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S600-28 28" Series 600 Spiral Tilt Window Balance

S600-28 28" Series 600 Spiral Tilt Window Balance
Quick Learner Decatur il
Jun 6, 2017
Quick Learner from Decatur il
Jun 6, 2017
Orange tip?
On my 28" spiral balance the tip looks more orange than red. The weight match's the red tip. Not sure what to do.
Quick Learner Pharr, TX
May 23, 2017
Quick Learner from Pharr, TX
May 23, 2017
Help finding balance
Please help me to find the spiral balance. The measuring length is 28" and it has a red tip. This balance was installed in 1980. Attached are some pictures of it. Thanks.
Home Owner blue bell , pa
May 16, 2017
Home Owner from blue bell , pa
May 16, 2017
28" series 500 spiral balance
i bought 500 spiral balance.but bottom shape is different. i send photo. would you check out please.
Quick Learner WI
May 3, 2017
Quick Learner from WI
May 3, 2017
Yellow tip for S600-28?
My balances have a yellow tip, what is the compatible color?
Quick Learner
May 3, 2017
Quick Learner
May 3, 2017
Spiral tension rod
Hi, could you please advise which tension rod I would need. Spiral tension rod, tube is 28", red tip, tilt window, believe Napco window. The width of the tube is 5/8/. 9/16
Contractor Pittsfield, MA
Feb 21, 2017
Contractor from Pittsfield, MA
Feb 21, 2017
Old windows, unknown brand
Old windows, unknown brand - 28" slider piece that goes vertically on each side of the double hung window. Need 7 of these
Home Owner PA
Nov 29, 2016
Home Owner from PA
Nov 29, 2016
Therma tilt 5000 balance
Purchasing a home. Thermo Tilt 5000 windows failed inspection because the lower pane will not stay up when raised. Was informed the white plastic balance on 3 windows needed to be replaced.
Home Owner USA
Aug 30, 2016
Home Owner from USA
Aug 30, 2016
Patriot windowS600-28
I have patriot Windows with a spiral balance length of 28.25 inches, should I order your 28" length balance as a replacement? Mike
Handy Person Culver City
Aug 30, 2016
Handy Person from Culver City
Aug 30, 2016
Need tilt window replacement parts
Need to replace spiral windowl tilt balancer L=28" dia :28" black , pivot lock shoe L2" W 15/16 T 9/16 ( which should fit the better bilt die cast pivot bar 85-698 ) Please advice me. Tnx
Home Owner Arizona
Jul 27, 2016
Home Owner from Arizona
Jul 27, 2016
Correct tip color for new balances series 600
Buying new balances for my windows. They are 20 years old and the desert heat has ruined them. Need to know what color tips to buy. I have 28 inch, 5/8 inch diameter tubes. The window sash weighs 15.1 pounds. Thanks for your quick response and any recommendations or diagrams on how to install would ... (cont.)
Quick Learner New Jersey
Jul 12, 2016
Quick Learner from New Jersey
Jul 12, 2016
Spiral Balance Length
Hi, My spiral balance measured as 28.5". Should I buy 28" or 29" for a replacement? Thanks, Doil
Quick Learner NC
Jul 6, 2016
Quick Learner from NC
Jul 6, 2016
need replacement part for the Spiral Window Balance
see the picture that the while shell is 28" x 9/16", with tip measured about 29", which replacement is the right one? I may need over 12 pieces.
Quick Learner Brooklyn, NY
May 31, 2016
Quick Learner from Brooklyn, NY
May 31, 2016
Selecting correct spiral balance for tilt windows
I purchased 4 red tipped S600's as that is what my tilt window has...but I wonder if I should have purchased black tipped instead? The window sash weighs about 45lbs. The windows were never easy to open and close, but they got to a point where they wouldn't budge. I watched the videos and install ... (cont.)
Home Owner burlington nj
Apr 11, 2016
Home Owner from burlington nj
Apr 11, 2016
Replacement spiral balances
my spiral balancers are 28 1/4 " long, tips are red5/8 diameter, what balance should I use to replace them?
Quick Learner Toronto, CA
Mar 16, 2016
Quick Learner from Toronto, CA
Mar 16, 2016
single hung, tilt, spiral balance wood window parts
Back in 1997 we did a renovation which included all new windows.... they are ALL wood frame and sash... single (lower) hung & tilt mechanism So, here are the following main issues I have.... First main issue is the PLASTIC tubing around the spiral balances have dried up, cracked, disintegra ... (cont.)
Quick Learner Pittsburgh, PA
Nov 10, 2015
Quick Learner from Pittsburgh, PA
Nov 10, 2015
Tricky window
Hi, all, Last week I repaired my first DH window with new pivot locks and balances (thanks to Paul) and feel confident of my skills. Moving on to the next window, I'm completely stymied. The window (Thermal-Gard) is a teast 20 years old and has top-mounted tilt latches, pivot locks (one broken) a ... (cont.)
Quick Learner Bloomfield NJ
Oct 15, 2015
Quick Learner from Bloomfield NJ
Oct 15, 2015
Quick Learner Eagleville, PA
Sep 23, 2015
Quick Learner from Eagleville, PA
Sep 23, 2015
Window repair
Owens Corning Fiberglass double hung window model: FDH has broken channel slider where the balance spring attaches.
Home Owner Westchester, NY
Sep 17, 2015
Home Owner from Westchester, NY
Sep 17, 2015
Home Owner IL
Sep 10, 2015
Home Owner from IL
Sep 10, 2015
How to replace a spiral window balance
The broken spiral balance spring pictures are attached. I want to learn how to replace them. The bottom connection part are broken too. The length is 28.5 Inch, the diameter is 3/8 and the color is blue at the end. What kind of parts I need to buy? Thank you,