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Quick Learner from Malvern, PA (19355)
Jun 29, 2020 4:01 pm

Hello,

I'm looking to replace a few window channel balances in a window that I have in my master bedroom. The windows were relatively new when we moved into our house in 2013 but I cannot determine the brand of window (there are no markings anywhere). For this window, I need 2 replacement channels for the top/back pane, and 1 replacement channel for the bottom/front pane. I was able to determine that I need two of the 22" Series 775 Balance (2201 & 1-1/4" shoe) for the top/back pane, but I'm not sure which series I need for the bottom/front. Judging from the existing channel, it looks like a 26" channel but without the aluminum channel (spring and rod only) plus a 1-1/4" shoe. Attached is a picture of the existing channel. Can you help determine which replacement part I need?

Thank you,

Jack

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Tom
Tom from SWISCO
Jul 2, 2020 1:33 pm
SWISCO
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Hello, Jack. This is an old Rod type balance that isn't made anymore. The good news is that one of our modern balances very well may work as a replacement. I'm just not sure what.

Please show me a picture of the clip, shoe, or whatever else is at the bottom end of the balance. That will allow us to determine which Series from our catalog will replace it.

Quick Learner from Malvern, PA (19355)
Jul 6, 2020 11:35 am
Hi Tom, thanks for the reply. Attached are 3 photos of the bottom end of the balance. As you can see, there is a 1-1/4" shoe at the bottom. The length of the rod balance + shoe is around 27.5". Let me know if you need any additional measurements or photos.
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Tom from SWISCO
Jul 6, 2020 1:40 pm
SWISCO
Expert

This is precisely what I needed to see, thank you! I believe our Series 775 channel balance will replace your original. This has the same type of "boat" shaped shoe at the bottom and should install the same way. Look it over and let me know what you think.

Quick Learner from Malvern, PA (19355)
Jul 6, 2020 3:57 pm
Yes this is what I figured, thanks for confirming. I believe I would need a 26" with the 1-1/4" shoe option. The existing channel from top to bottom (not including the shoe) is 26". I weighed the sash and it is 16.4 lbs. Therefore, I believe I need 26B & 1-1/4" Shoe option. Do you agree?
Tom
Tom from SWISCO
Jul 7, 2020 8:45 am
SWISCO
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As long as that information is accurate, then it sounds good to me! Please let me know if you had any other questions about this product.

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