Balancers and release clips
Hello! Your balance here looks like a good match for our Series 395. This comes with a 19-005 top and 15-001 bottom nylon fitting, so as long as those match up then I think it would work well as a replacement.
That depends on what a clip is, in this instance. There are about a dozen different components on a balance and window that I would call a clip. Can you specify as to exactly what its function is? Can you also show me where on the window they installed?
Without a reference, it will be difficult to know for sure what you need, but I will do my best.
Gotcha, sounds like the take out clip. The most common pairing with the balance in question is our 16-002. I think there's a good chance this is what you want, but loo kit over and see what you think.
The dimensions of the existing slots are:
- 1 inch apart
- 1/8 x 3/8 inch
Are these slots compatible with the clip you mentioned?
They're a little wide, to be honest. That may not matter, but ultimately this is one of those situations where you won't know until you have the clip in hand and try it out. Without the original to use as a reference for confirmation, you're going to need to take a leap of faith.
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No, you definitely need take out clips. The balances can't be removed without them. Given that your windows have the slots for them, too, I would wager that whoever installed the windows originally simply forgot to include them. Or, whoever owned the house before took them out for some reason. Whatever the cause, it was definitely in error.
If you're really in a pinch and aren't sure what to use, one solution is what I like to call the "screw trick." What you do is drill a hole below the slots where the old take out clip went and put in a small screw, making sure that it sticks out a little bit. This will work the same exact way as a take out clip and allow the balances and sash to remove as normal. When you're done, you can just take the screw out.
That said, I still think that the 16-002 is a strong contender and there's a very good chance it will work for you. I just can't guarantee it. The screw trick would really only be helpful if you had no other options left, but hopefully it won't come to that.
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34 3 IV CMC 7
Do these provide any assistance in determining the exact spring assembly needed?
This stamp tells me that you have a 35" long metal channel, which would be our S395-35. You should of course measure your own metal channel to confirm that, though. Don't take our word for it.
As for the stamp of "34 3," the modern match for that on our S395-35 store page would be our "3430." While printed a little differently, these numbers indicate the same strength calibration.
Sure thing! That would be the top sash guide. Yours in particular appears to be a match for our 18-177, but give it a look-over and see if you agree.
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