Window balance

Quick Learner from Calabash, NC
Sep 25, 2024 4:40 pm
Block and tackle balance broke. I believe your item S795-29 will work as a replacement. Window weighs 16.4 pounds. Balance is 29 inches long. Please advise if that will work.
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Jasmine
Jasmine from SWISCO
Sep 30, 2024 3:05 pm
SWISCO
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Hey there,

Thanks for posting! The Series 795 Channel Balance will work to replace your discontinued Cross Bow Channel Balance but I am not certain the 29" is the exact replacement you'll need since the balance is damaged. That said, there are a few details I'll need to gather before we can move forward. 

To start, please confirm the length of an undamaged balance. If you are not able to find an undamaged balance, I'll need to know the measurement for the height of the visible glass in the window, only the glass you can see.

I'll also need to see a photo of how the balance installs at the top of the window channel.

Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you might have.

Quick Learner from Calabash, NC
Oct 2, 2024 11:00 am
I measured a good balance in an adjacent working window and it is 29 inches in length. The balance installs via a hook into a hole at the top of the window channel.
Jasmine
Jasmine from SWISCO
Oct 2, 2024 11:50 am
SWISCO
EXPERT

Thanks for confirming. Although, in regards to the hook, while you've confirmed the piece installed at the top, this still doesn't confirm exactly how the balance installs at the top of the window.

Please confirm the shape of the hole it installs in. Is it square, circular, or another shape? This will determine whether the replacements will need to be a custom assembly or not.

Thanks.

Quick Learner from Calabash, NC
Oct 2, 2024 9:07 pm
The hole is circular and the top of the existing ballast is a plastic and metal clip that snaps into the hole. It looks like the hole is about 1/4 inch. Attached are photos.
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Jasmine
Jasmine from SWISCO
Oct 3, 2024 9:23 am
SWISCO
EXPERT

Thanks for confirming. Your window balances will need to be a custom assembly since the hole in circular. The replacements will be the S795-29 with a 15-198 Balance Clip Attachment. They will have the 29B stamp which can support a sash weighing 12 to 18lbs.

I've forwarded a link with a quote for (2) of the custom assemblies. You'll be able to use this link to review the quote and place the order from your online cart.

Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you might have in the meantime.

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