Which balancer

Handy Person from Tacoma wa
I'm looking for a window balancer the stamp on the metal part on the one from the other side is 10 2bsi vh
its plastic tip to plastic tip it is 12" long spring loaded but slightly more than 1/2" wide can I send photos and have you tell me which one to order please? 
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Tom
Tom from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

I'm not sure what you have, unfortunately. We have dozens of different balances with that stamp. It's not a product code or anything, it just indicates the strength of the spring. Our service requires clear and unobstructed photos of the hardware in question at minimum.

In order to figure out what Series this is, I need you to remove an undamaged version of this balance from the window and show me clear pictures of the top and bottom nylon fittings. I will also need to know the dimensions of these fittings.

Handy Person from Tacoma wa
This should help there was nowhere to add photos to the original question 
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Handy Person from Tacoma wa
More if you need them 
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Tom
Tom from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

Thanks! We can supply this balance, but only as a custom order due to its configuration. Before we go any further, can you kindly tell me how many you wanted to buy?

You should also note that the original manufacturer discontinued your exact assembly and no longer makes it. The good news is that they have a modern equivalent that is meant to work in all the same applications. The design is a little different, though, and as a result so is the spring calibration. I will need you to tell me the exact weight of your sash, down to the ounce, so that we can verify the proper calibration on the new style. 

Lastly, please verify the length of the metal channel. Based on your stamp it should be 10-5/8". Do not include the plastic fittings in this measurement.

Once I have that data, I'll email you a purchase link and price quote that will let you place an order on our site.

Handy Person from Tacoma wa
7lbs 2oz 
I unfortunately don't know how to read a ruler well. Here is a photo of it. It looks right?
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Handy Person from Tacoma wa
I just need one, thank you 
Tom
Tom from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

Thanks for your patience while we looked into this. That should be all the information we need, though I should note that we can only supply 2 of these at minimum due to the fact that it's a custom assembly. I hope that's okay. You never want to mix old and new balances, anyway.

I'll go ahead and email you a purchase link and price quote now that will let you add 2 of these to your carts. These have to be made for you so please expect a lead time of approximately 5-6 business weeks.

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