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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.)
Quick Learner Pagosa springs colorad...
Sep 9, 2026
Quick Learner from Pagosa springs colorado
Sep 9, 2026
Home Owner 28277
Sep 4, 2026
Home Owner from 28277
Sep 4, 2026
Window sash
I'm looking to replace this window sash. I am unable to find any sticker on the window to find make or model.
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Home Owner 02474
Sep 2, 2026
Home Owner from 02474
Sep 2, 2026
Pivot shoes I'm trying to replace
Attached are images of the pivot shoes I'm trying to replace for my spiral balance double hung windows. The old pivot shoe fragment measures 1.25 inches across. I'm not able to figure out what brand are my windows unfortunately.
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Home Owner Colchester CT
Aug 22, 2026
Home Owner from Colchester CT
Aug 22, 2026
trying to identify spiral balances
the length is 28 7/8", lower window sash is 18 lbs, 3/8" diameter but the tube is white plastic and looks like the tip may be white and inside the tube when the spiral is closed. Looks white when fully extended. Can you help me identify what i need?
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Home Owner Hanover, PA
Aug 21, 2026
Home Owner from Hanover, PA
Aug 21, 2026
Spiral balance tubes
Hi, my tilt windows in my sunroom were installed when the room was added in 1999. I didn't move in until 2016, and they have never opened/closedd easily. Some make a hideous, loud clicking noise when opening. I think I've determined that it is likely my spiral balancing tubes. I've determined tha ... (cont.)
Contractor FL
Aug 19, 2026
Contractor from FL
Aug 19, 2026
simonton
hello im trying to fix 2 windows for a customer of mine. i beleive they are simonton. i need 4 spiral balancers, 4 shoes, 4 pivot bars. windows are 47x47 vinyl double hung insulated glass. parts are for the lower sash only for both windows.
Contractor Pennsylvania
Aug 7, 2026
Contractor from Pennsylvania
Aug 7, 2026
I need new counter ballance
I need new counter ballances for this window. Can you identify the parts from this picture? I have pulled the windows out, so removing the part and taking more pictures would be easy too. Thanks John
Quick Learner Toronto, On
Aug 1, 2026
Quick Learner from Toronto, On
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Quick Learner Bahamas
Jul 28, 2026
Quick Learner from Bahamas
Jul 28, 2026
RE: Spiral Balance
I require 23" Length Spiral Balancers that is 5/8" thick with orange/red base; however I am unable to be 100% sure of the exact series that I require. Can you take a look at the pictures and let me know if you can determine the exact series required? Thanks in advance Bianca
Handy Person Williamsburg VA
Jul 23, 2026
Handy Person from Williamsburg VA
Jul 23, 2026
Quick Learner New York
Jul 22, 2026
Quick Learner from New York
Jul 22, 2026
Older window pivot shoe
I not even sure who made the windows.
Landlord Franklin Lakes, New Je...
Jul 14, 2026
Landlord from Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
Jul 14, 2026
Pivot
I am looking for a pivot shoe for a block-and-tackle sash. The window is a Westminster/BE 38 × 60 29WN380600HNND 13411012-1 The closest dimensions I could get of the shoe were roughly 1.5" wide by 2" tall with a channel depth of roghtly 7/16ths
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Contractor Cleveland ohio
Jul 8, 2026
Contractor from Cleveland ohio
Jul 8, 2026
Balancers
just wondering what size Window balancers I need
Quick Learner Kitchen
Jul 4, 2026
Quick Learner from Kitchen
Jul 4, 2026
Tilt window
need coil balance and the metal piece that is broken in the picture. Also how do you take them off when there is no spot to slide out. coil balance is 5/8- 26in length.
Home Owner ct
Jun 25, 2026
Home Owner from ct
Jun 25, 2026
please
i need this hold peas
Distributor Richmond Va 23220
Jun 10, 2026
Distributor from Richmond Va 23220
Jun 10, 2026
Window ballasts
Looking for price and availability on 50-S600-22 Window Ballasts and also a Tool. Thanks Wayne
Quick Learner Willingboro, nj
Jun 5, 2026
Quick Learner from Willingboro, nj
Jun 5, 2026
Pivot shoe
The pivot shoe with a blue center has two blue plastic ear like pieces one on each long side
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.