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S500-29 29" Series 500 Spiral Balance

I received the ordered balance S500-29 red tip, 29" series 500 spring balance. It is too thick of a diameter to fit in the track. It looks like the space is a maximum of 3/8 inches. The S500 too wide of a diameter at about 1/2 inch. Do you have one that is thinner at a 3/8 diameter. ... (cont.)

I work at a mid century modern house that is a bed and breakfast. The house was built in 1948 and has Alwintite windows throughout. I am looking to replace some of the sash springs. I attached a couple of pictures of one I removed because it came out through the bottom of the sash. Since I ... (cont.)

Dear Swisco, Thank you for your help. Aluminum window, single hung, balance diameter looks to be 1/2 inches, length is 29 inches, bottom of balance are rusted off, no shoe found in the window, Here are a few pictures,

I need four 5/8", 23" white tip spiral balances. I didn't see these on your website. These are for a set of 36" wide by 48" tall double pane aluminum windows. I will also be ordering eight 5/8", 29' red tip spiral balances. Can I get bulk pricing?

I have a rod that 29" black tip matches your series 400 Spiral Balance. S400-29 but it looks like you don't offer a black tip

I need two spiral balances for a window (non tilt) that weighs 40 lbs. The old spiral is blue tipped, 29" long, and 9/16" in Diameter. What balances should I order. I sent a question earlier but gave the wrong email. Thanks Ron

Old spiral is blue tipped, 29" long and is 5/8" in diameter. The window weighs 40 lbs. and is non tilt. What replacement spiral rod do I need? I want to replace both of them. Thanks Ron

The top is secured by a single screw but I don't see how or where the lower spiral part connects as they had fallen out with the free end resting on the sill. 5/8" x 29". No identifying markings could be found. These are older replacement windows. (Central Florida) Aluminum single hung single gl ... (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.)

Hello, I am trying to repair four old wooden double hung windows in my garage. The windows have been inoperable for years. The mechanism for each window is some sort of spiral spring balance but they are all either snapped in two or severely rusted. The lower sashes are 12 pounds each. The to ... (cont.)

My husband and I are rehabbing all the windows in our 1954 house. They contain very simple spring balances that I would like to replace with spiral balances. (I saw this recommendation on your forum for a person in a similar situation). The issue I have is that though I know I need 5/8" diamete ... (cont.)

Is the series 500 spiral balance correct for my window? Problems are end is white and should there be an plastic end or will it hook on the side as I was not able to take the window out to look at side.

I know the part I need (S500-29) however it is asking me to select a color (red or green). My old tip that was standard with the Harcar window is white. I have used the above part in other windows, but do not know which color to choose. Thank you.

Springs made in 1960. 29 inch 5/8 tube, sash weighs 15 lbs. The lower brackets are your type X54. What color spring should I order? Thanks.

i have installed 10 balances and hit a snag. i was installing a 29 inch balance in a single hung non tilt window. it drop the balane in from the top of the movanle window, secured the balance top to the frame with the one screw, used the tool to tension and place the balance end in the bottom of win ... (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 have an apartment building with aluminum single pane windows, installed 1963, which have the Series 500 spiral balances. However, the plastic shoes have broken off over the years. They appear to be the 15-009 shoe in your catalog. However, I find no me

I am ordering s500-29 for my windows as the balance have the red tip. how to I know which bracket to use at the bottom. None of my windows have anything holding the ones that are still in place?? I am sending the best photo I could take of a functioning window.