Replacing Caldwell Window Channel Balances

Contractor from San Francisco, CA

Hi, I need to replace the caldwell channel balances. They are 32 7/8" long and please see pics for type of ends. I only need two for one window. The only stamp on them is the name "HQ Caldwell". Let me know if you need more information. They are for a single hung vinyl window.

Thank you

Jesse

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Contractor from San Francisco, CA
Just wanted to make sure you see the center grove in this one end. Thank you
Tom
Tom from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

Hi, Jesse. Looks like the groove on the one end is cosmetic. If you have a 1-3/32" shoe like the photo, you can consider S385-33 for a balance. I would carefully remeasure the metal bar, though, to make sure it's closer to 33" than it is to 32-5/8". If it's 32-5/8", let me know.

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Contractor from San Francisco, CA

Hello Ben, The shoe looks exactly like the photo at 1-3/32",I carefully remeasure the metal bar and it is exactly 32 7/8", so by that it would be closer to 33 than to 32 5/8".

It looks like I need 2- S385-33 for a balance. Can I order that with you or do I go back to your website?

Please let me know and thank you for your help.

Jesse

Tom
Tom from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

That sounds right, Jesse! You can head back to the site and order the S385-33.

Quick Learner from San Francisco CA

Hey Ben, last question, do I need to weigh the sash to get the right option?

Thanks

Tom
Tom from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

Yes that's right. Weigh your sash on a scale and correspond that number to the sash weight chart located on the product page. From there you should be on your way to purchasing new replacement channel balances. 

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