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S900-26 26" Series 900 Spiral Balance

S900-26 26" Series 900 Spiral Balance
Professional Uncasville, CT
Jul 15, 2016
Professional from Uncasville, CT
Jul 15, 2016
S900 balances snapped when closing the last half inch
I ordered S900-26 balances. I should have gotten 27" but I moved the installation down an inch to account for the difference in length. I hope these pictures tell the story. As I said to customer care when I called Wednesday AM, everything went well until we closed the window the last half inch. Wh ... (cont.)
Quick Learner Merrillville
May 18, 2016
Quick Learner from Merrillville
May 18, 2016
Spiral balance tip color
I notice that only green and red is presented in the , is white tip not available anymore, the spiral balance that was in the window I remove is white and I wonder I can use the green tip? the window is a little bit heavy.
Handy Person Rapid City SD
May 10, 2016
Handy Person from Rapid City SD
May 10, 2016
carefree window replacement parts.
I found a post on your web site about replacement spiral balances for tilt windows that would work on Carefree windows. I ordered two 900-27 spiral balances. My bad they should have been 900-26. the end that fits in the pivot lock shoe does not fit in the shoe in my windows the two nubs as I call th ... (cont.)
Quick Learner san antonio tx
Nov 5, 2015
Quick Learner from san antonio tx
Nov 5, 2015
replacement balance
I have a spiral tilt window balance that needs replacement. Here are the dimensions, 3/8" diam x 26" length: window is 34" ---> x 26 7/8" ^ weight is approx. 15 pounds. On the tubing JR either P or A is written on it, plus number 4. Could you recommend proper balance and tension tool, and price? Ho ... (cont.)
Home Owner Baltimore, MD
Aug 27, 2015
Home Owner from Baltimore, MD
Aug 27, 2015
Tilt Window Spring
Hello, The springs in my tilt window failed. The window measures 44" from the top to the sill. I had the same thing happen to another window in my home. It measured 52". We ordered: (1) S900-25 : 25" Series 900 Spiral Balance (1) S900-26 : 26" Series 900 Spiral Balance (1) S900-24 ... (cont.)
Handy Person North Carolina
Feb 12, 2015
Handy Person from North Carolina
Feb 12, 2015
identify tilt window spiral balance
The pictures are from a tilt window spiral balance that needs replacing. I'm thinking the S900 series, except that the length is 25-1/2" as shown in the picture. The tube is made of plastic not metal. Also as shown in the picture the tip is yellow, not red or green, the options for the S900-25 and ... (cont.)
Quick Learner Hampton va
Feb 12, 2015
Quick Learner from Hampton va
Feb 12, 2015
Replacement springs
Please help me identify the springs and other parts I need to keep the window up. The white shaft is approx. 26" long and it measures about 3/8" across. It came off a MW window. I need several replacements as these do not work anymore.
Home Owner USA
Jan 6, 2015
Home Owner from USA
Jan 6, 2015
Spiral Balance Identification
This is from a double hung window. I need three. The entire rod measures 26 3/8". And 3/8" in diameter.
Home Owner San Jose, CA
Oct 2, 2014
Home Owner from San Jose, CA
Oct 2, 2014
window too heavy for available balances
I have a 31 lb window with 3/8" spiral balances. Neither the red tip or the green tip spiral balances are rated for this weight. What do I do?
Handy Person Palm Coast, FL
Mar 31, 2014
Handy Person from Palm Coast, FL
Mar 31, 2014
selecting correct spiral window balance
Tube length = 26" Tube diameter = 3/8" Window weight = 34 lbs (tilt in) Tube tip color = white You site didn't show a white tip option (only green and red), so I need to know which balances to order. Thanks - Steve
Home Owner Oklahoma City, Ok
Dec 19, 2012
Home Owner from Oklahoma City, Ok
Dec 19, 2012
spiral window balance replacement
I have a home 15 years old. Aluminum insulated windows were manufactured by company in Dallas. Company has changed names. Windows have the spiral window balance and I need to replace several windows. I will measure the lengths and diameter of the existing ones before I order. Your page mentions ... (cont.)
Home Owner Blaine, MN
Aug 23, 2012
Home Owner from Blaine, MN
Aug 23, 2012
Need help finding CareFree window pivot shoes
Hi I am having problems keeping my Carefree windows up and I need to find the parts. It seem that their are two components one is a spiral tensioning spring and the other is a white plastic rectangular part the pivot shoe holding the window and the spiral tension spring in place. I believe the ... (cont.)
Contractor Montpelier Ohio
Jun 25, 2012
Contractor from Montpelier Ohio
Jun 25, 2012
3/8" spiral balances with black tip
I have a 26" 3/8" tube with a black tip do you offer a replacement? Thank you. Ryan
Home Owner Indiana
Apr 25, 2012
Home Owner from Indiana
Apr 25, 2012
Window hardware
Tilt Window 3/8" Diameter Tube Balances 900 series. We need new hardware for Dutch Home 1992-1994 windows. PVC was around the spring tube with a black tip. Tube length is 26" with a 3/8" diameter not including PVC.\
Quick Learner
Jan 27, 2012
Quick Learner
Jan 27, 2012
What color tip for 3/8" dia, 26" tube, 25 lbs
I have a 3/8" diameter 26" length spiral balance for a 25 lb window sash. What color spiral balance do I use? Also, do the spiral balances come with an adjustment tool or do I have to buy one separately.
Handy Person Pennsylvania
Jun 21, 2010
Handy Person from Pennsylvania
Jun 21, 2010
Spiral Balance length
Old balance is half rod and half heavy spring. Top half is rod and bottom is spring. Total length is 24 1/2" to blue bushing. I replaced it with a 24" solid rod, but it is not long enough. With window in the closed position, I have 1 1/4" gap at bottom of window. Do I need a 25" rod or 26"? ... (cont.)