Viewing all customer Discussions for:
S600-28 28" Series 600 Spiral Tilt Window Balance

S600-28 28" Series 600 Spiral Tilt Window Balance
Quick Learner Somerville, MA
Sep 27, 2018
Quick Learner from Somerville, MA
Sep 27, 2018
Need help with pivot lock shoe ID
Hello, Your 15-015 has the right outside dimensions, but I'm not sure about the size of the pivot bar pocket. My pivot bar has a stamped U shape, 0.315 wide by 0.190 high. The pocket in the shoe is about .33x.22. Will the 15-015 accept the pivot bar I have? Also, my spring balances are unlike anyt ... (cont.)
Quick Learner Westerville ohio
Sep 3, 2018
Quick Learner from Westerville ohio
Sep 3, 2018
Spiral balancers
This is a picture of the two balancers I took out of my tilt window.After measuring I came up with a 27 and1/2 inch tube and 28 and 1/2 spiral.The dimensions of the glass is 26 1/4 x 30 1/2 and weighs 18 lbs.The diameter of the tube is 3/8 inch.It also has a blue end which you should be able to see ... (cont.)
Home Owner Michigan
Aug 20, 2018
Home Owner from Michigan
Aug 20, 2018
Pivot shoe
I am buying parts to replace the balances in my three windows. However, I see you also offer pivot shoes. Question: WHAT IS A PIVOT SHOE? I'm trying to understand and decide if I need to purchase them as well as the balances, at this time. Thanks, Laurel
Home Owner georgia
Jul 17, 2018
Home Owner from georgia
Jul 17, 2018
Not sure which one
I can not find window name attached pictures of what I need the window balacer. It is 3./8 wide. Tip to tip 28in. The top plastic is the broken part I need for 4 windows both sides
+2
Quick Learner Ne Jersey
Jul 17, 2018
Quick Learner from Ne Jersey
Jul 17, 2018
Spiral tips shorter than mine
I ordered 28 series 900 balances, but they are not a good fit. (order 1009692). I will have to return them. What do you suggest?
Home Owner Newport, NC
Jul 10, 2018
Home Owner from Newport, NC
Jul 10, 2018
spiral balance
tip color BLUE, not chart
Quick Learner Chapin, SC
Jun 28, 2018
Quick Learner from Chapin, SC
Jun 28, 2018
Replacement balances for MW windows
We need the spiral balance springs for two windows and the other pieces they fit into. They are single hung. The part is 28" (not including the metal end piece.We can't find the name of the windows but were told they are either metal industries or MW windows. Can send other pictures if necessary. ... (cont.)
Quick Learner USA
Jun 14, 2018
Quick Learner from USA
Jun 14, 2018
Converting a block and tackle balance to a spiral balance.
Hello, I am hoping you can help with a window repair project. I have a home with 8 vinyl windows (no manufacturer name I can find), all of which have broken (cheaply made!) balances. The balances are spring loaded, and mostly plastic parts that deteriorated over their 15-year life. The window sa ... (cont.)
Quick Learner Monmouth Junction
May 31, 2018
Quick Learner from Monmouth Junction
May 31, 2018
Need help to identify and getting the parts for my windows
Sticker on my windows say: 3150 White Single Hung Sloped EGRESS Window 6/6 Grills White 36 1/2 X 59 1/2 4235 Sl2627.18.D09 128241 6/6 Grills I measured the length of the spiral balance Tube length = 28 inches Diameter = 5/8 Nylon Bearing Color = Red I am not sure about Pivot Shoes since they ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
May 3, 2018
Quick Learner
May 3, 2018
champion window
5/8 dia. the color is blue and it measures 28
Home Owner Grand Rapids,MI
Apr 8, 2018
Home Owner from Grand Rapids,MI
Apr 8, 2018
4' over all length spiral balance
Do you sell a 9/16 x 28" balance with 4' over all length ?
Home Owner Kingston Springs TN
Mar 19, 2018
Home Owner from Kingston Springs TN
Mar 19, 2018
Replacment springs
I purchased a house that has double hung windows that have broken springs. The plastic piece at the to is actually what is broken but I cant find the plastic piece by itself. My springs also have a white collar that cover the spring so you do not see it. The one I have out measures 27.5 inches and l ... (cont.)
Home Owner Jacksonville, FL
Mar 1, 2018
Home Owner from Jacksonville, FL
Mar 1, 2018
Window balance
I need 3 of these balances, but am unsure of which color tip is needed. Are there any other parts needed for install? Thank you!!
Quick Learner Bremen, ohio
Nov 20, 2017
Quick Learner from Bremen, ohio
Nov 20, 2017
Length of spiral balance
I measured my original spiral balance (the tube part, not the spiraled part) and it measures 27.5 inches. Will a 27" work, or do I go bigger?
Home Owner Gibsonia, PA
Nov 6, 2017
Home Owner from Gibsonia, PA
Nov 6, 2017
balance rod replacement
Greetings, I currently have the rods in the images in my windows - one won't go up, the other won't stay up. The existing rods measure 27 1/2" from top to bottom of blue bushing. Can these be replaced with current models not having a plastic tube covering? Thanks! Bob A
Quick Learner Orlando
Sep 11, 2017
Quick Learner from Orlando
Sep 11, 2017
sinble hung tilt balance replacement
We have 9 ea ply gem single hung aluminum windows. They all need tilt balance replacement parts (18 in total). All windows are the same size. I did my bees at identifying the part and found this one to be the one I think is the correct one: S900-28, yellow tip. I have a few questions before placing ... (cont.)
Contractor Freehold
Sep 5, 2017
Contractor from Freehold
Sep 5, 2017
Seal-O-Matic Window Balance
This balance came off a Seal-O-Matic window (Ocean, NJ). The rod is 28" in length with a 5/8" diameter.
Home Owner Boston
Aug 22, 2017
Home Owner from Boston
Aug 22, 2017
window hard to open/close
Hi, I have a couple of tilt windows that are hard to open and close (go up or down). Do you think it will help if I replaced the spiral balance? Thanks a lot, Li
Contractor Iowa
Aug 8, 2017
Contractor from Iowa
Aug 8, 2017
Window balance
28" window balance.
Quick Learner
Jun 9, 2017
Quick Learner
Jun 9, 2017
Double Hung Window Spiral Tilt Balance
Hello, I need help to identify and replace parts for a double hung window. I need: Spiral tilt balance Pivot bar Balance shoe I have one window with about 28" for each sash (length of the spiral tilt balance) and one window with about 32" for each sash. Thank you