BSI 27E balances

Home Owner from Seabrook, TX

Jul 6, 2018 7:02 pm

This channel balance was broken and flops out when the window is raised, and the cord is always loose. I don't have access to get better pictures right now. I know these aren't great, but wondering if someone can point me in the right direction to order a replacement for next time I make it to the property. If I remember right, the pulley piece is broken or from looking online there's supposed to be a plastic cap on top, but I'm not really seeing where that would attach.

27E BSI RV

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Tom from SWISCO

Jul 13, 2018 9:50 am

It's tough to make out what you have while it's still installed, but I feel pretty confident that this is our S795-27. Look it over and let me know what you think.

Home Owner from Seabrook, TX

Jul 20, 2018 3:47 pm

Tom, I think you're right. The channel is indeed 27" and the bottom looks right. Just need to confirm the rest of the hardware and mount setup. Here's some better pictures.

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Tom from SWISCO

Jul 26, 2018 7:50 am

Ah, I see. Looks like you have a hook on top, rather than a screw clip. Our S795-27 comes with a screw clip by default. You have two options here: you can purchase ourS795-27 and 15-198 hook separately and swap them out when you receive them, or you can have us do it for you here in the warehouse as a custom order. Swapping them out isn't too hard, but it requires a bench vice and we have no problem doing it for you, if you'd prefer.

If you'd like us to make it for you, let me know how many you need and I can email you a custom order link. If you'd rather do it yourself, I can give you step by step instructions.

Home Owner from Seabrook, TX

Jul 26, 2018 9:24 am

Yeah, if you can do it in house, that'd be better for me. I really just need the one, but I've read that it may be better to replace as a pair? In any case, let me know when you can get a custom link.

Also, while I figured out how to tilt out the panes and then slide it up on one side and down on the other to get the frame/pane assembly free from the balance assembly. Is there a different protocol with this style of balance as I think the reinstall may be tough with the new balance without stressing it?

Thanks

Tom from SWISCO

Jul 26, 2018 10:32 am

Sure thing! We agree, it's usually best to replace both at the same time. I'll send you an order link for 2 and if you'd like to change the quantity, just let me know here and I'd be happy to change it.

As for removing the sash, there isn't really a trick to it. It seems to be easier to twist it out for some windows than others, but the process is always the same. I recommend watching the video below. The subject of this video is kind of unrelated to your project, but it does show how we install the sash back in the frame while using the Series 795 channel balance at about the 3:15 mark.

Tom from SWISCO

Jul 26, 2018 2:13 pm

Yep, I think that'll work fine. Thanks again for your order and please let us know how it works out!

Home Owner from Seabrook, TX

Jul 26, 2018 2:38 pm

Order placed. But I just realized I didn't spend much time analyzing the bottom shoe piece. I think the standard (pre-fitted) 15-195 T-Lock Balance Shoe with a Closed Cam is correct, but can you see from the past pictures, or these?

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