what color bearing do i need?

Quick Learner from Port Saint Lucie
My house is over 20 yrs. old and i need new spiral balances and the bearing tip is green,does the color of the tip matter?also the balanc is 3/8 and the length of the tube is 23 and 1/8 i am guessing it is a 23 inch tube.What series balances will i need?

Thank you,
David
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Tom
Tom from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert
Thanks for posting, David. Yes, the color tip is very important. It determines how heavy a sash your balances can support. Before I can recommend an appropriate tip for you, I just need to know a bit more information.

First, is your window tilt or non-tilt? Also, what is the weight of your sash? You can determine this by removing the sash from the window and placing it on a scale.
Home Owner from Port Saint Lucie,Fl
Hi,
I am responding back about my windows,they are tilt windows and the tip is green.My windows are different lengths and width.If i weighed it correctly it is 13 lbs.

thank you,
David
Tom
Tom from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert
Thanks for posting. Based on your dimensions, it sounds like we're looking at an S900-23 spiral balance. Does that look about right? I'd also recommend the Red Tip. This can carry a window sash weight range of 7 through 21 pounds.

Please keep in mind that the weight range information is based on 2 balances per sash. Balances are designed assuming friction in the jamb weather-strip will carry a portion of the sash weight. Suggested sash weights are approximate.
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