Replacement unique balances

Quick Learner from USA
I need to replace this, but no one locally has it.
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Tom
Tom from SWISCO
SWISCO
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Unique is no longer in business, but I feel pretty confident that we can replace this balance. Can you just show me a picture of the clip at the end of the cord? This is the clip that anchors the balance to the pivot shoe. It's not visible in any of your photos and it will allow us to confirm the best replacement part for your window.

Quick Learner from USA
I was not sure if I was going to get a response so I already put in an order. The part that attaches to the shoe is a string with a small plastic piece to prevent the string from pulling out. The spring attaches at the top end hooked over the little metal bar. Unlike your units mine has the pulleys and string at the bottom and attaches to the bottom of the spring.. I ordered the 795 channel balance. What do you think?
Tom
Tom from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

I don't know if the Series 795 can replace this. There's a chance it may, but I'm not optimistic.

If you can show us a clear picture of the plastic clip without obstruction then we can determine a good match. Based on your description, it sounds like it could function similarly to our Series 770. You might want to consider this as a replacement balance.

Quick Learner from USA
here is another picture. let me know what you think.

Thank you
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Tom
Tom from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

Perfect, thank you! This is just what we needed to see. I feel pretty confident that you simply have an older version of our Series 770. This has a metal terminal clip, not plastic, but they function the same way and the slight differences in clip design won't affect its function.

Quick Learner from USA
Thank you I will order the 770 series and use my original shoe.
Tom
Tom from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

Great! We really appreciate it. Please let us know how it works out.

Quick Learner from USA
I looked at the back of one of the shoes and it was broken.
Dimensions are ! 1/4 inch wide in front and 1 3/16 in the back , 9/16 thickness and 2 1/16 tall in the center. Which shoe should we add to my order # 1235601 ?
Tom
Tom from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

If your shoe is 9/16" thick, then I think our 15-129 should work well for you. This is one of the most popular shoes to use for this balance, and it appears to match yours in terms of size and design, as well. Let me know if you agree.

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