Series 795 channel balance replacement

A quick learner from West Henrietta, NY. 14586 says:

July 13, 2022

I have included a pic of the broken channel balance. the pic ending in 127. showes the broken bottom. Pic ending in 827. shows the opposite balance which still has a functioning bottom shoe. The only difference I notice is that our balances seem to have a slight groove at the bottom of the metal channel where your 795 series does not. This being the case, will your balance work? My channel measurement is 30" end to end (channel only).

Also, how do you get the bottom fitting in the window frame channel since your measurements indicate it is approx. 1-1/4" wide?

Thank you.

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Casey from SWISCO responded:

July 18, 2022

Hello,

I agree that the S795-30 channel balance would be the correct replacement for your assembly. You are correct that our balances do not have the same groove at the base but our replacements will still work. The groove just gives a bit of extra clearance to insert the pivot bars when reinstalling the sash. With ours, you'll need to stagger them in the channel so that one is higher in the channel than the other to give the clearance needed to install the sash.

You'll need to locate the stamp code on your metal channel to choose the corresponding strength option for your S795 balances.

You can also go to time stamp 3:15 in the video below, which will show you how to install the t-lock shoe. Thanks for posting!

30" Series 795 Channel Balance

S795-30

$13.87

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