Replacement block and tackle balances

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Quick Learner

Jul 31, 2024 2:51 pm

Need 2 for a 3050 Single hung tilt vinyl window

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Casey from SWISCO

Aug 1, 2024 2:09 pm

Hello,

We'd be happy to help but we'll need more information. To get started, please show us your balance assembly fully removed from the window. Make sure to include the clip at the end of the pulley, as well as the bottom balance fitting. Thank you!

Quick Learner from Bluffton, SC

Dec 10, 2024 3:24 pm

Let me know if this is information needed please. Need to replace to repair as under contract to sell home where they are located. Need 8 please.

Janice

Casey from SWISCO

Dec 10, 2024 3:40 pm

Unforutnately, no new photos came through with your post. We'll still need to see your balance assembly uninstalled to narrow down your options.

Quick Learner from Bluffton, SC

Dec 10, 2024 3:59 pm

Here are photos I have now attached:))

Janice

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Casey from SWISCO

Dec 11, 2024 9:47 am

Thanks for getting back to us but the assemblies shown in your new photos are old-style rod balances, which differ from the channel balance shown in your original photos. We would still need to see the channel balance uninstalled, as well as an intact version of the rod balance shown in your new photos if you need those as well. Please make sure to include the T-lock shoe and clip at the end of the pulley for both assemblies, which we'll use to narrow down your options.

Quick Learner from Bluffton, SC

Dec 11, 2024 11:42 am

These units are not removed to avoid risk of damage but can still do it if necessary. These appear to be replacements. The later post is of the windows that need replacement parts and still have the older style. We would like to purchase the newest style for this window for 3 windows, minimum of 6 pieces for this repair. If you still need uninstalled pic we can remove one.

Ty,

Janice

Casey from SWISCO

Dec 11, 2024 2:05 pm

Based on what you've shown so far, I suspect that your windows used old-style crossbow balances that are no longer available but that would depend on the fitting that attaches the bottom of the balance to the sash. If so, you'd need to follow the video below to convert the windows to use the S795 channel balances. In addition to the bottom fitting, make sure to confirm that the spring of your original balance measures 1/2" in diameter.