Window shoe and balance

Contractor from Hanahan, SC

Mar 26, 2019 1:11 pm

Hi,

I believe the window is a Pella window but the balances appear to be 1/2 x 1/2 channel balances. I couldn't get the window out at the time of the appointment and unfortunately, this customer did not have other operable windows that could be opened to see a good balance. There was as stamp on one balance with 30G on it. The windows are very heavy (each sash 33 1/2" h w/hurricane glass).

Please let me know if you can assist in identifying this balance, balance shoe and hopefully pivot bar.

Thank you

Jack

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Bob from SWISCO

Mar 27, 2019 10:37 am

Thanks for posting. Could you provide us the weight of the window sash? The stamp is peculiar, so we need to double-check to see if this sash weight falls outside our standard stamp options. Many thanks.

Contractor from Hanahan, SC

Mar 27, 2019 12:43 pm

Not sure of exact weight but the window was at least 30 lbs due to the size and hurricane glass. Let me know if that helps.

Paul from SWISCO

Mar 28, 2019 7:03 am

Could you confirm the length of the metal channel? If it is 31", you can use S751-31. A stamp option of 30TG is for a sash weighing between 29 through 36 lbs. This may work for you, though it would be best to get the precise weight to be certain it will fall within this range.

Contractor from Hanahan, SC

Apr 30, 2019 1:33 pm

Sorry for the delay my customer just approved this. I believe the balance you recommended will work but my only concern is will the S751-31" work with the sash length of 33"? I believe we will be fine with the weight.
Thanks

Paul from SWISCO

Apr 30, 2019 1:53 pm

If your old balance's metal channel was 31", and I think it was, then it should work fine assuming this window never ran into any issues in the past.

Paul from SWISCO

Apr 30, 2019 2:50 pm

My pleasure. Let us know if you need anything else.

Contractor from Hanahan, SC

Apr 30, 2019 3:19 pm

Perfect. Thank you very much

Contractor from Hanahan, SC

Oct 11, 2019 2:49 pm

Hi Paul,
I am going to need 4 more balances and the long clips for this window as noted in the thread. The only issue if we could get a higher rated weight like 40 to 50lbs I think that will help. See below for the last balance we ordered
Let me know if you can help.
Kind regards
Jack Ross

31", you can use S751-31. A stamp option of 30TG is for a sash weighing between 29 through 36 lbs. (NEED HEAVIER RATING 40 TO 50 LBS)

Paul from SWISCO

Oct 17, 2019 10:03 am

40-50 pounds is extraordinarily heavy. We may be able to do a special order for you, but we're going to need a precise sash weight, down to the ounce. We can work from there.