Channel Block & Tackle Window Balance replacement

Quick Learner from 98327
I need to replace the channel block and tackle window balance, it is on a Milgard window, the channel is 27 inches long. Which one do I need?
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Bob
Bob from SWISCO
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Hello there. I'm confident we can replace this channel balance, but I would like to verify one extra detail. Can you give me clear photos of the entire underside or 'guts' of the metal channel? Once we confirm one extra facet we should be able to move this along.

Quick Learner from 98327
Here are the pictures you requested.
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Bob
Bob from SWISCO
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Perfect, thanks. This is either an S380-27 or S385-27 Channel Balance. The only difference between these two balances is the 'depth' of the bottom nylon shoe, or the 'heel-to-toe' measurement. See the diagram below. Compare both with your old balance to see what matches best. In either case for a stamp option choose 2640.

Comparison of the S378, S380 and S385 balance shoes.
Comparison of the S378, S380 and S385 balance shoes.

Quick Learner from 98327
Thank you for the help.
Bob
Bob from SWISCO
SWISCO
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My pleasure! Let us know if you need anything else, and many thanks for contacting us.

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