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S400-29 29" Series 400 Spiral Balance

Hi, Need some help please. Original metal Better Built windows installed in our new house 1997. Notice that one window has two and another has one spiral balance staying down when the window is opened (use clamps in channel to keep open. Took one out and the lubrication on the spiral is dried up and ... (cont.)

Your website offers some real good reading material. I have those builder grade non tilt windows. I know I need your S400-29 spiral balances. The bracket on a couple of sashes are broken. What would you recommend as my best choice: 17-031 or 17-094 or ????? Would the 17-031 interfere with the wind ... (cont.)

Installation of the 17-026 Bracket and adjustment of the balance is similar to what is shown in the following: Guide: How to adjust a spiral balance on a non-tilt window The only difference for you is installing the brackets on the side of the sash, not underneath as shown in the instructional ... (cont.)

I have several windows of different sizes that are all failing regarding the spiral springs. We use them often. The builder used cheap material so I am thinking about upgrading my springs. They currently have a green tip, non-tilt, 3/8 tube diameter and 28.5 inches long. I did not see any option ... (cont.)

question: I am trying to replace a spiral balancer from my window frame. I watched your video about removing the screws from the bottom of the window to attach and replace the balancer. The only problem I cannot find any screws to remove from the window lower casing. I am looking at series 500 for ... (cont.)

I need replacement retrofit spiral balances but do not see in your site an attachment that would work. My windows are ADL trimline windows

3/8" diameter, 29" long, green tip. Can you tell me your price & part number? Thanks. Also, I assume that the posted prices are for a single balance so that, if I want to replace both, I will need to buy a pair. Correct? Thanks. Phillip

I cannot find anywhere on your site any load capacities for the various color tips on spiral balances. Assume it would be tabular with color and load range ? Load range would be based on use of pair of balances ?

The alum window bottom sash has a hollow (three sided) (open towards the bottom) channel running along the bottom. Does the bracket (#25) just snap into that channel with the hook towards the outside and the snap-in (1 inch tall) portion to the inside? There is nothing to screw into on this window w ... (cont.)