Channel balance not catching
Quick Learner from Columbus Ohio
Apr 29, 2020 3:36 pm
I Purchased some channel balances from you recently. They seem to be identical to what I had in my windows. After trying to install the window it appears that the window is not catching the new balance at the bottom. The window has a gap as youWe'll see in the last couple pictures that I sent. If you check my email records you will see that I did send you pictures of what I had and you made your recommendations. Is it possible that we may need to change the plastic bottom pieces in order to make it easier for the window to catch please tell me what you think?
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Tom from SWISCO
May 4, 2020 12:07 pm
Hello again! I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble. I see you went through with the Series 385 that I recommended. When you compared the dimensions of your nylon fittings to our 19-005 and 15-004, did you notice any significant differences?
Quick Learner from Columbus Ohio
May 4, 2020 4:00 pm
Tom, the balances I received are fine I think.
What I'm looking for is a solution. I think my windows have somehow widened at the bottom.
See pic. Both balances won't connect because the window spreads out at the bottom. So there is too much gap for the balance to catch
What I'm looking for is a solution. I think my windows have somehow widened at the bottom.
See pic. Both balances won't connect because the window spreads out at the bottom. So there is too much gap for the balance to catch
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Paul from SWISCO
May 5, 2020 10:33 am
Going back to your 4-29-20 discussion, on the last photo I see that you show the balance pass the top of the sash. Is the top sash guide broken? That would cause the balances not align evenly between the sash. Look at our video below for more clarity.
Quick Learner from Columbus Ohio
May 5, 2020 7:07 pm
Yes, I believe you have identified the problem. Part of the guides has broken off.
I will remove a good one and order more. Thanks for the help.
I will remove a good one and order more. Thanks for the help.
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