Pan Am 1820z 18.5 inch channel balance and guide

Handy Person from Boa Raton, FL
I believe this is a pan am 1820z channel balance. 18.5 inch.
I also need the piece that fits on top of the window.
 
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Casey
Casey from SWISCO
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Hello,

I can't be positive based on your photo, but the Pan Am 18-042 top sash guide pair is a similar design. Take a look and compare the dimensions below to confirm if it's a match.

Detail of 18-042
Detail of 18-042

Alternate view of 18-042
Alternate view of 18-042

As for the balances, we can supply 18-1/2" balances, but it would need to be a custom order with a lead time for us to order the parts. To get started, we'll need to see the top fitting attached to the opposite end of the metal channel, as well as have you write out the exact depth of the bottom fitting as shown in the image below. We'll also need to know the number of balances you're looking for, with the minimum being two. Thank you! 

Comparison of the S378, S380 and S385 balance shoes.
Comparison of the S378, S380 and S385 balance shoes.

Handy Person from Boa Raton, FL
Can I use an an 18 inch balance instead, ie 1720? Or a 19 inch?
Casey
Casey from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

If your balances are exactly 18-1/2" long, using a different length would affect the travel length of the pulley system, which could result in the window not being supported properly or the balance breaking prematurely. 

Handy Person from Boa Raton, FL
how much for the custom 18.5" and for the 1820 channel balances? with the panAm fittings.
how long for delivery.
what are deleiver charges?
Casey
Casey from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

As I mentioned, we'll still need to see the top fitting attached to the opposite end of the balance channel, as well as have you write out the exact depth of the bottom fitting compared to the diagram we sent you. From there, we'll be happy to get a quote together for you. 

Handy Person from Boa Raton, FL
S378 15-029 7/8"
Attached pictures of top.
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Casey
Casey from SWISCO
SWISCO
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Great! Now we'll just need to confirm if you need two balances to repair one window. 

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