spiral springs

Handy Person from longwood fl

Jan 30, 2021 3:34 pm

i sent a email before i found this page, my length is 24 and 3/8 thick.it looks like they had a red tip. my problem is the noise they make when raising window

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Bob from SWISCO

Feb 1, 2021 3:31 pm

Thanks for posting. Sounds like you have S900-24 Spiral Balances. Does the window still operate, but just makes noise or there's friction when opening and closing? If so, you could try cleaning the jamb tracks with a silicone spray and seeing if that makes a difference. If the window sash doesn't stay up, you could try charging the balances with a 75-006 Charging Tool. See the guide below. Let me know what you think.

Guide: How to adjust a spiral balance on a tilt window

Handy Person from longwood fl

Feb 1, 2021 8:00 pm

the noise is in the springs, i have packed them with vasoline and they stop a little. im going to check all of them before ordering the tool and spring. thank you.
what do the colors of tips mean

Bob from SWISCO

Feb 2, 2021 8:33 am

The Color Tip options refer to the weight range the spiral balance is designed to support. If you look at the chart under the product description on the S900-24 shop page, you'll see the weight range for each color option.