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S900-28 28" Series 900 Spiral Balance
S900-28 28" Series 900 Spiral Balance
Quick Learner
Vermont
Sep 1, 2023
Quick Learner from Vermont
Sep 1, 2023
Spiral Window Balance Question
Hi, Can you tell me why there are two pins in spiral window balances? Thanks, Deb
Quick Learner
AR
Jul 30, 2023
Quick Learner from AR
Jul 30, 2023
Spiral tube length
My spiral Tube length is 28.5, do I round up or down to replace?
Handy Person
Olympia, WA
Jul 28, 2023
Handy Person from Olympia, WA
Jul 28, 2023
What color tip for a spiral balance
There is no colored tip on the broken spiral balance. How to guesstimate which replacement to choose? Thanks in advance.Jim
Quick Learner
Jun 9, 2023
Quick Learner
Jun 9, 2023
Help needed
May I know which product to order as a replacement. Thank you
Quick Learner
Jun 6, 2023
Quick Learner
Jun 6, 2023
Shoe
Looking for correct balance 3/8 by 28" long
Home Owner
Alabama
May 16, 2023
Home Owner from Alabama
May 16, 2023
Spiral Balance on Tilt Window
I am trying to find the correct replacement spiral balance for my tilt windows. I understand I need to measure the length of just the tube. My issue is my tube doesn't look like what I am seeing as available. It looks like a steel spring that was once coated in white vinyl. Also, the length is comin ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Charleston
May 12, 2023
Quick Learner from Charleston
May 12, 2023
part spiral unit
hi please see pics spiral balance old alu window 1992 it is 28" long, dia is 0.36" i am looking for two units with the shoe shown on the picture. it looks like orange end cap. do I need special tool to install it back. I ll buy one set and if it works I have a bunch of window to repair the bottom s ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
May 8, 2023
Quick Learner
May 8, 2023
1984 Original aluminum window parts
1984 built home. Original aluminum windows. Double hung. Do not know the brand. 28 inch x 3/8 inch balancer with rectangular plastic window holder .
Home Owner
Charlote, NC
Apr 13, 2023
Home Owner from Charlote, NC
Apr 13, 2023
tilt latches & spiral tilt balances
Hi I'm going to replace all the balances and tilt latches in my windows. I've added pics of the latches with measurements visible, hopefully that gives you what you need. For the balances, they are 28" long and 3/8" diameter. The sashes weigh 18 lbs. The original tips are all broken off or missing. ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
arizona
Apr 12, 2023
Quick Learner from arizona
Apr 12, 2023
Window springs
hey - i'm looking for two window springs - it's a tilt window - the spring rod is 28" and the tube is 3/8 - also, it has a green tip. Not sure if i need shoes as well. I plan on having a professional install them. Pls advise. thx, norm
Quick Learner
Tennessee
Apr 12, 2023
Quick Learner from Tennessee
Apr 12, 2023
12 turns and still sagging
I just received my order of 12 S900-28 reds. I'm cranking and cranking and the sash still doesn't stay up. My sash weighs 18 pounds. Do I need the green tip?
Quick Learner
Columbia, SC
Mar 7, 2023
Quick Learner from Columbia, SC
Mar 7, 2023
Spiral Balances - Builders windows with plastic sleeves
Most of the spiral balances in my house in South Carolina are broken at the top, which looks to be made of plastic rather than metal. I am very familiar with old spiral balances installed on house built in the '40's and refurbished most of the ones in my house that had wooden double hung windows. ... (cont.)
Handy Person
Brooklyn NY
Jan 31, 2023
Handy Person from Brooklyn NY
Jan 31, 2023
Truth? Sash hold?
Looking for this replacement part, it's for a smaller bathroom window, it's the mechanism that keeps the sash in place/open. Approximately 28" long, total. Looking for the entire mechanism, wound part, stopper and metal sleeve. Thanks
Quick Learner
New York
Jan 23, 2023
Quick Learner from New York
Jan 23, 2023
28" spiral balance for tilt window
How do I determine whether to order series 600 or 900? My existing balances only have one "t" at each end. The tip is red. Thank you for your assistance.
Home Owner
Oct 23, 2022
Home Owner
Oct 23, 2022
Replace spiral balance
I have a 29 inch yellow tip black end. What replacement piece do i need.
Handy Person
California
Sep 7, 2022
Handy Person from California
Sep 7, 2022
pls help me determine the proper tip color
Hi I need a pair of spirl tilt window balances. my window sash weights at 26 lbs. the balance dimater is 3/8 inch and lenght is 28 inch.
Quick Learner
Aug 9, 2022
Quick Learner
Aug 9, 2022
tilt windows wont stay up
I just replaced 2 spiral balances 900-28 .Looks like i need 2 plastic pieces that spiral balance rod attaches too.3/8 x28 inch tilt windpows ,Please help me !!!
Quick Learner
Saugerties,NY
Feb 7, 2022
Quick Learner from Saugerties,NY
Feb 7, 2022
Need spiral balances
Hi- hoping you can help me out, need spiral balances and possibly other parts for two windows Flip in windows, rod dia 3/8" metal rod length 28 long. Am attaching pics. Appreciate any guidance, there is no brand/name on the windows Thanks!
Professional
Marianna, Florida
Feb 4, 2022
Professional from Marianna, Florida
Feb 4, 2022
spiral balances
Trying to find replacement balance for the attached picture. 28" length, 3/8", tilt window.
Home Owner
West Union WV
Sep 29, 2021
Home Owner from West Union WV
Sep 29, 2021
Balance Springs
these are 25'' in length, 3/8 diameter. There is not a color coded tip on these units. Last pic has window factory label. These are Simonton brand. I would like pricing for 10x balance spring units. Replacing 5 windows.