Gentek Double Coil Balance

A handy person from Iowa says:
April 28, 2022
I need part numbers for a Right and Left set of Double Coil Balances, #5 Coils, 1/2" Double Coil Carrier, the Pivot Carriers and Pivot Bars for a Gentek Vinyl Window.

They are 1/2" Thick × 1 1/4" Wide. The coil carrier is 3 1/8" Long and the Coils have a "5" stamped on them.

So Im guessing a "10 lb. Gentek Double Coil Balance - with 2-#5 Coils and Double Carrier as well as 2-Pivot Bar Carriers and 2-Pivot Bars"

Please!
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Tom from SWISCO responded:
May 2, 2022

Hello! We do sell these parts, yes. See our 15-111 pivot shoe, Series 160 coil spring (which is also 1/2" thick), and the 15-150D double spring carrier. 

You mentioned that your old spring is stamped with the number 5, which tells me each spring carries 5 pounds. However the Series 160 is only rated to carry .5 pound increments; for example, 3.5 pounds, 4.5 pounds, 5.5 pounds, etc. Can you confirm the thickness of your spring? Another option is the 3/8" thick Series 165, which has stamps that would make more sense in your case.
A handy person from Iowa says:
May 2, 2022
Ok! So yes the spring could be 3/8! The case was 1/2" and was stated after reviewing the info provided on listings that looked close. I didnt think of measuring the actual spring. Thank You! Ill review you suggestions and see how they work out! Real excited to see what happens here!

I usually just replace the windows.....
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Tom from SWISCO responded:
May 2, 2022

Replacing the windows is definitely not necessary in this case. I think you'll find that just changing the coil balance assembly will save you a huge amount of time and money.

Let me know if your measurements come up different from what I described. I'm happy to help with any discrepancies. 
Pivot Shoe, 1/2" Thick
Pivot Shoe, 1/2" Thick
15-111
$2.44
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