vinyl window counter balances
A home owner from Blue Bell, PA says:
August 18, 2011
I have vinyl windows that I had installed about 17-18 years ago. I have no records of type or installer. I could not find any indentifier on windows. I have two windows that do not stay up. The counter balance springs need repair or more likely replacemet. I cannot get them to stay connected to keep window up. Here is a picture of one of the them. Do you have replacements? Also, I believe there is a tensioning tool I would need to install replacements
Bernie
Bernie

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Mike from SWISCO responded:
August 19, 2011
Thank you for submitting your photo, Bernie.
However, we will need the following information in order to proceed:
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A quick learner from Blue bell pa says:
August 19, 2011
MIke
the diameter is 9/16" and the length of the white tube is 22". The window sash is 14 lbs.
Bernie Dwyer
the diameter is 9/16" and the length of the white tube is 22". The window sash is 14 lbs.
Bernie Dwyer
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Donna from SWISCO responded:
August 22, 2011
You need our S600-22 replacement balance. You have two strength options for the S600-22
S600-22 Red Tip will carry window sashes between 6 and 19 pounds. S600-22 Blue Tip will carry window sashes between 10 and 29 pounds. |
A home owner from Blue Bell pa says:
August 22, 2011
Donna
I'll order the blue tip since the old ones are blue. Do basic instructions come with balance or is there something on your website I can refer to?
Bernie D.
I'll order the blue tip since the old ones are blue. Do basic instructions come with balance or is there something on your website I can refer to?
Bernie D.
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Donna from SWISCO responded:
August 23, 2011
You will need the 75-006 charging tool to adjust your new spiral balances to your window. Here is a guide on how to charge spiral balances for tilt windows. Here is a discussion with a nice explanation on how to perform the initial charge of the spiral balance.
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