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17-012 Bracket, #32
17-012 Bracket, #32
Home Owner
Bay Area, California
Jun 5, 2024
Home Owner from Bay Area, California
Jun 5, 2024
Trying to figure out spring system in old solid wood double hung windows
Hi, I have 2 double hung windows (they do not tilt). They are old and solid wood, one does not open and the other does not open well. I removed the window today to understand the spring system, and took some photos. Do you know what type of spring system this is. And if so, do you carry replacement ... (cont.)
Contractor
Washington, DC Area
May 13, 2024
Contractor from Washington, DC Area
May 13, 2024
Need to identify sash spring for replacement. I will need many.
No markings. Tube is 3/8" diameter x 25-3/8" long with a 5/16" x 2-7/8" foot. 3/8" tube is wrapped by a coiled spring for 17-5/8" of the length. The coiled spring is 1/2" diameter. Thank you! Jeff
Quick Learner
May 7, 2024
Quick Learner
May 7, 2024
Window Balance removal
I am attaching several photos in order to try and identify the replacement balances that I'd need for windows in my home. I'm guessing these windows are original to the house which would put them as having been installed around 1960. The windows have a fixed (at least they do not appear to move) u ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
USA
Apr 23, 2024
Quick Learner from USA
Apr 23, 2024
Identify part for purchase
Looking for this part
Quick Learner
Apr 23, 2024
Quick Learner
Apr 23, 2024
need help
My windows are circa 1960. Below are photos of the size and type currently installed. Since I'm between sizes offered by Swisco, I'm wondering if I should order just larger or shorter than current? Current measures about 30.50 - 30.75".
Home Owner
Maryland
Apr 22, 2024
Home Owner from Maryland
Apr 22, 2024
Vintage window balances
Hi, we have double hung wood windows in a 1950s ranch. No identifying marks that I can find. The balances seem to be just a plastic tube with a spring inside, screwed to the sash at the top and the bottom of the window itself. We would like to replace them with something better, if possible. What ki ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
USA
Apr 15, 2024
Quick Learner from USA
Apr 15, 2024
Measurements and photos of 7 windows needing balance springs
Dear Help, We have 7 M&W double-hung wooden windows needing replacement balance springs. They are original windows, installed in 1992 by the builder. All 7 windows are 72" tall and 27" wide. The metal springs on each side measure 3/8" wide, while the plastic channels that encase the springs measure ... (cont.)
Handy Person
Baltimore
Apr 10, 2024
Handy Person from Baltimore
Apr 10, 2024
Aluminum window non tilted 18.5 inch
Need indetifiy window balancer
Contractor
Santa Fe NM
Apr 2, 2024
Contractor from Santa Fe NM
Apr 2, 2024
Spiral Balance lengths
Hello I am looking to add spiral balances to existing single hung windows that do not have any balances. The moveable lower sash is 29-1/2 " high and the overall window opening is 57-1/2" high. I would like to use series 500 balances. Can you advise me on the recommended length?
Quick Learner
Mar 28, 2024
Quick Learner
Mar 28, 2024
Window restoration
Hello, I have windows that I believe are original from the 1950s. Some of them do not stay up properly. They have spring balances. Can I replace these springs to restore them? I can provide more photos if that would help.
Handy Person
Richmond, VA
Mar 23, 2024
Handy Person from Richmond, VA
Mar 23, 2024
Old balance replacement for service window balance
Hello, Our church has a service window from the kitchen to the parish hall, both balances hardware connecting the balance to the window have broken, see pic 8008. The balance has a spiral spring inside the metal round casing, It was nailed to the top of the frame (pic 8011) The wooden window weighs ... (cont.)
Handy Person
Mendham NJ
Mar 11, 2024
Handy Person from Mendham NJ
Mar 11, 2024
Spiral Balance Replacement/Wooden Window
I am replacing the lower sash of a window as part of a bathroom remodel in a first floor addition to my house. The original part of the house is from the 1860s and the extension was built in the early 1950s. I had the lower sash made at the same time I was replacing a lower sash in the original part ... (cont.)
Home Owner
Honolulu, Hawaii
Mar 7, 2024
Home Owner from Honolulu, Hawaii
Mar 7, 2024
Spiral Spring
House was built in 1950. There are no markings on window nor the actual spring device. I know I will need to weigh the window in order to determine the spring rate required. The bottom 2" hinges and gets attached to the bottom of the window via two screws. I believe this is now a separate part from ... (cont.)
Handy Person
Louisiana
Feb 26, 2024
Handy Person from Louisiana
Feb 26, 2024
Spiral balance
39" tube Bottom sash weighs 18-20 lbs
Contractor
Marlton NJ
Feb 23, 2024
Contractor from Marlton NJ
Feb 23, 2024
Spiral balance. 1960?
27" cover. Light green spirals on spring. Gray where red/blue usually is. 3" under clip. Window is wood 28h 28.5 w 3 over 3 panes. TY KARL
Contractor
Philkipsburg , New Jer...
Feb 19, 2024
Contractor from Philkipsburg , New Jersey
Feb 19, 2024
Spring and pivot bar for uniflex
Looking for availability for spring and pivot for uniflex window . Please see attachments Thank you , Sean
Quick Learner
Texas
Feb 14, 2024
Quick Learner from Texas
Feb 14, 2024
Balancer assistance
Length 35" Diameter 5/8 Bottom has no color markings If I need to weigh it, I can
Home Owner
Florida
Feb 5, 2024
Home Owner from Florida
Feb 5, 2024
Spiral balance attachment issue
Good afternoon, I am trying to attach my S500 spiral balance to the 17-083 bracket for my windows. The brass bracket will not fit into the keyhole cut in the bracket in any combination of turns. I am attaching photos of my old hardware to make sure I purchased the correct items and the new hardware ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Philadelphia
Jan 30, 2024
Quick Learner from Philadelphia
Jan 30, 2024
Spiral tube window
Hi, I am trying to replace my old spiral tube window balances. This house was built in the 50s and it seems like these are still the original windows. Surprisingly enough the windows are in good shape just need some updating. There are no markings on the units. They are 23"long, 3/8 wide. The sa ... (cont.)
Contractor
Riverside CA
Jan 20, 2024
Contractor from Riverside CA
Jan 20, 2024
Spiral balance replacement
Window is a non tilt that measures 22 3/8" high x 41 7/8" wide and weighs approx 12lbs. The spiral tube measures at 21" and is 9/16"(5/8). Has a foot bracket like your #32. Would this require the red or the blue spiral balance for proper lift!Thank you Dan