Extended-Travel Channel Balance Quote

Quick Learner
Length of the metal channel 26 5/16 inch long.
Stamp shows 26 6 HN
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Home Owner from Meridian, Idaho
The bottom side is black, with roller, but is broken, shown in the pictures.
Emily
Emily from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

Hello there!

Thank you for reaching out to us. We can help supply this balance but it will have to be a custom order due to its configuration. The pulley wheel is built into the bottom fitting itself and this balance features an extended cord travel as well as a metal channel length ending in 7/8" which is what makes it custom. For example, the metal channel ought to measure 26-7/8" long. Can you double-check that for us as custom orders are nonrefundable? Can you also confirm the number of balances you'd like to replace? 

Quick Learner
Thank you for your reply. I used superglue to put the balance back together for now. I will buy the top sash first and see if that works. The one on your website is not exactly the same, but very close in size. If not, I will do the custom orders for these window balances. Thank you.
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Emily
Emily from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

The 18-008H comes to mind. I recommend you review the specifications and see if they match up with your old top sash guide.

Dimenisons for 18-008H
Dimenisons for 18-008H

Alternate view of 18-008H
Alternate view of 18-008H

Unfortunately, no stock balance can replace what you have here. The issue when trying to use a stock balance to replace this is that if you were to use a 26" version, both the metal channel and cord would be too short and the sash wouldn't be able to close. Meanwhile, a 27" would be too long, and you'd run into the same issue. Just something to keep in mind. 

Quick Learner
Thank you. I want to buy 18-008 top sash. I am also thinking to replace both window balance to other common ones, maybe still work? I don't think this vertical window is very special. Don't know why it came with rare window balance.
Emily
Emily from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

I wouldn't say these balances are rare, we see them pretty often. The manufacturer determines what hardware their windows use. However, you can place an order for the top sash guide on our website at your convenience. 

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