Window balance spring

Quick Learner from St Joseph, Mi.
Hello I need help to figure out what part I need to replace this window balance spring. I do know it is a double spring setup. I believe I ordered one from you 2-4 years ago and this is for the same window. Don't know if there is anyway you can look up what I ordered last time through my name. Todd Kelley. Address 4893 Scottdale Road St. Joseph, Mi. Thanks 
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Bob
Bob from SWISCO
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Hey Todd. I am afraid I can't find an older order that matches what you're showing. Is there another email you may have used when placing it? Either way, I think we can narrow this down. This looks like a 15-199 Pivot Shoe, which works with both 1/2" wide Series 160 Coil Balance springs and 3/8" wide Series 165 springs. Can you tell me the width of your existing coil tape? Can you also tell me the exact weight of the window sash these balances support? We should be able to narrow it down from there.

Quick Learner from St Joseph, Mi.
The width of my coil spring is 1/2". The old spring says #3.5 35 one of the ends and the other end says #5.5 35. Like I said in original message that my window balance spring is the double coil setup. Please let me know what you think. Thank you. Todd 
Bob
Bob from SWISCO
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That will suffice, thanks. Sounds like you have the 1/2" wide Series 160 springs. For the spring stamped #3.5, use the S160-03 3.5 pound spring. For the #5.5 stamped spring, use the S160-05 5.5 pound spring. For new coil housing, see the 15-150D. Let me know if you have questions.

Quick Learner from St Joseph, Mi.
I ordered the parts, the only question I have since there are two different weight balance springs does it matter which one is on the top and bottom when loading the springs in the coil housing? Thanks 
Bob
Bob from SWISCO
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Nope, this shouldn't matter. The spring weights will work no matter what order you stack them. Let us know if you have further questions.

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