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75-006 Spiral Balance Charging Tool for Tilt Windows
75-006 Spiral Balance Charging Tool for Tilt Windows
Landlord
Philadelphia
Jul 25, 2012
Landlord from Philadelphia
Jul 25, 2012
Red or blue balances?
Hi there - I have 3 windows in a unit that won't stay up because the 27", 5/8 blue spiral balances have no strength left. A friend of mine happened to locate a new 27" spiral balance, but with a red end. It works fine, and the sash now now stays up when you put it there. So - for the other ... (cont.)
Home Owner
Lackawanna, New York 1...
Jul 23, 2012
Home Owner from Lackawanna, New York 14218
Jul 23, 2012
Tilt window spiral valves replacement including new pivot shoes and sash stops
Need to order replacement parts so that windows can become operational again. From your video, the spiral valve appears the same as your series 600 How can I confirms this before ordering? Are there different lengths? Regarding one of the spiral valves I have removed, the spiral blade inside the ... (cont.)
Home Owner
Kentucky
Jul 19, 2012
Home Owner from Kentucky
Jul 19, 2012
Counter balance for window replacement
I need to replace the counter balances in my windows that are 26 years old. I just bought a townhome, and have to keep the same windows or replace them with specific specifications. Therefore, I thought if I could find the counter balance that would work with the certain window that that would be ... (cont.)
Handy Person
Massachusetts
Jul 17, 2012
Handy Person from Massachusetts
Jul 17, 2012
Spirex balancer wont hold in place
the spring is not holding in place. should I buy a new spirex balancer or just need the special tool to adjust the pressure
Quick Learner
New Jersey
Jul 17, 2012
Quick Learner from New Jersey
Jul 17, 2012
Spiral Balance sliding block and replacement parts
I am interested in purchasing 5 pair of spiral balances and would like to be sure that all parts will fit the windows I am working on. There are two parts that I am checking on: The sliding part at the end of the spiral that the window connects to and the block at the end of the tube. The channels i ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Rocky Hill, Ct
Jul 16, 2012
Quick Learner from Rocky Hill, Ct
Jul 16, 2012
sash wont stay up, need window spiral balances
i have 4-5 tilting windows where the bottom sash will not stay up when opened. they have red tipped bearings on the spiral rod.
Home Owner
Atglen, PA
Jul 10, 2012
Home Owner from Atglen, PA
Jul 10, 2012
Patriot Window replacement parts
Our house was new in 2001. We have a number of inoperable single hung Patriot windows. I do not know the Model of the windows. The major problem is the Block and Tackle Rod Balances are broken. Currently we have a total of 11 windows that are not working properly - 9 with the bottom tilt in pane th ... (cont.)
Handy Person
Manville New Jersey
Jun 27, 2012
Handy Person from Manville New Jersey
Jun 27, 2012
Windows coming down with new balancers
I replaced 2 windows upstairs with the red tip balance. The one window comes down about 6 or more inches no matter how many adjustments I make to the balance. The other window was OK last year but now it is coming down about an inch or so. My question is, should i try the blue tipped balance? ... (cont.)
Home Owner
May 15, 2012
Home Owner
May 15, 2012
Broken plastic part for spiral balance
We have vinyl double hung, tilting windows. When I disengage the lock, the top window drops down. We have found small plastic pieces that have obviously broken off, looks as though they are from the bottom of the balancer. If so, would this cause the top window to drop open? I have not been able ... (cont.)
Home Owner
North Carolina
Apr 4, 2012
Home Owner from North Carolina
Apr 4, 2012
Pivot Lock Shoe
Good afternoon - I am very hopeful that you may be able to help me. I have several broken windows at my home, the pivot shoe(s) have broken. They are white Silverline tilt windows with a white plastic pivot shoe housing the spiral rod in the shoe directly. My home is about 11-12 years old. Th ... (cont.)
Handy Person
Marysville, Ohio
Mar 29, 2012
Handy Person from Marysville, Ohio
Mar 29, 2012
Window spring tip colors
I am replacing nine window spiral springs that do not hold window up ,Their are two other windows with red and blue tips that work but the nine that do not are all red . Are the colors what determine the spring strength and if it does should i go to a different color?
Quick Learner
Cudahy, Wisconsin 5311...
Mar 27, 2012
Quick Learner from Cudahy, Wisconsin 53110
Mar 27, 2012
spiral balances
Hello, I am just trying to get to know my windows. How do I get to the spiral to measure the correct length? I think the diameter is 3/8ths. Also, do you have directions on how to replace the spirals and charge them? Thank-you, Cheryl B.
Contractor
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Mar 23, 2012
Contractor from Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Mar 23, 2012
3/8" diameter spiral balances red tip
I need 2 spiral window balancers. The style I have/need is a 25" long, 3/8" diameter aluminum tube, with a red tip, with markings that read "ET A 3". I will also need the inexpensive tensioning tool. Thanks, Marc
Home Owner
BROOKSVILLE FLORIDA
Mar 22, 2012
Home Owner from BROOKSVILLE FLORIDA
Mar 22, 2012
TILT WINDOW SPIRAL BALANCES
I NEED 2 BALANCES MEASURE 30 INCH, 3/8 DIAMETER AND THEY HAVE GREEN TIPS ON THE BOTTOM. I ALSO NEED 2 BOTTOM PIVOT SHOES AND ALSO TILT WINDOW SPIRAL BALANCE TOOL.
Quick Learner
Pepperell
Mar 6, 2012
Quick Learner from Pepperell
Mar 6, 2012
Pls Confirm items below go together
25" Series 600 Spiral Balance W/Red end P/N S600-25 x Qty 30 I beleave I need 75-006 X qty 1 would this be the correct tool for S600-25 But I'm not certain about the Pivot shoe? Think it is 15-046 How long will it take to receive the parts once I place the order? Can I use my FedEx account ... (cont.)
Contractor
Staten Island
Mar 2, 2012
Contractor from Staten Island
Mar 2, 2012
Spiral Balance tip colors
I have balances that need to be replace in my home. While trying to order on line I'm being asked to pick a spring color. The options are black, green and red. My balance is blue and there is no option for blue, so I am unable to proceed. Tell me what to do, please. Louis Here are the photos ... (cont.)
Contractor
Queens, New York
Feb 1, 2012
Contractor from Queens, New York
Feb 1, 2012
Identifing correct Pivot Lock Shoes
Hi, I am Danny. I am working on rehabilitating 17 existing "Aluminum, Termo-break, Double Hang, Tilting Windows, and I need help identifying some of the parts I need. I am including a PDF of the existing Pivot Lock Shoe that I need to replace for the 17 Windows, totaling 68 "Pivot Lock Shoes". ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Jan 27, 2012
Quick Learner
Jan 27, 2012
What color tip for 3/8" dia, 26" tube, 25 lbs
I have a 3/8" diameter 26" length spiral balance for a 25 lb window sash. What color spiral balance do I use? Also, do the spiral balances come with an adjustment tool or do I have to buy one separately.
Quick Learner
NC
Dec 19, 2011
Quick Learner from NC
Dec 19, 2011
How do I use a spiral balance charging tool?
How is the charging tool to be used? Do the spiral balances come already charged? Thank you in advance. Donald
Quick Learner
Pitcairn, PA
Nov 15, 2011
Quick Learner from Pitcairn, PA
Nov 15, 2011
USS Alside Window Parts
We're trying to find replacement parts for the windows (obviously not the original) of a 100 year old house attached to a church in Pitcairn. We've attached pictures that capture what's needed. The first 2 shots are what breaks off, the rest are of what remains in the frame, and the frame itself. ... (cont.)