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17-012 Bracket, #32

Hello, Wondering, if you might be able to provide or recommend a supplier for spiral balance, as on the attached photo for PVC window. Size: length 26", OD 1/2" Best regards,

This is a trial. About 200 sashes in historic building. We have ordered from you in the past for large commercial historic renovations. Sash wt approximately 30lbs..QHCI in Virginia Need a pair of sash clips #32 as well...

I have some very old aluminum windows, and I need to replace a few of the spiral window balances. I am having difficulty finding replacement shoes for them on your website, however. Perhaps some expertise is needed. Thanks!

We have 4 of these - 2 on each our our vertically sliding wooden doors in a church kitchen. 3 if 4 no longer function as white bushings have broken We are looking for 4 new ones that match.

Hi, I am just learning about my wood windows in my house (built 1968). The first floor windows all have these invisible side spring balances. the fine text on them says "Grand Rapid Invisible Spring Balance" (its hard to read). I have 10 of these windows with these spring balances. I'd like to ... (cont.)

I am replacing spiral balances in my Victorian wood sash windows but do not have the old spirals. How do I measure for the new ones? What type do you recommend?

These are from the 1950's I think. Non-tilt window. The foot is 3/8 x 3" long. The tube is 9/16" diameter and 19" long. Each sash weighs about 8#. What would you suggest as a replacement balance and foot. Thanks, Randle

Note arm at bottom of spring. This is screwed to the underside of the sash. Top of spring is just screwed to the top of the frame. Windows are from about 1952. Weight of sash is 7 1/2 pounds. Length is about 20 inches and the diameter of the spring shell is 5/8 inches. All as noted in the pictures. ... (cont.)

I'm looking to get info for first time purchase of balances. I am a professional restorer but have not yet done spiral balances so any additional info you can pass along would be appreciated. I'll be ordering more for another job soon as those windows are nearly finished. This project involves two d ... (cont.)

Do you know where I can get spiral balance tubes and shoes like this?

This is a (1936) wood double hung window. The coil is 3/8" and the channel in the sash appears to be 1/2". Would a series 400 spiral balance work? (The description says for aluminum windows). With a #32 bracket? And could you please tell me how to measure the length for the replacement. Do I ne ... (cont.)

No markings found on hardware, "GA" on window lock. Metal bottom screws into bottom of window.

Hi. I need to replace balances in a house full of windows, but they are old enough (house built in 1965) so that exact replacements are probably not available. Attached are three pics. I may need the clips, too, and perhaps a twister to charge them once installed. I'm a little worried about the scre ... (cont.)

Please help me identify the spiral balance shown in the attached 4 pictures. I spoke to Jody on Friday about this and she requested pictures, so here they are. The balance is from a wooden single-glazed sash, 26" wide x 20 high, vintage about 1953, manufacturer not known. I have 2 of these, plus 5 l ... (cont.)

The church building I help maintain needs new spiral balances for the windows. There are no names or markings on the tube. The tube is 39 15/16" long and 5/8" in diameter. One of the photos shows the broken support bracket. The wooden sash is 38.5" wide and 39.75" tall. I don't know how much it weig ... (cont.)

To Swisco, I have to replace many spiral balances. However, they are old and not color coded as the new ones are. I am hoping you will be able to help me identify and supply the balances I need. The metal cylinder is 27 in long and ½ inch wide. I have also attached a photo of the end part. Thanks ... (cont.)

This photo is a spiral balance 29 inches long by 1/2 wide with a bottom bracket that measures 1-3/4 inch by 3/8 inch. Would a replacement of a series 400 balancer with a bracket #14 work as a replacement? If not, could you recommend one.

We are located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and are looking for spring balances for wooden single-sash windows (non-tilting) installed in 1954 when the building was constructed. We would need a minimum of three balances (preferably four) for the two windows, since there is only one balance ? i.e., ... (cont.)

What kind of spiral rod should I use to replace the old ones? How do I remove the old ones? The old spiral rods are 7/16" in diameter and 22" long.

Trying to get the right balances for non tilt aluminum windows ,the old one is the rusted one.