Are your 87-173 and 87-196 interchangeable?

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Quick Learner from Walnut creek

Sep 22, 2012 12:57 pm

Need a replacement for model 87-173. Would the model 87-196 fit? Thanks. John

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Tom from SWISCO

Sep 28, 2012 11:32 am

Thank you for posting! Upon closer examination, we do believe that you can use the 87-196 to replace the 87-173. As you can see in the following image, you will have to use the center hole in the 87-196 when installing it.

Handy Person

Jun 7, 2013 1:48 pm

Any advantage to use 87-196 with a brass roller to 87-173 that use a nylon roller other than price?

Paul from SWISCO

Jun 10, 2013 1:07 pm

Well, the brass rollers may be a bit stronger, but if they're used near water, where corrosion is a problem, then nylon would be the better choice.