Channel Balance Replacement

Question

I need to replace the channel balances is two tilt-out windows.  Windows are the same size and manufacturer, and were installed in new construction in 2004.  I've viewed your videos and looked at the available balances.  My balances appear to be plain channel, 30"; stamp 30B; standard bottom and two strings looped on a screw.  Window is 18.8 pounds.   Please advise how to order.  I will need 4 balances.

Bob · Accepted Answer

Thanks for posting. This looks like an S795-30 Channel Balance, stamped 30B. The only outstanding issue is the T-Lock Shoe at the bottom. The Series 795 comes by default with the 15-195 1-1/4" wide shoe attached. There are a number of other T-Lock Shoes that this balance Series uses, however, including the 15-194 1" wide shoe and 15-195B 1-1/4" shoe that has an open cam (this simply means you can see 'through' the back wall of it; this affects compatibility with different pivot bars). These other shoes are sold separately. Without seeing your balance and shoe removed from the window I can't confirm which of these you need. Please check. If it turns out you need a shoe other than the 15-195, the process of swapping out shoes is pretty simple. See the video below. Let me know if you have any questions.