Balancer

Hi, Seth.

I'm a bit confused. You said the part pictured here is 13/16" but you need one that is closer to 1/2". May we see a photo of the original pivot shoe that you need to be closer to 1/2"?

It does! Thanks for clarifying. Our Series 210 was the first part to come to mind but this is 7/8" thick. I recommend you take a look at the Series 161 which measures 9/16" thick. Review the specifications and see if they match what you're looking for.

They do, yes! You can find the full stamps and coil weights here but see the S210-07. A pair of these 7 lb assemblies will carry 13 to 14.99 pounds.

The Series 210 balance can work for either the left or right hand side interchangeably. That said, we always recommend replacing both balances for a single window sash at the same time. In other words, if you replace one side then you really should replace the other.

The reason for this is because the older a balance gets, the more tension is lost from use and age. If you mix an old and new balance together, then the new balance has to work twice as hard to pick up the slack for its weaker partner, which causes excess strain.

It's ultimately up to you, of course, but I thought I'd add my two cents before you make a purchase.