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75-006 Spiral Balance Charging Tool for Tilt Windows

Thanks for the great video. I am having a difficult time getting any guidance on Patriot single sash widows. I know the spiral balance is adjustable, and a few of my windows refuse to stay open. Is the procedure for Patriot windows the same, and which tool is appropriate?

How can you tell if the balancer needs cleaned/adjusted versus replaced? Several hard to raise/lower windows and all have those balancers. When I take it apart, what am I looking for? Thanks for the great site and info!

We have some Alcoa windows with the number 2093 on the glass panes. They will not stay up when opened (one actually falls hard). I am looking to replace the parts that will hold the window in the open position.

Greetings Sir or Ma'am, I'm in need of some parts for one window that no longer stays up. It appears that the lock has failed along with inner rail piece. I also have another window that needs lower latch to raise window. I have enclosed an image. Thermo Guard Inner Rail is 1.5 inches Lock ... (cont.)

Better Built window with aluminum frame will not stay open. The bottom part only designed to open and close. As it is now someone needs to hold open or put something under it to support it if wae want it open.House built in 1997. Attahed is a picture of the window. Inspector said "spring" is brok ... (cont.)

Hi - i'm looking to replace a tube balance (or maybe a pair) in a window that keeps sliding down. the tube is 29 1/2 inches long, and has a blue tip. Should i submit a photo or is that enough information? Thanks.

I have Traco model TR5000 windows in an apartment builing that need some help. I have been told that Traco does not support this model. I will need all of the different parts, spiral balances, tilt latches, etc. Do you have a list of the parts that fit this model? Thanks, Bob

Hi, I have some windows that won't stay up. I think the spring/tube has lost it's ability to hold them up. Do you think they can be "reset". I see you sell a tool to do that. Or do you think I should replace them. If a tool will might do it, which one? If I need to replace it which wou ... (cont.)

I have a number of vinyl windows (brand unknown) with broken spiral balances: 4 windows - approx 30 lbs for lower sash, black tips on rods, 37" long x 3/8" diamter 2 windows - approx 20 lbs for lower sash, black tips on rods, 27" long x 3/8" diameter All are fixed upper, tilt lower. Assume I ne ... (cont.)

this video is great. I ordered the charging tool. I want to order 2 new spiral balances for the upper sash and 2 new pivot shoes. I have american craftsman silverline tilt vinyl windows. How do I determine the spiral balance length and pivot shoes to order? Also the video does not show how ... (cont.)

Hi, I ordered 8 parts from you. I got the red tips, because the broken ones were also red tip. I installed them and windows don't stay open. The windows are double pane, maybe 20 lbs each. What would be the appropriate tip to order. Ben

I would need 12 and the tool to pull the spring down - let me know how to order - (the top metal insert broke so it's not in the picture - ) Thanks- Twad

Can you identify the enclosed pivot shoe It Measurements as best as I could determine 2" long 1 1/8 " wide 1.2" thick there is no cut out in the sash to actually remove the shoes. Hopefully I can with the help of a dremel tool, make a exit slot in the channel. Spiral Balance is a red tip 28 ... (cont.)

i have seen your video on spiral balance on a single hung tilt window. it was very informative, thank you. Now I need the part to replace it. The window is 70" tall. I will need 2 of them and am wondering what the lead time on that is. i will also need the priming tool. Thank you, Karlo ... (cont.)

Hi guys, I need surface release replacement mounts for Traco double hung windows series TR 4300; I took a picture of label,can mail it if needed but,rest of it goes as follows; 851771 062503 202-008 I appreciate your help and would like to order parts if you have them ASAP

WHEN WE FIRST HAD THE NEW VINYL WINDOWS INSTALLED 10 YEARS AGO WE COULD OPEN AND CLOSE THEM WITH TWO FINGERS, NOW YOU HAVE TO USE BOTH HANDS AND REALY PUSH HARD TO OPEN AND SHUT THEM. IS THERE A SPRAY OR SOMETHING THAT I CAN DO TO MAKE THEM WORK LIKE THEY DID YEARS AGO? THE TOP WINDOWS ARE ALMOST IM ... (cont.)

window will not stay up. does taking out the spiril balance release the tenison. could the tenison have been lost causing the window not to stay up? If I replace the spiril balance 3/8" series 900 23" on both sides of my window do I need the charging tool to recharge the balances? Or do the new ba ... (cont.)

My Atrium windows are approximately 15 years old and were made in their North East Plant which was shut down some years ago. I spoke to a representative at Atrium in the Carolinas and he referred me to Swisco. He said I need a "Balance Winding Tool" to wind the spring balance that has gotten loose ... (cont.)

Hello, how can I losen my vinly double hung windows? They have spiral balance. also some of them don't stay up. how can i fix that? What can I do? Thank You!

I have attached a picture of my kitchen window. I would like to replace the balances for the top window but I am not sure what to order. The glass for this window (and for the bottom window) measures 16 inches, and they are tilt windows. As you can see from the other picture, on one side the bal ... (cont.)