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75-006 Spiral Balance Charging Tool for Tilt Windows

75-006 Spiral Balance Charging Tool for Tilt Windows
Jun 8, 2010
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Jun 8, 2010
Charging a spiral balance
Sure, I'll do my best to clarify this term.In short, charging a spiral balance is when you wind the spiral rod in place to allow the spring to build up tension. This is necessary during the installation process for just about all spiral balances.The easiest way to do this is to use a special tool ma ... (cont.)
Contractor Paris tn
May 30, 2026
Contractor from Paris tn
May 30, 2026
Cork srew balance
We have 3/8 diameter sleeve at 34 long. Not sure of weight of window but is tilt . Any suggestions
Quick Learner Lucedale, MS
May 24, 2026
Quick Learner from Lucedale, MS
May 24, 2026
Series 900 Spiral Balance Quote
My balance is a 3/8" diameter tube and the tube is 33.5" long. They have a yellow plastic band on the tube. My windows are tilt and raise. I need 10 balances for 5 windows.
Home Owner Ridgewood, NJ
May 23, 2026
Home Owner from Ridgewood, NJ
May 23, 2026
Tilting window spiral balance help please
Hello, The top part of the window keeps slipping down. Does that mean I should replace the spiral balances? Tilting window spiral balance, window dimensions 23 1/2 " ht x 30 1/2 " width. Pictures attached Thanks for your help. Best, Josh
Quick Learner Belmar. NJ
May 23, 2026
Quick Learner from Belmar. NJ
May 23, 2026
Pivot shoes and spiral
Hi, I need to replace 4 pivot shoes and 4 spiral balance rods. My windows are measuring 52.5 tall and 29" wide from molding to molding. Can you please send me links to the parts I need to purchase? Thank you!
Quick Learner Lexington
May 7, 2026
Quick Learner from Lexington
May 7, 2026
Tilt mount
I need the tilt mount for a 3/8" spiral valence, both track and sash.
Quick Learner Alabama
May 6, 2026
Quick Learner from Alabama
May 6, 2026
Need replacement sashes
I have some windows that barely open. I believe the spiral sash is the issue. Can you help me identify the part?
Quick Learner Malden, Massachusetts
Apr 24, 2026
Quick Learner from Malden, Massachusetts
Apr 24, 2026
Pivot shoe
I have a NEWPRO window that needs a couple pivot shoes. As you can see by the attached picture it shows one that the shoe is good and has the spiral balance assemble attend to it. The 2nd picture shoes that the shoe is broken, the part of the shoe where the spiral assembly attaches to is broken. It' ... (cont.)
Handy Person Indianapolis IN
Apr 8, 2026
Handy Person from Indianapolis IN
Apr 8, 2026
Spiral balance for single hung tilt sash. 5/8" diameter tube 22-3/8" long.
8 windows with all the same balances. Also need to identify the tilt slider shoes will need removal tool and spreader tool
Quick Learner United States
Apr 6, 2026
Quick Learner from United States
Apr 6, 2026
Need Window Parts
I wonder were the pictures I sent enough to decide which model I buy. My sash is 17Lb. heavy and 26” high. I also would like to know how much the spiral bounce tool and the shoe are where the spiral bounce is attached. I need 2 spiral bounces, 2 shoes (if price is within few bucks), one tool ... (cont.)
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Quick Learner Akron
Apr 2, 2026
Quick Learner from Akron
Apr 2, 2026
Window issue
I cannot find markings on windows and I can't get the sash to come out of frame so can't get a better picture. Trying to fix and determine parts as the window will not stay up.
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Quick Learner New Prague
Mar 31, 2026
Quick Learner from New Prague
Mar 31, 2026
Home Owner New Hampshire
Mar 30, 2026
Home Owner from New Hampshire
Mar 30, 2026
Pivot Lock Shoe
I have Lockheed Window NUCON double hung windows that need the pviot shoes replaced. I have attached a few photos. Please let me know if you need further information
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Landlord SHOWLOW, AZ 85901
Mar 18, 2026
Landlord from SHOWLOW, AZ 85901
Mar 18, 2026
Tilt windows
There are no markings anywhere.It's a condominium complex. "The Pines" It was built in 1985 in SHOWLOW, AZ 85901. Are you able to figure out what brand these windows are? I would need the hardware for two windows left and right side. Tilt locks, tilt guides on bottom of tilt window, left, and right ... (cont.)
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Handy Person Johnson City, TN
Mar 10, 2026
Handy Person from Johnson City, TN
Mar 10, 2026
31" red tip spiral balance for non tilt windows
Hi, none of the 6 double hung vinyl windows in the house I just bought will stay open. The spiral is the same for all of them. 31" long, red tip, looks like the s400. In a few of the windows that I managed to force up, the red tip was shattered. There's grease everywhere. The windows are marked 198 ... (cont.)
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Home Owner United States
Mar 2, 2026
Home Owner from United States
Mar 2, 2026
Need Pivot Shoe
Hi, Hope you can help me select the correct Pivot Shoe for my older Vinyl Windows (30+ years old). Attached are photos of the current Pivot Shoe. I believe it's 5/8" thick x 1 1/4" width x 2" Height at corners (Note: Height at center is 2 1/8")Looking forward to your guidance. Thank you, ... (cont.)
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Handy Person Melbourne fl
Feb 26, 2026
Handy Person from Melbourne fl
Feb 26, 2026
The shoe from a spiral balance system
Above is the sticker for the widow and a picture of the parts I need. The shoe is 1/2 deep and 1 inch wide
Handy Person Georgia
Feb 26, 2026
Handy Person from Georgia
Feb 26, 2026
Pivot shoe
Looking for part for Sunrise slider windows
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Handy Person Roanoke VA
Feb 9, 2026
Handy Person from Roanoke VA
Feb 9, 2026
Quick Learner North East Maryland
Jan 27, 2026
Quick Learner from North East Maryland
Jan 27, 2026
Phillips window repair parts
I need 14 red tip spiral balances. They are 26" tube...3/8" wide tube . Also 6 green tip spiral balances 26" tube 3/8"wide tube . 10 pivot pins . 4 tilt lashes 2.5" long by 5/16 wide . Thank you Jim Schuler