Which bracket to use?

A home owner from London, Ontario, Canada says:
May 29, 2016
I know I need a S500-18 spiral balance with a red tip. I'm now wondering which bracket to use with it? The existing bracket is 3/8" wide and 3 1/2" long. I think the closest thing to it is the 17-012 bracket.

Original balances are 70 to 80 years old. Glad I could find a supplier because there are none in Canada.
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Paul from SWISCO responded:
June 1, 2016
Most service people I've talked to use the 17-012 bracket and Series 500 balance with no issue.
18" Series 500 Spiral Balance
18" Series 500 Spiral Balance
S500-18
$8.20
Bracket, #32
Bracket, #32
17-012
$1.20
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Wire Charging Tool for Non-tilt Windows
75-004
$2.55
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