Replacing old/brittle window balances

Home Owner from Ohio
Hello!

I am trying to replace several window balances that no longer work due to brittleness of the coil casing and age. Single hung windows with tilt in sashes.

Coil markings: #4.0 35" P
PAT 5232208

Thanks!
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Casey
Casey from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

Hello,

Take a look and compare the specifications of our (17/32") 15-199 pivot shoe shown below to yours. This shoe is designed to use either the 1/2" Series 160 or 3/8" Series 165 coil springs. Review the specifications and related parts to confirm. Thanks for posting! 

Alternate view of 15-199
Alternate view of 15-199

Home Owner from Ohio
It looks like the 15-199 shoe and 165 coil should do the trick.
How am I able to tell what balance weight to pick for the 165 coil?
Do I also need a specific coil balance support from your 'Coil Balance Accessories' section to house the three coils in?

Thanks for the help!
Casey
Casey from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

Based on the #4 stamped on your original coil, you would need the S165-4 and 15-205 triple support. 

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