pivot boot replacement

Home Owner from Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Jul 12, 2024 9:23 am

2"H x 1 1/4" W x 17/32" thick; connects to red tip spiral balance. Thinking 15-015 is match.

Also interested in charging tool 75-006.

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Home Owner from Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Jul 12, 2024 9:49 am

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Paul from SWISCO

Jul 15, 2024 9:56 am

EXPERT

Hi there!

Thanks for reaching out to us. The 15-015 looks like a good bet if the specifications match up. The 75-006 will make it easy to charge the window balance and hook the spiral to the pivot shoe.

Let us know if you have any other questions!

Dimensions for 15-015

Home Owner from Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Jul 15, 2024 10:23 am

Question about clamps to remove pivot shoe. The strips (vinyl) on either side of pivot shoe are very stiff. 1997 windows. I made my own cutout at bottom to remove pivot shoe.

Do you think the clamps would crack/brake material? Or are these strips usually that stiff? While making cutout, the material did seemed quite flexible and didn't crack - used a retractable knife.

Paul from SWISCO

Jul 15, 2024 11:46 am

EXPERT

When using the 75-069 jamb spreaders, there is a risk of cracking the vinyl of the jamb, yes. The decision is ultimately yours but our recommendation is to make a cut out as you mentioned.

Home Owner from Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Aug 10, 2024 4:13 pm

Hi there - got my order, with thanks. All went well until I tried to put window sash back in - the pivot bar (?) is just a solid rectangular shape, while the blue slot in the pivot shoe (15-015) is not (see first photo above of my pivot shoe).

Recommendations?

Home Owner from Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Aug 11, 2024 9:16 pm

Fixed my problem with pivot shoes. Chiseled the little notch off in the slot where the pivot bar goes. Very pleased with all products and your helpful videos on how to change and install spiral balances and pivot shoes. The spreaders worked perfectly, video instructions were easy to follow. Thank you!

Paul from SWISCO

Aug 12, 2024 7:47 am

EXPERT

That's great to hear! We're glad the repair went well. Please let us know if you need anything else!

Home Owner from Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Aug 12, 2024 8:54 am

I do have a question about where to hook up balance end to pivot shoe. The video shows the spiral being hooked up to side slot, but I've also seen it being put in middle slot of pivot shoe. How is position determined?

Paul from SWISCO

Aug 12, 2024 10:36 am

EXPERT

Most service people hook the bottom spiral pin to the outside slot to get a better view when charging the balance.