Tom from SWISCO responded:
September 10, 2012
Thanks for posting. Before I can confirm what Series channel balance you have, I'll have to figure out what your bottom shoe is. Please look at the measurements for our 15-001 and 15-002 bottom shoes and note their depths. As you can see, they are 1-1/8" deep and 1" deep, respectively. Which measurement more closely resembles your own shoe?
Please also tell me the length of the metal channel. Do not include the plastic attachments in this measurement. |
Tom from SWISCO responded:
September 13, 2012
When you say resemble, do you just mean the look of the shoe? The most important factor is the measurement of the shoe.
If your shoe measures 1-1/8", then the 15-001 is the proper replacement. |
Tom from SWISCO responded:
September 17, 2012
Thank you. Yes, dimensions are far more important than style, in this instance. I recommend you take a look at our S390-24 channel balance. Does that look about right? Just confirm that your metal channel is 24"!
For the stamp, I recommend our 2340, which can carry a window sash weight of 18 through 22 pounds. Does your sash's weight fall within that range? |
Tom from SWISCO responded:
September 18, 2012
Great! Let me know when you can.
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Tom from SWISCO responded:
September 21, 2012
Thank you! It's a good thing you double checked, then. I recommend the 2350 stamp option, which can carry a window sash weight of 24 through 27 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. |
Tom from SWISCO responded:
September 21, 2012
I agree, the 3340 sounds perfect for that weight range, especially if you had problems with the old 3330.
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