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75-006 Spiral Balance Charging Tool for Tilt Windows

We just move into this house built in 1966-67. All the windows are Thermalgard by Season-all. I have the customer number of the orignal owners who had the windows installed, production order number and item # from the interior of the window. Currently 3 of the window sash pulls (not sure what to cal ... (cont.)

Dear Sir. I had Wintech Industries double hung tilt-in vinyl windows installed in 1997. I need to remove pivot shoes. The side jambs/rails have no cut outs. I tried your 75-069 jamb spreaders with no luck. Vinyl jambs are too ridge. Do you recommend I cut out a portion of the jamb to remove th ... (cont.)

I have 4 Alcoa tilt windows (2 are 21 inch wide and 2 are 25 inch wide) windows weigh around 12 pounds each. I need to replace the spiral window balances- the current spirals have a blue tip and are 3/8 wide and measure 29 inchs long- the window has markings 2050 29.125 redo marked on them -windows ... (cont.)

I need 8 of these (see photo). I think they are called "Pivot Shoes", as well as two jam spreaders. Can you identify them? I also need 8 spiral tube balance with double pins, (see photo).

what is the difference in the sprial balance charging tool for a tilt window and a non tilt window? I think I may have ordered the non tilt but will need the tilt.

My Double hung Window is really Tough to open, it makes a lot of noises as if they are going to come out. One of the window contractors told me that it might be need to be replaced. How do i check if its just the "Spring Balance" that needs its tension adjusted ? Thanks In Advance AJ ... (cont.)

I have a home in Florida's west coast and built in 2003. They used SIMONTON hurricane windows (aluminium frame)and I have 6 windows that fall down when you open them. the tensioners or shash adjusters or what ever they are called need to be replaced. here is the number that appears after the b ... (cont.)

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.)