HELP!
What I ordered was 10 packs of 58-171 but the bulb seems to smaller as well as the T. I have only used one pack.
Thank You,
Jimmy
WINDOW BULB INSULATION
Quick Learner from Brandon, Mississppi
May 27, 2022 10:30 am
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Tom from SWISCO
Jun 1, 2022 11:09 am
Hello, Jimmy. Thanks for reaching out to us. Am I right to assume that your original seal is the one with the 3/8" strip? If so, that's pretty huge. We unfortunately don't carry anything in that size. Can you confirm that dimension for me?
Quick Learner from Brandon, Mississppi
Jun 1, 2022 2:13 pm
You are correct, it is more like 1/4" or maybe 9/32".
Tom from SWISCO
Jun 1, 2022 3:55 pm
Thanks for confirming. The 58-171 T slot is actually between those two sizes at .270 (1/4" is .250 and 9/32" is .281). It does seem like this might be the best strip for the job. Was it not able to install in the window at all?
Quick Learner from Brandon, Mississppi
Jun 1, 2022 4:58 pm
It looks good installed but seems not as tight as the old insulation. Maybe one of the other dimensions is a little different. I sent in a sample of the old by UPS but the lady said the don't look at them. It would really have been helpful if they would have but I understand.
Jimmy
Jimmy
Tom from SWISCO
Jun 3, 2022 9:03 am
Thanks for the additional information. I'm happy to look at any samples you send in, but I don't think that would change the situation as it is right now. From everything we've talked about so far, it sounds like you have an older type of bubble seal whose T slot size was a little on the large size at around 9/32". We unfortunately just don't have anything in that size. The 58-171 that you purchased is the absolute best option we have, even if it is a little smaller.
I've never seen a type of weatherstripping like yours with a 9/32" base, which makes me think yours is either very old or maybe just unique to the window. Either way, it is not a size that we can supply. I am very sorry for the inconvenience.
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