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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.)
Home Owner Wilton CT
Oct 28, 2026
Home Owner from Wilton CT
Oct 28, 2026
Pivot shoe
Not sure about the brand but the window lock shows harvey on it
Quick Learner New Jersey
Oct 26, 2026
Quick Learner from New Jersey
Oct 26, 2026
Pivot shoe
4 windows won't stay up. The pivot shoe is broken and doesn't hold the balance spring. I will need the spring tool also.
Quick Learner Harrington Park NJ
Oct 17, 2026
Quick Learner from Harrington Park NJ
Oct 17, 2026
Replacing vinyl replacement tilt in window spiral balances
Weight of sash is 12.2 lbsLength of spring housiing tube is 20 inchesOuter diameter of the housing tube is 3/8 inches Number on housing tube #FQA 0I believe these were manufactured by Chelsea Building products in NY State approximately in 1997.
Quick Learner
Oct 9, 2026
Quick Learner
Oct 9, 2026
need help
Greetings I am seeking assistance in replacing the following two (2) window sash balancers with the same specifications: 3/8 diameter barrels 16" barrel lengths 29.75" overall lengths One side is missing a small spring that measures approximately 1.25". This spring provides resistance against one o ... (cont.)
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Quick Learner NJ
Oct 2, 2026
Quick Learner from NJ
Oct 2, 2026
Window parts
Silver cylinder with spiral rod. Orange cap at the end. Rod is about 1/2 inch diameter and 28 inches long.
Quick Learner Oakland Florida
Oct 1, 2026
Quick Learner from Oakland Florida
Oct 1, 2026
Window repair
looking to replace parts
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Quick Learner Pawleys Island
Oct 1, 2026
Quick Learner from Pawleys Island
Oct 1, 2026
Contractor San Marcos ca
Oct 1, 2026
Contractor from San Marcos ca
Oct 1, 2026
Spiral balancers and related parts
the metal tube on the balancer is 35inches the white part on the left islides to allow the window to tilt the white part on the right is activated when the window tilts to lock the balancer in place I am hoping you don't need the pictures of the parts installed I won't have immediate access as the c ... (cont.)
Home Owner Chesterfield, Va
Sep 30, 2026
Home Owner from Chesterfield, Va
Sep 30, 2026
Spring replacement
26" long 5/8 diameter blue tip.
Handy Person New York
Sep 30, 2026
Handy Person from New York
Sep 30, 2026
Need help identifying Tilt Latches, Pivot Shoe, and Spiral Balance for Vinyl Window
I need help finding the right replacement parts for my vinyl double-hung tilt window.Here is what is broken and needs replacement:Tilt Latches: The top plastic latch snapped off.Pivot Shoe: The bottom shoe broke inside the jamb track.Spiral Balance: The spiral rod twisted and popped out.I have attac ... (cont.)
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Quick Learner Northport New York
Sep 22, 2026
Quick Learner from Northport New York
Sep 22, 2026
sash rebalance clip
need to replace 65 sash rebalance clips for this window
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
Aug 1, 2026