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Handy Person from Philadelphia Pa
Window will not stay in place. No knowledge of this type of balancer. Would appreciate it if you know and have replacement parts . Thanks
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Bob
Bob from SWISCO
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This is a Coil Balance system. Specifically, this looks like a 15-087 Pivot Shoe and 15-086 Housing Pivot; these parts use our Series 180 Coil Balances. You'll have to look for stamps on the springs to indicate what spring weights you need. If there are none, or you uncertain, obtain the exact weight of the window sash. Give us the exact weight, and we'll work out what you need.

Handy Person from Philadelphia Pa
Thanks Bob, can you tell from these photos exactly which balancer I need to order. This number is on the face of the balancer top to bottom # 8453535tap
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Bob
Bob from SWISCO
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Again, this looks like the 15-087 and 15-086, which use the Series 180. But without the exact sash weight, I can't confirm what spring weights you need. 

Handy Person from Philadelphia Pa
Hi Bob, sash weighs 19.6 lbs. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you
Bob
Bob from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

No worries. If the sash weighs 19.6 pounds, then I think (4) of our S180-5 5 pound springs should work nicely. Use a pair on either side of the sash, to total 20 pounds of overall support--this is close enough to your sash's reported weight that it should operate smoothly. Let me know if you have further questions. Also see the diagram below that shows how all the components of this balance system come together. 

Series 180 coil balance diagram
Series 180 coil balance diagram
Handy Person from Philadelphia Pa
Thanks Bob
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