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S500-24 24" Series 500 Spiral Balance

I have PGT windows that have spiral balances (24" x 5/8" w/blue tip. We are about 100 yards from the ocean and the ends of the spiral balances are rotted off. Some of the aluminum frame is also gone so there is no place for the balance crows foot to connect to. Is there a part that will screw to ... (cont.)

I found and read carefully your discussion with Quick Learner posted June 1, 2015. This is closest situation to mine. I have GA single hung builder grade installed 1997 and balance has failed. His pics look like mine. After screwing in the top - you say to let the spiral drop down. Does gravity a ... (cont.)

I have a house built in 1985. All original Windows. None of the windows will stay up. Most of the spirals are out of the sash and will not stay in. I believe the Series 500 spiral balance 5/8" is the correct replacement, but I can't figure out what is the bracket to hold it. Could you please ... (cont.)

Hi, I want to replace the spiral balances in the top sash of my window. I know i need the Series 500 spiral balances in red but do not know what length to order. The sash measures 26.5 inches, top to bottom. I already discarded the old balances so cannot measure them. Thanks for your help. ... (cont.)

The 24" pair of balances I am replacing definitely have a black tip. They are about 20+ years old. The picture of the replacement shows a red tip. Please assist in clarifying this difference.

Is there another shoe I can use for this type of window. I use these on a rental I have but the plastic shoe breaks often and needs to be replaced all the time to keep the windows working. How about a metal type that does not break?

I need 6 of these. 9/16 x 24". can you help?

My balancer has a white tip and no markings on the tube at all. It is a 5/8 X 24 tube with a white tip It is out of a non tilt window What part number and description do I use?

I am sending this because the online form did not work. These springs are for a small bathroom non tilt out window (home built 1981). Sash weighs about 6 pounds (still in tracks). End pin is series 500 (5/8 dia 24 in long). In your listing the choices are red or blue. Which one do you recom ... (cont.)

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.)

Hello, I need spiral balances for wood sash double hung windows.Specifically need the foot that attached under the sash. Specs: sash weight 12 to 13.5 lbs. Tube dia. 5/8 Tube length 22in. and 24 in.(8 each) Do you have these? Thanks, Jim

How do I choose the correct length (spiral tube balance) for my window? Does it correspond to the height of the sash? I think I need the S500-24