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S900-29 29" Series 900 Spiral Balance
S900-29 29" Series 900 Spiral Balance
Quick Learner
Cincinnati
Jul 22, 2015
Quick Learner from Cincinnati
Jul 22, 2015
Help in identifying proper sash balance
Hi I have a 3/8 diameter tube with a greenish blue tip, the problem I am having is that my tube is 28 1/2 inches long. What do you do in such a case? Thanks
Home Owner
USA
Jul 20, 2015
Home Owner from USA
Jul 20, 2015
Spiral balance
HELP!! I need about 6 of these. Please let me know if you can get them.
Home Owner
Fort Worth Texas
May 29, 2015
Home Owner from Fort Worth Texas
May 29, 2015
Windows in older house will not stay open
Just moving into a 1987 house. Most of the windows do not stay open and none of the Spiral balances have color tips. The window slide up and are 6'x 3' so each the bottom section which opens is 3' x 3'. Attached are pictures of the spiral and shoe. Also I do not know how to remove the shoe. The ... (cont.)
Home Owner
Texas
May 7, 2015
Home Owner from Texas
May 7, 2015
Pivot Shoe & Spiral Balance
I need a 3/8" thick pivot shoe. It looks like your number 15-045 should do the trick. You recommend the 900 series spiral balances which are 3/8". I have 5/8" balances now with a black tip. The window weighs 13 pounds. My question is should I use your 900 series balance and what tip or can I use you ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
mooresville nc
Apr 23, 2015
Quick Learner from mooresville nc
Apr 23, 2015
My spiral balance measures 28-1/2" long
series 900 balance with a red tip measures 28 1/2 metal to metal, the glass only measures 28 long 25 wide what length should I buy Thanks
Handy Person
Indianapolis
Apr 21, 2015
Handy Person from Indianapolis
Apr 21, 2015
Replacement Spiral Balance
My house was built in 1992 and has Alco Vinyl windows. I have several that need spiral balance replaced. I followed you directions to determine the length and size of the replacement balance. Here is what I ordered: (2) S900-29 : 29" Series 900 Spiral Balance (1) 75-033 : Charging Tool for Tilt ... (cont.)
Home Owner
South Carolina
Apr 15, 2015
Home Owner from South Carolina
Apr 15, 2015
sash replacements and balance
I have a Kinro single tilt window. It looks like the plastic parts are broke because it will not hold the spirals down. It appears to be a S900 series. The measurements are 3/8 diameter, 29 in in lenght and the color looks to be orange? My mobile home was built in 2003. no at Kinro can help me ... (cont.)
Handy Person
Charlotte, NC
Apr 3, 2015
Handy Person from Charlotte, NC
Apr 3, 2015
Spiral Balance Length
I am trying to replace the spiral balances on several tilt windows. However, after removing the balance on one, I am measuring the tubing at 28 1/2". Do you recommend the 28" or 29" length replacement?
Home Owner
Savannah CreekVon Ormy...
Dec 19, 2014
Home Owner from Savannah CreekVon Ormy, TX
Dec 19, 2014
window insert connected to spiral balance
Last year I purchased Item #S900-29, 29" series 900 spiral balance from Swisco for my Philips window (Philips went out of business) in my manufactured home. I have replaced the spiral balance today but the window insert bracket connected to the spiral balance on the right hand side broke off so my ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
36695
Oct 28, 2014
Quick Learner from 36695
Oct 28, 2014
spiral replace ment
hello i need 6 replacement want to make sure i get the correct ones series 900 yellow tip 29 inch 3/8 is what i am figuring the sticker on tilt window is series: r1200 aama/nwwda 101/i.s. 2-97 H-R40-48X74
Home Owner
usa
Oct 1, 2014
Home Owner from usa
Oct 1, 2014
MI Window sash tops
I have the MI 165/175 SH windows installed in my house. What I'm looking for are the sash stops I would use for this window. The products I am about to buy are: S900-29 75-033 15-045 I would like to have the white sash stops that would work with this window. Can you help me
Quick Learner
Sep 3, 2014
Quick Learner
Sep 3, 2014
Which spiral balance?
My existing spiral balances are 3/8" in diameter and 29" long. I took the sash off and weighed it - 18 pounds. Which color tip spiral balance do I need? Thank you!
Home Owner
michigan
Jul 31, 2014
Home Owner from michigan
Jul 31, 2014
balance part number
My tilt window, 60x46 Carefree window needs replacement spiral springs and shoes. The spring is 29", black tip, 3/8". What part number do I need? The shoe is 1/2" thick x2" height x 1" wide. What part number and tool do I need?
Quick Learner
Carlisle PA
Jun 24, 2014
Quick Learner from Carlisle PA
Jun 24, 2014
Spiral balance and corresponnding pivot shoe
Need to replace spiral balance and correpsonding pivot shoe. Balance is 29 inches long and approx. 3/8 diameter. Seems to have a white or very light green tip. Pivot measures 1/2 inch thick, 1-1/8 inch wide, and 2 inches long. See attached photos of old balance and pivot shoe. Need help choosing c ... (cont.)
Handy Person
Arkansas
Jun 24, 2014
Handy Person from Arkansas
Jun 24, 2014
Balance Spring
My windows were built by a local company that is no longer in business. The balance springs have no markings or other form of ID. They are approximately 3/8" in diameter and the tube is 28 7/8" long. Most of my windows (6 lights)weight 15lbs but a couple of smaller 4 light windows only weight 10 ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Pearland, TX
May 29, 2014
Quick Learner from Pearland, TX
May 29, 2014
spiral balance
3/8" diameter, 29" long, green tip. Can you tell me your price & part number? Thanks. Also, I assume that the posted prices are for a single balance so that, if I want to replace both, I will need to buy a pair. Correct? Thanks. Phillip
Home Owner
middle river Maryland
Apr 1, 2014
Home Owner from middle river Maryland
Apr 1, 2014
spiral balance BLACK tip not shown
3/8 DIAMETER, 25 " . WE HAVE black tips. I AM ORDERING THE RED. 900 - 25. I ordered some other items before , no problems. I am ordering these since I will be out of state for a week. Do you suspect any problems? I am re ordering 15-045 and part # 26-297. These are exact matches. I think your websit ... (cont.)
Handy Person
Rockwall, TX
Nov 19, 2013
Handy Person from Rockwall, TX
Nov 19, 2013
What balance to use?
My old 3/8" x 30" balances have red tips, yet the windows weigh 27lbs. I am not sure what balances I need. The options available in the Series 900 balances show red carrying a sash of 10 to 22lbs, or green supporting 14 to 26lbs. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. (Could the independ ... (cont.)
Handy Person
Arkansas
Sep 26, 2013
Handy Person from Arkansas
Sep 26, 2013
Kinro 1995 moble home tilt window slide broke
Can not keep the window open there was a loud bang. We removed the part that holds the window open the this is what it looks like. There seems to be a twisted part inside like a spring the all this is inclosed in a white plastic casing. It is 29" long by 3/8" round. The spiral balance weighs 6 oz ... (cont.)
Home Owner
Wildwood NJ
Sep 25, 2013
Home Owner from Wildwood NJ
Sep 25, 2013
3/8" diameter vs 5/8" diameter?
I have two older windows, that I believe are Am Craftsman windows with one broken spiral balance each. I want to order replacements, but I have one measurement concern. After carefully measuring the existing balances, the OD measures 1/2" to the best of my ability to resolve without removing one ( ... (cont.)