Channel Balance 26 5 HV CMC 2 : SWISCO.com

Handy Person from Los Angeles

Sep 21, 2011 12:14 pm

I need replacement channel balances for my milgard window. The current balance is stamped "26 5 HV CMC 2" and I do not know which balance to order.

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Tom from SWISCO

Sep 21, 2011 2:32 pm

Thanks for posting.

Your balance stamp option "26 5" will translate to our stamp option 2650. However, we will need to see photos of your balance attachmetns in order to determine the correct balance Series.

Please take a few photos of your balance and balance attachments and upload them so we can take a look.

Quick Learner from Los Angeles

Sep 22, 2011 3:25 am

Attached are the requested photos

User submitted photo of channel balance.

Tom from SWISCO

Sep 22, 2011 12:54 pm

Thanks for submitting your images.

It looks like you'll need the S385-27 Channel Balance with the 2650 stamp. However, please confirm the length of the channel portion of your balance? Is it 27"?

Contractor from San Diego

Feb 5, 2021 12:55 pm

I would like to purchase 4 each of these items:
26 5 3V CMC 2

3 user uploaded images

Casey from SWISCO

Feb 8, 2021 9:58 am

With this combination of attachments, you could have either an S380-27 or S385-27 channel balance. You’ll need to measure as shown below. The Series 380 has a 1" bottom attachment, and the Series 385 has a 1-3/32" attachment. You'll also need 2650 spring strength options for your replacement balances.

Thank you and let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.

Comparison of the S378, S380 and S385 balance shoes.