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17-012 Bracket, #32

Folks, I have a broken spring balance. (27", dia. 5/8", no color tip) Not sure which Swisco series replacement part I need. Balance itself is old, but works. The bracket is the broken piece. However the swisco replacement bracket doesn't seem to match the end of this balance. Ideas? Thanks, ... (cont.)

We are hoping to find replacement parts for our house built in 1957. Windows are original. Could you please help us see if your company has the parts we would need? Thank you for any help you can offer! Erin

There are two of these that are in the window frame. The flat part attaches to the windows frame and the sprial is attached to the glass sliding window. Looking to find out what they are.

The school was built in 1957. The balancers are of a spiral type. The clip shown connects the spiral to the window sash. Pictures of actual window and spiral balancer. Ed

I want to find a spiral balance to replace the ones in the lower sashes of my non-tilt wood windows. The existing balances sit in a channel in the sides of the sash. They are attached to the frame of the window at the top of the sash. The existing balances are 29 1/4 inches long, not including t ... (cont.)

Hello. I recently replaced my spiral balances and brackets. In most cases the old brackets had rusted through. The only difference between the original brackets and the 17-012 is that the two hooks that retain the balance end are connected with a piece of metal on the old bracket and the 32 has a ... (cont.)

Hi i recently purchashed a set of series 500 balances. i measured the top balances as a starting point. 21" is the top balances lengthes for the top pane so i ordered that size. The brackets were missing as well so i picked the style that closely matched the brackets on the top which were two diff ... (cont.)

Need replacement parts for an aluminum non tilt, insulated single hung window, circa 1985, manufactured in Seattle. OD of round spring assembly is 7/16"; overall length of black assembly is 26"; spiral extension, straight, is 1"; 90 deg extension is 17/16". Attaches to window by fitting into a gro ... (cont.)

I need to replace the balances in my PMT single hung, non-tilt windows. The existing balance measures 27 inches x 5/8 inch using the method shown on your web site. The distance from the existing screw hole that fastens the balance to the bottom of the window is 53 1/2 inches. If it isn’t lon ... (cont.)

hi, i would like to install balances to replace the ones in my wooden windows. i want the balances to remain hidden when the window is open or closed. i've attached what is currently in place. The top bracket adheres to the sash and the bottom fits into a piece that is mounted inside the chann ... (cont.)

Is there any item available to replace these spiral balances? Trying to re-install them is a painful process. Many have broken covers, and if there is an alternate product available I would be interested. Perhaps something that fits against the existing sides and applies pressure to hold the window ... (cont.)

Hi, I'm looking for replacement spiral window balances. This is the first time I've dealt with this. I believe I have 5/8" balances but it looks like they measure 1/2". They are 22" long. They are going in aluminum, single hung, non-tilt windows. I'm including a picture of the current bal ... (cont.)

i'm installing spiral balances, Series 500, for wooden non tilt windows. the double hung windows have never been fully installed with hardware.... I am purchasing the 17-012 bracket for the lower sashes. Do i use the same bracket for the top window sashes as well?

HI, I have several double hung windows in an old house, that have never been fully installed. Do to the framing of the windows, the best solution is to use non tilt spiral balances. Yet i need your help to select the proper model. How do you determine the balance length required for ea ... (cont.)

Hello, Im doing a repair in a condominium with PGT aluminum windows. The shoe that clips on the lowert lip of the window rusts out but as it does it corrodes the spot the shoe is supposed to mount leaving no place to mount the new shoe. What do you recommend as the way to repair this? I have install ... (cont.)

I need to replace the spiral balances in 32" wide by 20" high by 1 1/4" thick wood window sashes. Each sash has two 27 1/2" by 7 1/2" glass panes. The house was built in 1963. The spiral balance diameter is 19" by 9/16" and the plastic tube color is gray. There does not appear to be any color co ... (cont.)

Hi, can you please tell me if you have the sash balance bracket cover shown in the attached pics. Best regards, Aaron

I have identified these parts as a spiral window balance of some kind. I am, however, at a loss as to where to find these. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

The windows are from about the 1940s and they have tube balance system that I was told might have been called "unique balance". I'm not sure where to look for markings, but I can't find any. They are the 5/8 size and tube lengths are about 22 inches 24 inches. We need one set. Thanks, Kathy ... (cont.)

I want to make sure I do not order the wrong parts for my house. We are trying to sell it so I am replacing the old spirals. I have attached images for you. I am going to need 32 29" ones and 10 of the 17". There is so much paint on them I can not see any names or numbers. I was looking online a ... (cont.)