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75-006 Spiral Balance Charging Tool for Tilt Windows

75-006 Spiral Balance Charging Tool for Tilt Windows
Quick Learner NY
Jan 28, 2024
Quick Learner from NY
Jan 28, 2024
Need help ID'ing balances and shoes
I need to replace two, 25" and two, 22" balances and the corresponding shoes. I've looked at your various parts, but I can't figure out which ones to get. The balances appear to be 3/8" diameter. Attached are photos. Can you ID which parts I need? Thank you very much.
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Contractor Macomb county
Jan 26, 2024
Contractor from Macomb county
Jan 26, 2024
Balancer shoe
Have not been able to find this part anywhere!!! Please help me with this!!! It says Dakota balance inside of it. This shoe hooks to a spiral balancer.
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Quick Learner Virginia
Jan 25, 2024
Quick Learner from Virginia
Jan 25, 2024
help getting right part
Should have done this to begin with...I ordered and received the wrong pivot shoe. (15-070) Looking for your help to get the correct one. The image in my hand is what remains of the broken one. Other images are to help identify windows. I measured it at 1 1/4in wide, 2in deep, I think 2 inches tall ... (cont.)
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Professional Randallstown, Maryland
Jan 11, 2024
Professional from Randallstown, Maryland
Jan 11, 2024
Shoe Identification
I was able to identify the correct balance but I'm not sure which shoe to purchase along with it. We are replacing 9 sets of balances for a customer.
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Contractor Toronto
Jan 9, 2024
Contractor from Toronto
Jan 9, 2024
Spiral Balance Question
Hello! I got your spiral balances, and they are almost correct. They have the spiral part right up until the end where the "T" hanger is. However my previous balances have a longer, straight section (the spiral doesn't go right up until the end). This is an issue as the spiral won't let the balance ... (cont.)
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Quick Learner Chicago
Jan 6, 2024
Quick Learner from Chicago
Jan 6, 2024
Traco Window Top Sash
I have an aluminum Traco window. The bottom sash operates. The top sash appears to be somewhat fixed, but it does appear to have a release button on each side on the top the same as the bottom sash. It also appears to have pivot shoes of the same type the bottom sash has. The right hand shoe is ... (cont.)
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Quick Learner USA
Jan 3, 2024
Quick Learner from USA
Jan 3, 2024
Identifying parts
I have taken pictures of the parts I need and I measured of the spiral balance. I also need a pivot shoe. The spiral balance is 28 1/2' long. Thank you, the windows are able to tilt. There are no color tips on the spiral balance tubes. The diameter of the balance tube is 3/8. The length of the tu ... (cont.)
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Landlord Santa Cruz, CA
Dec 21, 2023
Landlord from Santa Cruz, CA
Dec 21, 2023
Spiral-looking metal rod in channel balance??
My windows are having a lot of trouble opening and closing and making not good sounds? I think I need to replace the balances but when I look at the options, I don't see ones that look quite like these that I have in the photo. I'm not there now otherwise I would take better photos. I didn't realize ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Dec 19, 2023
Quick Learner
Dec 19, 2023
Help Identifying Window Manufacturer or Options
Help Identifying Manufacturer or OptionsHello, I have vinyl single hung double pane windows. The bottom sash part in some (meaning the part I can remove and that raises/lowers) has condensation between the double panes. I've tried identifying the manufacturer by inspecting the windows for markings, ... (cont.)
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Handy Person Mesa, AZ
Dec 18, 2023
Handy Person from Mesa, AZ
Dec 18, 2023
Window parts
I need some window parts and hoping you can help me. All of the parts are broken so I'm having a hard time identifying them.
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Quick Learner Louisiana
Dec 17, 2023
Quick Learner from Louisiana
Dec 17, 2023
Window Balancer Help
I have a few windows that are having trouble opening and staying open. I assume it's the balancer. The spiral has fallen down on a few of the windows. Will I need to replace the whole balancers or can I re-tension the current balances and re latch it. It's the H-R40-48x72 series 300. If I need to r ... (cont.)
Handy Person Naples FL
Dec 13, 2023
Handy Person from Naples FL
Dec 13, 2023
ton of broken windows, mostly NON-tilt, Alum casings
DjhmservicesGood morning Swisco. Glad I found you. Handyman down in FL with a ton of broken windows, mostly NON-tilt, Alum casings, using the spiral balance. Mine are sheathed in White plastic sleeve for aesthetics. Measures 28", has a red tip and bottom sash does NOT tilt down. I'm not sure how to ... (cont.)
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Home Owner Harrod, oh
Dec 12, 2023
Home Owner from Harrod, oh
Dec 12, 2023
Unknown window prob from the 80s
Window is from the 80s.Margaret
Home Owner DAVENPORT, IA
Nov 23, 2023
Home Owner from DAVENPORT, IA
Nov 23, 2023
Part ID
Hi, I was washing my windows today and theis one would not go back in. It seems the parts at the bottom are broken. I understand from.ypur great tutorial how to find the type of spiral part, but I am really unsure how to identify, measure, and install this part. Would you be able to help? I'm hoping ... (cont.)
Handy Person
Nov 10, 2023
Handy Person
Nov 10, 2023
Windows parts
I'm looking for two windows balance the color is red or orange and two windows locks on the end of the window that hold the in place. It made by Better built.
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Quick Learner Florida
Nov 10, 2023
Quick Learner from Florida
Nov 10, 2023
Spiral balance
35" long.. 9/16" wide Not colored tip.
Quick Learner Savannah Georgia
Nov 9, 2023
Quick Learner from Savannah Georgia
Nov 9, 2023
Balance question
Good morning! I have spiral balances in my windows and wanted to confirm the type. It looks like the S600 but I didn't see a white tip option in the 28/29 inch and wasn't sure what color to pick. I also wasn't sure which size to pick based off the 28.5 that mine are. I included pics to assist. Thank ... (cont.)
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Quick Learner Cape May new Jersey
Nov 6, 2023
Quick Learner from Cape May new Jersey
Nov 6, 2023
Pivot shoe
I need parts # for the pivot shoe. The window top is 24 inches orange tip 9/16 diameter. The bottom is 27 inches orange tip 9/16 diameter. I would like to order 4 pivot shoe and 2 each of the balancer.i would also like 4 pieces of the foam wipers on end of balancer .Also need the balance toolPlease ... (cont.)
Home Owner Orlando, Florida
Oct 29, 2023
Home Owner from Orlando, Florida
Oct 29, 2023
Spiral balance
Hi, I'm replacing the spiral balances in my windows. They weigh 20 pounds and the tube length is 30 inch and they are tilt. What model number balance would you recommend? Thank you. Matt
Home Owner Maryland
Oct 16, 2023
Home Owner from Maryland
Oct 16, 2023
Spiral balances and shoes for Silverline windows
We need to replace the spiral balances and lock shoes on window purchased in 1997. We also will need an adjustment tool. A photo of the window sticker is attached. Please advise the parts required and thanks.