Texas
Mar 7, 2022
Landlord from Texas
Mar 7, 2022
17inch red spiral balances
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.)
Handy Person Louisville, Kentucky
Jan 25, 2022
Handy Person from Louisville, Kentucky
Jan 25, 2022
unknown brand spiral balance -no color coding or markings found
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.)
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Handy Person FLorida
Jan 14, 2022
Handy Person from FLorida
Jan 14, 2022
Non tilt balance removal/balance install help, no bottom clips visible
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.)
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Handy Person Oklahoma
Dec 3, 2021
Handy Person from Oklahoma
Dec 3, 2021
Spiral Balance Identification
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.)
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Quick Learner FL
Oct 28, 2021
Quick Learner from FL
Oct 28, 2021
Spiral Balance help
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.)
Home Owner Seattle, WA
Oct 4, 2021
Home Owner from Seattle, WA
Oct 4, 2021
Spiral Balance Repair
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.)
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Handy Person Colorado
Sep 22, 2021
Handy Person from Colorado
Sep 22, 2021
Removing Alenco window
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.)
Quick Learner Ponte Vedra Beach, Flo...
Aug 2, 2021
Quick Learner from Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Aug 2, 2021
trying to find a video on what parts i need
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.
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Quick Learner
May 23, 2021
Quick Learner
May 23, 2021
Searching for PGT SH800 Sash Removal
How do you remove the sash from a PGT SH800 window so the top sash guide can be replaced.
Home Owner Seattle
May 19, 2021
Home Owner from Seattle
May 19, 2021
28" long spiral balance 3/8" diameter green tip
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!
Contractor Iowa
Apr 8, 2021
Contractor from Iowa
Apr 8, 2021
Aluminum Window parts
Need help with all of the parts in the attached photos.
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Home Owner Dallas
Mar 6, 2021
Home Owner from Dallas
Mar 6, 2021
Spring balances
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
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