Fay channel balances

Quick Learner from Federal Way, WA

Aug 13, 2023 6:31 pm

The channel balances are OEM from 1987 new home construction.
The sash is very hard to move up and down.
The metal length is 13".
Please advise what series to order.
Thanks.

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Bob from SWISCO

Aug 13, 2023 10:05 pm

Thanks for posting. It appears the bottom fitting, or nylon attachment, lacks side tabs, or what we call 'wings'. See the diagram below for reference as to what I'm talking about. Does the top fitting have them? It's admittedly tough to tell in your photos. If you could send us a clearer picture, we should be able to then confirm what kind of channel balance you have. Many thanks.

Diagram on how to choose between the 15-001, 15-002, 15-004, 15-005, and 15-029 channel balance shoes.

Quick Learner from Federal Way, WA

Aug 13, 2023 10:42 pm

Thanks for your reply.
I have attached photos of the upper and lower plastic clips.

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Bob from SWISCO

Aug 13, 2023 11:05 pm

That's perfect, thank you. This looks like our S395-13. Please compare. For a new stamp option choose 1240. Let me know if you have further questions.

Quick Learner from Federal Way, WA

Aug 17, 2023 7:52 pm

Hi,

I posted two pictures of a channel balance Aug 13. The right side image, showing the plastic assembly at the top position does not represent the original design. A tab has broken off.
The new image shows the top plastic assembly with the tab.
Is this channel balance still part of Series 395?

Thank you.

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Bob from SWISCO

Aug 18, 2023 10:47 am

Yes, I think so. I don't see anything in these photos that would disqualify our Series 395 from working. This balance comes with a 19-005 top fitting, so you can review yourself to determine if there are any important differences. So far as I can see they appear to be identical.