Tom from SWISCO responded:
June 11, 2020
Hi, Rudy. Without the original balances to use as a reference, it will be exceptionally difficult for us to ID what you need. Do you have any window in the house that still has all its hardware? Even if they're a different size, as long as they're the same make it would give us something to go off of. |
Tom from SWISCO responded:
June 15, 2020
I'm sorry to hear you had trouble getting this photo. It is a huge help, however, but I'm afraid I have more homework for you. What you're showing me here is a special rivetless-type of channel balance. You'll note that the bottom nylon fitting isn't held to the metal channel using rivets, but instead a sort of pin that plugs into it. None of our stock balances can replace this. These have to be a custom order. Before we can go anywhere else, I'll need the following information. First, please tell me the height of the visible glass for both the window that's missing its balances and the window that still has its balances, which you're showing me here. The balance you show here is 23-7/8" long, so my hope is that I can use that length and its visible glass height to determine what size you need for the sash that's missing it's hardware. Next, I will need you to remove this balance from the window and show me two additional photos: I need to see the top nylon fitting and the metal hook at the end of the cord. If you feel like you might break something to remove it, please don't force it. I don't want you to damage anything. However, these photos are necessary in order to proceed. We won't be able to help without them. Finally, please tell me the exact weight of the sash for the window that's missing its balances. This will allow me to determine how strong the springs need to be. That should be all we need for now, but I may also need more depending on what you get back to me with. |