Top Sash Guide

Home Owner from USA
Hello,
As discussed by phone, please help me identify the correct Top Sash Guide as shown in 4 photos.

This is the window that we identified the correct balance is S351-18 option 1740.I now see that my Top Sash Guide (see attached photo) is unsymetrical (top tab longer in one side) and therefore the left and right parts would be slightly different. So there were many less choices in Top Sash Guides offered in pairs, and I now believe I have a positive ID based on measurements. I believe I will need Item 18-196.

So 2 final questions:
- based on the photo showing the unsymmetrical guide, would you tend to agree with my identification?
- when the website shows $ "each", that would be for the "pair", is that correct?
User submitted photos of a top sash guide.
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Tom
Tom from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

Thank you for posting. You may want to begin by taking a look at our 18-196 nylon top sash guide. Carefully compare your images and measurements to our diagram below and let us know if this could be a possible match for you.

Alternate view of 18-196
Alternate view of 18-196

Alternate view of 18-196
Alternate view of 18-196

Home Owner from USA
Thanks so much for your assistance. Attached is a photo of my balance and shoe, with integral pulleys.
This is a 18" balance #1740. Please provide information on cost and shipping time for 4 each custom balances as discussed.
User submitted a photo of a window balance.
Tom
Tom from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert
This is a special type of balance which will have to be custom made. Before we recommend anything, can you show us a closer picture of the metal clip at the end of the cord? That's a very important detail but I can't quite make it out in your picture.
Home Owner
I'll have to get you a picture later.
How much might a custom balance like this cost? How long to get delivered?
Home Owner from Albany NY
Additional photo as requested. How much would a custom balance cost? How long to ship once ordered?
top sash guide
Tom
Tom from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert
Perfect, thanks. I'll email you a custom order link for 4 of these. This will include a price quote.
Home Owner from Albany NY
Thanks,
I am not ready to order these yet because I will not be at the property with the windows until July, and want to see if the previous balanced I received will possibly work. So 3 questions:
- since the custom order email says the link will expire in 2 weeks, how do you recommend I preserve the custom order?
- once ordered, how long to receive the custom balances?
- if I want to order only 2, instead of 4, is that ok?
Tom
Tom from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert
Sure, just make a post here when you're ready and I'll resend it. I'll update you on the lead time when you're ready, as well. As for quantity, ordering 2 is totally okay.
Quick Learner from Albany NY
Thanks Ton
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