3030 bid & Take Out Clips

Quick Learner from Florida
Apr 22, 2024 4:37 pm
Hi.
I am in need of two 3030 BSI window balancers. The originals in the pictures I've attached are like 30 years old
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Casey
Casey from SWISCO
Apr 23, 2024 2:03 pm
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Hello,

Take a look and compare the specifications of the S377-31 channel balance to yours. Your stamp code would correspond to the 3030 strength option shown on the balance product page. 

How to measure the length of the Series 377 channel balance.
How to measure the length of the Series 377 channel balance.

If needed, we also carry the 16-023 Pan Am take-out clip. Take a look and compare the dimensions below to yours. Thank you! 

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Alternate image for 16-023

Quick Learner from Florida
Apr 24, 2024 8:22 am
My balancer is 30 inches and 9/16" wide.

Is there a way to take out a takeout clip without breaking it?

Quick Learner from Florida
Apr 24, 2024 8:27 am
Also, the S37731 shoe is different from the shoe that I have I'll attach additional pictures of the shoe.
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Casey
Casey from SWISCO
Apr 24, 2024 8:48 am
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The S377 is normally used with the 15-005 winged bottom fitting but we do carry a handful of non-winged options. We'd need you to confirm the exact depth of your shoe to determine if we have a closer match that we could attach to these balances through a custom order. Thank you. 

Shoe depth
Quick Learner from Florida
Apr 24, 2024 2:51 pm
Casey,
My balancer is 30".
The one you note is 31".
Casey
Casey from SWISCO
Apr 25, 2024 8:23 am
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EXPERT

That is a bit strange since this type of balance stamped with 3030 would generally have a 31" long metal channel, not including the end fittings. It's possible that someone may have cut them down to size and used a different bottom-fitting for some reason. 

If these balances have worked well up to this point, we can supply replacement 30" balances with the same specifications but we will need to know the depth of the bottom fitting and the exact weight of the window sash to determine the corresponding strength option for your new balances. 

Quick Learner from Florida
Apr 25, 2024 1:45 pm
1. The depth on the bottom fitting is 1 3/32"
I have attached a picture of the bottom fitting.

2. 21.2 pounds

3. The 16-023 pan and clip is the correct size

4. my window balancer is 30 inches which does not include the top and bottom fittings.

Please advise as to what I need to order.
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Casey
Casey from SWISCO
Apr 26, 2024 9:22 am
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EXPERT

Thanks for getting back to us. It sounds like you would need the S377-30 with 2930 strength options to support a sash between 16-23 lbs. With that being said, we do not carry a non-winged bottom fitting with a depth of 1-3/32". Our closest options would be the non-winged (1") 15-002, (1-1/8") 15-001, or the winged (1-3/32") 15-004 bottom fittings. 

Take a look to see if you'd like to try using balances with one of these bottom fittings attached, which we can provide through a custom order. Keep in mind that custom balances can not be returned for a refund, so we like to cover all of our bases. 

Quick Learner from Florida
Apr 26, 2024 2:47 pm
The 15-001 non-winged chanel balance should work.

So it seems this is the list of what's needed.

-4 Pan AM takeout clips
-2 Chanel balancers (S377-30 w/option 2930. with 15-001 non and 19-018 tops.

Please provide the parts cost and shipping charges and next steps to place an order.

Thanks
Casey
Casey from SWISCO
Apr 29, 2024 8:47 am
SWISCO
EXPERT

You got it! I'll email you a purchase link and price quote right now that will let you add 2 of these balances to your cart. These will be custom assembled as per the above specifications.

Please note that the 16-023 take out clip will not be included with this link, so don't forget to add that to your cart, too. Once you've added everything to your cart, custom and non-custom, you can checkout as normal with everything all together.

Please feel free to reach out if you had any other questions.

Quick Learner from Florida
Apr 29, 2024 1:05 pm
Thanks for all your help!!

Have a great day.
Casey
Casey from SWISCO
Apr 30, 2024 8:11 am
SWISCO
EXPERT

You're very welcome, you as well! Please don't hesitate you reach out if we can be of any further assistance.

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