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S500-28 28" Series 500 Spiral Balance

Need replacement for spiral balances.

The bottom sashes (the only sashes I'm working on as the upper sashes are painted shut and won't be used anyway) are 9.4 lbs. The tube is 28" long and the diameter is 5/8". Thanks so much!

I have four identical windows and one smaller one that need to have their spiral tube balances replaced. All of them have broken plastic tubes that seem to be about .50" in diameter. The four identical windows have a 33 " tube, and weigh just over 12 lbs. The smaller window has a 28" tube, and proba ... (cont.)

Spiral balances : What Does each of the colour tips on the spiral signify in terms of sash weigh ?Thanks,JN

I need balances at 28" long to supports wood sah with attached storm panels weiging about 40-45 lbs The plastic/steel reinforced balances that we removed were 9/16" dia Please advise. They need to be heavy duty.

Greetings! I live in an 80 year-old house with spiral balances in the windows. They are in bad shape. Some are missing parts or missing altogether. I am sending photos, but I'll bet you have nothing like these in stock, so I'm hoping you can provide all new equipment to install in my sash channels. ... (cont.)

I'm restoring my old windows and need help identifying the right spiral balance. I think it's called double hung window... both windows go up and down the the outer window has the smaller spiral balance which has no tube and is just the spring and spiral.I guessed the length and came up with 27 inch ... (cont.)

I cannot find the end clip for this style of spiral tilt. The tube is 3/8" & the length is 28". It seems the clip is riveted & has a spring in it. Is there a replacement for this or do I need to pry out the clip to be reused?Thank you,Kentaro

I have uploaded pics of my aluminum framed window's channel that shows the slots into which the spiral rod connects. The connector for the spiral rod end appears to be permanently attached to the outer edge of the sash. What is the correct way to install new balances in this case? I have measur ... (cont.)

Hello, I'm glad I found your website! I have a 64 yearly home with I have owned for the last 39 years, my one and only home I bought. Within a few years I did some work on my dining room window which measures 44-1/4 " wide by 64" high and I wasn't happy with the original spiral balance sys ... (cont.)

Hello, We are retrofitting a number of old double hung windows, wanting to remove the pig iron weights, rope, and insulate the window pockets and install a new type balance. Which type to you recommend? The overall window size is 32" x 57", so each sash is just over half that for height. ... (cont.)

I also require the window fitting as the photo attached. Any idea please?

I would need four units. The window sash is not more than 20 lb. and is non-tilt. The current spiral head is red. It is a vertical window with one spiral in each side

I have a house that was built in 1948 I am looking to replace the attached parts on 20 original wood windows they all look the same but the tube is different lengths. The tube is 28 inches long on the attached pictures Can you help me identify?

Upon measuring the tube with black spring inside I have cracked the tube. I can still twist it at the top, so I think what broke is just a sleeve to cover spring. The tube measures approx 1/2 inch across the top opening.I need the small plactic rod that fastens the metal tube to the bracket at ... (cont.)

My customer has beautiful, custom-made wood windows. I believe they were made by an Amish craftsman who was very good with wood. However, the balances are not mounted in the jamb; they're attached to the sash. The end of the rope is then screwed into the jamb at the bottom. The sash was very ... (cont.)

I need 4 tubes 500 series tube length is 46", sashes weigh 60 lbs each. I also need 2 tubes 30" for 30#sash, 2 tubes 28" for 30# sash, two tubes 25" for 30# sash, I need 4 tubes 28" for 40# sashes, I need 2 tubes 25 " for 30#sash. I also need the bottom ends attached for screwin

As per discussion this morning with someone there, here is some pictures. ,let me know what product I need, I'll give you a mastercard number to order one for approval by architect, if product is approved I'll order around 70 kits. Probably series 200 will be ok . Pierre

I need a spiral balance and I don't know which one to order. The tube is 28 inches long and it has a black tip. This is for a hurricane rated window. Thanks for the help.

Looking to replace the balance and supporting parts