Channel Balance

Hi there Linda.

We can supply this balance, but only as a custom order due to its configuration. Before we go any further, can you kindly tell me how many you wanted to buy?

You should also note that the original manufacturer discontinued your exact assembly and no longer makes it. The good news is that they have a modern equivalent that is meant to work in all the same applications. The design is a little different, though, and as a result, so is the spring calibration. I will need you to tell me the exact weight of your sash, down to the ounce, so that we can verify the proper calibration on the new style.

Once I have that data, I'll email you a purchase link and price quote that will let you place an order on our site.

The stamp tells us the weight range for the balance, but the new style balance uses a slightly different rating system. The sash weight is required so that we can recalibrate the strength for the replacements. 

However, it appears you're weighing the channel balance in these photos, not the window sash. The window sash is the glass panel that moves up and down, which you'll need to remove to weigh it. 

Once we have the weight, we can confirm the lead time. Custom orders are also nonrefundable, but customers have reported that the new style balances work well. In some cases, it was reported that they work better than the old-style balances. 

Thank you, Linda! We're getting there. We're happy to help with the 13 2 balance as well, but we'll need to know the weight of the window sash. 

As for the top sash guide, we don't sell an exact match, but the 18-188 is similar. Review the specifications and see what you think. 

Alternate view of 18-188

Alternate view of 18-188

Thank you, Linda! We appreciate you bearing with us. Since the balances are a newer style, the length, top, and bottom fittings will slightly differ. 

We're sending you a purchase link for balances with the 2540 and 1330 stamps. The 2540 balances are calibrated for a sash weighing 19 to 25 pounds, and the 1330 balances are calibrated for a sash weighing 9 to 11 pounds. Please note that the 18-188 top sash guide is sold separately, so you'll have to add your needed quantity to the cart separately. 

I'll be here if you have any questions. 

Yes, the balances will come preassembled with the top and bottom fittings, and will be ready to install right out of the box.