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75-006 Spiral Balance Charging Tool for Tilt Windows

Hi there. The spiral balancers I'd like to replace have no color, but I know are 29" and 3/8" dia. Would you be able to determine the weight/color needed by the size of the bottom sash? It measures roughly 44"x29" and is double pane. Thank you for any advice

I recently purchased 2 29" 600 series spiral balances. The old ones measured out at 5/8". They were the Alcoa balances with the white plastic coating. The new series 600 balances were very difficult to get into the slot on the side jambs. I was able to get them in with a little more force than antic ... (cont.)

I have had a devil of a time reattaching the spiral balance to the shoe. It keeps popping out. What is the trick to reattaching these and keeping them in? Thanks

Hi, I need help with a window. To start, I've attached pictures. I'm sure you'll have other questions to help me purchase the correct pieces. Please contact me by email Thank you, Debbie

We have 3 or 4 windows that will not stay up or the spiral balance will fall down. We are wanted to fix the windows but are not sure what all we need. I will need the spiral balance charge tool. These windows are pretty old but are still good. Could you please help me with what I need to do and to o ... (cont.)

I'm looking for balancers for my Better Bilt tilt windows. The house was built in 1996. I believe the tube is 3/8". I have 4 windows that either do not stay open or open. If you need more info I will try to get it. Thanks so much Fran

I am having difficulty locating a name on these windows. I have three windows that will not stay up. I found that the small plastic part that the spiral balance goes into is broken on the three windows. I need up to find where I can purchase replacement parts. Can they be retro fitted with another ... (cont.)

First I can't find any markings on the existing tilt windows.The tube is 24 inches long and 9/16 diameter I've included pictures of the tube end that you can see has a "red" end.I need to identify and replace a number of pivot shoes, picture included. Also need help in understanding how you replace ... (cont.)

Hello, I have ten Alcoa "Magna-Frame Series" signal hung tilting windows 29"W X 49" H The lower sash is 14lbs. The spiral balance tub is 25.75" long with a 1/2" OD white vinyl cover. The inside balance tub without the cover is 24.5" long with 7/16" OD Dia. The pivot shoes seem to be ok. I would lik ... (cont.)

Hi, the pictures show the parts that I need and the window code Year etc. I need 1) the white vinyl tube that covers the spiral balance 2) the white small vinyl (rectangle) part at the top of spiral balance 3) tilt latch

Need help identifying the correct replacement part - please help ASAP. Thanks! Jim B.Also need the tool that's used to install these parts...

I have Crystal replacement windows in a property I own and I would like to return them to working order. The attached ZIP file contains pictures of the parts I require. After looking on your website I came up with part number S600-14 white tip, S600-16 white tip and 15-120 for the pivot shoe. I c ... (cont.)

I need 2 pivot shoes for now to see if they will correct window problem.If they work I will need more. Also, may need 21.5 inch blue tip spiral balances in the future. Also,I need (one) spiral balance tool 75-006.

Hi, I ordered window parts from you last week but was not the correct sizes. I am ordering 9/16 spiral balances of various lengths along with shoe swivels. My old ones shown above have a thickness of 1/2 inch. I notice your blue ones are 17/32 thick, but the white ones are exactly 1/2 inch, which m ... (cont.)

Unable to locate the same size in your catalog. I didn't find any numbers on the parts but the windows were manufactured by Georgia Pacific and were installed in the early 90's.

Hi, I need to replace the spiral balances on our Better Bilt windows. To gain access to the balances, there are 2 plastic stops at the top of the windows, which are easily removable. There are also semi- rigid plastic covers in the side channels covering the Spiral Balances. They are roughly abou ... (cont.)

Need the springs and stops plus a tool

I am working on a home that is about ready to close. One of the items on the inspection report was repair/replace windows that will not stay open (fire code related). I have 8 aluminum windows in 3 sizes with the red-tipped spiral balances. The red tip (I believe called bushings) are pretty much bro ... (cont.)

Looking for these parts, pictures attached. I do not know what make of windows these are. The house was built in 1993.

Believe this is pivot bar # 26-428, but can't tell by your picture ifthe end is flanged out like mine. It is from a Quaker Alex J window. Will be looking for pivot balance & sash balances for the same. Thank You, Dan