Window Balancers #2

Quick Learner from San Francisco
Sep 22, 2024 7:11 pm
I need to replace a pair of window balancers. The marking on the balancers shows 0930 BSI PP. Channel width is 1/2" and shoe width is 1 2/32". See photos.

Please let me know which parts to order.

Thanks, Jordon
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Bob
Bob from SWISCO
Sep 23, 2024 10:32 am
SWISCO
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Hey Jordon. Since both nylon attachments lack 'wings', or side tabs, and since you're saying the shoe depth is greater than 1", I believe this is an S390-10. Double-check the shoe depth to be safe. The shoe on the Series 390 is 1-1/8" deep--but these shoes can wear down a bit from age, so a 1-3/32" measurement wouldn't be too unusual. So long as it's more than 1", it has to be the Series 390 given this configuration. 

For a stamp option, choose 0930. Let me know if you have further questions.

Comparison of the S351 and S390 balance shoes.
Comparison of the S351 and S390 balance shoes.

Quick Learner from San Francisco
Oct 13, 2024 4:06 pm
I wanted to double check the part number. The metal portion measures 9 inches. Should I order S390-09 or S390-10? Thanks!
Bob
Bob from SWISCO
Oct 14, 2024 8:45 am
SWISCO
EXPERT

It's uncommon for a balance whose stamp reads "0930" to have a 9" long metal channel. However if you're confident that that's accurate then you should go with the 9" version of this balance instead. Note that you will need to weigh your sash on a scale to determine the proper stamp option for this size, since it's calibrated differently.

Quick Learner from San Francisco
Oct 15, 2024 8:41 pm
Sorry for all the back and forth. As you can see in my original post, the pictures show a 9" inch metal portion. I weighed my sash and it comes out to 16 pounds which exceeds all the options for the balancers. Did I perhaps have the wrong balancers to begin with? What do recommend that I order at this point? Thanks.
Bob
Bob from SWISCO
Oct 17, 2024 9:31 am
SWISCO
EXPERT

We can supply the 9" long S390 balances calibrated to support a 16-pound sash but it will need to be a custom order. We just sent over an order link and price quote for the balances you requested. Take a look and let us know if you need anything else. Thank you!

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