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Window balance stamped 28 9

Handy Person from Vero Beach, FL
Hi, could you possible help me determine best balances to order? My sash balances are marked 28-9 AA CMC 7. They do not have any other stamps or markings. About 12 years old from window company called NuAir in Fla. (went out of business but may have been rejuvenated of late). These are all aluminum frame impact glass windows so the sash weighs in at 32 to 33 pounds on 12 of them and I have 2 sashes that are slightly wider (same height) that weigh around 39 pounds. The balance measures 28 inches from bottom of plastic part to bottom of other plastic part, but the actual metal part measures just under 29 inches. photos attached. Thanks for you help!
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Tom from SWISCO
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Sure, we can replace these. Based on your stamp of 28-9, this balance should be exactly 29" long. Make sure to only measure the metal channel, don't count the plastic parts. Can you confirm? If so, our S385-29 looks like a great match. For the sashes weighing 32 through 33 pounds, our 2860 option should work great. 

The sash weighing 39 pounds is another matter. That would have to be specially made. I'd just like you to confirm that the this is identical to the other balance in every other way. I'd also like to know how many you need. With that information, I can email you a special balance order link and price quote.

Quick Learner from FL
Thank you. The balance measures just a hair under 29 inches. I reweighed one and it is 41 pounds plus or minus 1/2 pound. (Varies every time I weight it--not the greatest scale). The marking on this balance is as shown in the photo: 28HP44-45 A28A CNC 0 and in marker is has 28441

I have 2 of these size sashes so would need 4 balances. Thanks.
Tom
Tom from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

Ah, I see. If it's just a hair under 29", I think you'll be okay with a 29" balance. As for the sash weight, I think our 2870  will work fine; these can carry a sash weight of 29 through 42 pounds. 

We didn't have this option available for the S385-29 previously, but we just added it to our site just for you. Now it doesn't have to be specially made! This is just a regular ol' standard balance now that you can order whenever you wish.

Quick Learner from FL
Great! Thank you for the help!
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