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Please help me identify the spiral balance shown in the attached 4 pictures. I spoke to Jody on Friday about this and she requested pictures, so here they are. The balance is from a wooden single-glazed sash, 26" wide x 20 high, vintage about 1953, manufacturer not known. I have 2 of these, plus 5 l ... (cont.)

The church building I help maintain needs new spiral balances for the windows. There are no names or markings on the tube. The tube is 39 15/16" long and 5/8" in diameter. One of the photos shows the broken support bracket. The wooden sash is 38.5" wide and 39.75" tall. I don't know how much it weig ... (cont.)

To Swisco, I have to replace many spiral balances. However, they are old and not color coded as the new ones are. I am hoping you will be able to help me identify and supply the balances I need. The metal cylinder is 27 in long and ½ inch wide. I have also attached a photo of the end part. Thanks ... (cont.)

This photo is a spiral balance 29 inches long by 1/2 wide with a bottom bracket that measures 1-3/4 inch by 3/8 inch. Would a replacement of a series 400 balancer with a bracket #14 work as a replacement? If not, could you recommend one.

We are located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and are looking for spring balances for wooden single-sash windows (non-tilting) installed in 1954 when the building was constructed. We would need a minimum of three balances (preferably four) for the two windows, since there is only one balance ? i.e., ... (cont.)

What kind of spiral rod should I use to replace the old ones? How do I remove the old ones? The old spiral rods are 7/16" in diameter and 22" long.

I want to replace this spiral balance system I now have with new parts/system

Aluminum non tilt windows. lower sash weighs 10lbs tubes are 25" long and are 9/16 diameter. House was built in 1967, almost all are broken. some of the lower brackets are bent. There are 13 windows this size I would like to repair. Would like exact replacement, but could modify lower attachments ... (cont.)

Can you recommend a replacement balance for my windows please. Thanks. Early

Do you have a tool to make square holes for take out clips or will a drill work. Consolidated Windows didn't have a take out clip

I need 4 spiral balance - 30 inches long. The existing ones have a white tip. The weight of the window (using a bathroom scale) is 32#. The window is a double hung non-tilting sash. I need 8 plastic clips as shown on picture and 4 metal clips as pictured. There is a sticker on the window whic ... (cont.)

Just want a be sure I get the right replacement sash balances for these windows. House is from 1951. Appear to be 27" x 5/8"? The ones that have broken have fallen out of the bottom of the sash then gotten bent. No visible markings on the balances, seems like aluminum exterior with steel springs. Th ... (cont.)

9/16? tube, 29? long, 31/4? bracket, 14lb window. Need 2 balances. 2 brackets.

Need the springs and the brackets that attach to the bottom of the window. Can you help?

Refinishing and refurbishing 50 yr old wooden double hung windows (I'm guessing non-tilt) and the spiral balances are broken all the top parts and some of the bottom. Please advise how to find replacement parts. I measured 21" long (tube) and diameter of 5/8" (though it looks like 6/8" to me if it ... (cont.)

here is a spiral which I have on windows. do you have or know where a new one can be bought? this spiral was under tension. do you know of how or a tool to apply tension? do you know what kind of lubricant to use on this spiral? any info would be helpful. thanks.

Hello, I'm glad I found your website! I have a 64 yearly home with I have owned for the last 39 years, my one and only home I bought. Within a few years I did some work on my dining room window which measures 44-1/4 " wide by 64" high and I wasn't happy with the original spiral balance sys ... (cont.)

I'm building a few sets of double hung windows for a current project. Because of the size of the unit the sash will only be 1 1/8"thick, and fairly small, roughly 16"x22". I noticed the spiral balances on your site, but am totally unfamiliar with this item.I assume that these would be installed in ... (cont.)

Hi. I am trying to find replacement balances for these. Could you help to identify the type and where I might find replacements. Thank you

Hello, We are retrofitting a number of old double hung windows, wanting to remove the pig iron weights, rope, and insulate the window pockets and install a new type balance. Which type to you recommend? The overall window size is 32" x 57", so each sash is just over half that for height. ... (cont.)