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S500-27 27" Series 500 Spiral Balance

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.)

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.)

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.)

I need to replace several window frames but preserve the wooden sashes because they are in one of several condos in a historic building. The upper sashes will be permanently fixed in position and I intend to fit the lower sashes with spiral balances.The windows are grooved already, so I can route th ... (cont.)

I am replacing the spiral balances on wooden windows in a house built in the 50's. The window sashes come in 2 different widths: 36" width sash - weighs 12.4 lbs. 48" width sash - weighs 15.6 lbs. I want to purchase the 27" Series 500 spiral balances, and I'm not sure if I need the red tip o ... (cont.)