Window balancer

Handy Person from Florida
Just looking for a replacement part. This measures out to be 29" but is stamped 28-5 
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Bob
Bob from SWISCO
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Hello there. The first two digits of the stamp don't refer to the channel length, but instead the height of visible glass in the window. The channel is usually 1" longer. I am sure we can help, but that stamp is not an identifier; it just tells us the balance's strength. Please show us clear photos of the nylon attachments at both ends. The combination of attachments will determine what you need.

Handy Person from Florida
Ahhhhh.  I will attach the photos.  Thank you so much. 
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Bob
Bob from SWISCO
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Thanks for getting back to me. See either the S380-29 or S385-29. The only difference between these two channel balances is the 'depth' of the bottom nylon shoe. See the diagram below. Measure your old balance's shoe depth to see what matches best. For a stamp option choose 2850.

Comparison of the S378, S380 and S385 balance shoes.
Comparison of the S378, S380 and S385 balance shoes.

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