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S600-28 28" Series 600 Spiral Tilt Window Balance
S600-28 28" Series 600 Spiral Tilt Window Balance
Contractor
Jackson, Mississippi
Oct 25, 2012
Contractor from Jackson, Mississippi
Oct 25, 2012
3/8 series 400 balances
I'm trying to figure out what tube lengths & tip colors for an order I need to place. If I go by the tube lengths you show it appears I would have a couple of inches sticking out beyond the top or bottom of each sash. I have different sash heights and weights. I'll attach a pdf of the quantities, sa ... (cont.)
Home Owner
pittsburgh
Oct 18, 2012
Home Owner from pittsburgh
Oct 18, 2012
Surface release mounts for Traco windows
Hi guys, I need surface release replacement mounts for Traco double hung windows series TR 4300; I took a picture of label,can mail it if needed but,rest of it goes as follows; 851771 062503 202-008 I appreciate your help and would like to order parts if you have them ASAP
Quick Learner
New Jersey
Jul 17, 2012
Quick Learner from New Jersey
Jul 17, 2012
Spiral Balance sliding block and replacement parts
I am interested in purchasing 5 pair of spiral balances and would like to be sure that all parts will fit the windows I am working on. There are two parts that I am checking on: The sliding part at the end of the spiral that the window connects to and the block at the end of the tube. The channels i ... (cont.)
Home Owner
Jul 9, 2012
Home Owner
Jul 9, 2012
Spiral Balances won't keep my windows up!
I recently ordered spiral balances and needed to use 12 rotations to load the balances so the windows would stay fully up. When I loaded at 9 rotations it would stay half up. The original balances were red tips and ths sash weight is 21-22lbs. I need additional balances for other windows and was ... (cont.)
Contractor
louisianna
Mar 5, 2012
Contractor from louisianna
Mar 5, 2012
My 28in spiral balance is too short
youre measurement direction mean what ? the pins are in the wrong place add a inch to get correct units ? what do i do with the 8 pcs i have too short ?
Quick Learner
Kentwood, louisiana
Jan 31, 2012
Quick Learner from Kentwood, louisiana
Jan 31, 2012
my tip color is yellow. what does my balance need?
The tip of my window balance is yellow and you don't show this color on your chart. Which color should I use?
Home Owner
Vancouver, Canada
Jan 26, 2012
Home Owner from Vancouver, Canada
Jan 26, 2012
Rotten PGT window parts
Our 10 yr old double hung windows made by PGT have several parts rotten. (See attached pivot shoe picture.) Our house is in Belize, Central America. It looks like Pivot Shoe #15-047 is the correct replacement. Just want to check that the 3" Pivot Bar will fit in it... I also believe that I will ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
New Jersey
Jan 5, 2012
Quick Learner from New Jersey
Jan 5, 2012
Patriot Window balances and hardware
Need to replace both right and left tilt latches, pivot shoe and spiral balances for a set o patriot windows.... Hoping you can help nail down the exact parts.... Any help is greatly appreciated.... Rich
Home Owner
Pennsylvania
Jul 14, 2011
Home Owner from Pennsylvania
Jul 14, 2011
Alcoa Vinyl Windows
Can you kindly recommend which spiral balance to purchase to replace the broken ones in my Alcoa Vinyl Windows. Also, any tools that might be required too. Pictures attached... Thank you. Bob F.
Home Owner
Ann Arbor, MI
Apr 26, 2011
Home Owner from Ann Arbor, MI
Apr 26, 2011
Alcoa Window Parts
I'm looking for replacement parts for my Alcoa windows that were installed when the home was built new around 1996. The windows are white and the spiral balances have a white casing. I've attached a couple of pictures, but I'm not sure what series/model windows I have.
Contractor
Rhode Island
Mar 30, 2011
Contractor from Rhode Island
Mar 30, 2011
Multiple windows with bad balancers
I have multiple windows with bad balancers they are 28" long, 9/16"deep, 1 1/4" wide, they are of the flat channel type with 2 spiral balancers located inside the channel
Oct 29, 2010
Oct 29, 2010
Black Tip window balances
We do have black tip window balances available but you need to pick out the series spiral balance first. Start at the beginning of the spiral balance catalog section to determine the series balance you need.
Home Owner
Abingdon, MD
Oct 19, 2010
Home Owner from Abingdon, MD
Oct 19, 2010
Spiral Balance Measuring Question
I am replacing damaged spiral balances for many of the windows in my house. I know which pivot shoes to order, but need some help with the spiral balance. I currently have the Red tip series 600 balances installed in my windows. When I measure the rod it comes out to 28 3/8. This is measuring fr ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
maryland
Sep 24, 2010
Quick Learner from maryland
Sep 24, 2010
window balance sizes and colors
The balances I'm replacing have a tube that is 27"3/4 long. The tubes are plastic. The cam is 5/16" wide. The plastic tube is 7/16" wide. They have black bushings and are for tilt out windows. The total extended lenghth is about 50". What balance do I need to order? My sizes, colors, and plast ... (cont.)
Home Owner
Owasso, Oklahoma
Sep 17, 2010
Home Owner from Owasso, Oklahoma
Sep 17, 2010
Correct length for a S900 Spiral balance
The length,(the best I can tell from measurement of the broken spiral balance)I need to replace is 28.5" Should I order a 28" or a 29" spiral length from Swisco? We look forward to your speedy reply.
Home Owner
Ohio
Aug 25, 2010
Home Owner from Ohio
Aug 25, 2010
Help with choosing spiral balance replacement part
Hello, I need help in choosing the correct sprial replacement part for a tilt, single hung window. I have detailed pictures and measurements. Thank you, Jeffery