channel balance replacement options

Casey
Casey from SWISCO
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Not necessarily, no. Before we pursue the possibility of a custom order, you should check the weight of your sash and cross-reference that to the stamp chart listed on the S751-25 store page. Any common bathroom scale will do

For your convenience, the S751-25 stamp options are:

  • 25R will carry a window sash weight range of 10 through 18 pounds
  • 25HD will carry a window sash weight range of 18 through 22 pounds
  • 25TG will carry a window sash weight range of 22 through 30 pounds

This information is based on 2 balances per sash. Balances are designed assuming friction in the jamb weather-strip will carry a portion of the sash weight. Suggested sash weights are approximate.

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Home Owner from Bloomington, Mn
I need to replace several channel balances. I have tilt out window. Your 25" series 751 channel balances appear to be what I would need. My current channel balances are simply stamped 24. They is no other lettering. Would this be a special order?
Home Owner from Bloomington, MN
I'm attaching a few photos for possible channel balance replacement. I need to know if your parts will work in my windows. It looks like your series 751 are identical to mine.
User submitted photo of channel balance and stamp.
Tom
Tom from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

I'm sorry to say that I can't confirm if our S751-25 will work for you based on this photo. This only shows us the stamp, which as previously mentioned doesn't match anything in our inventory. You will need to check both the design of the bottom shoe and the weight of the sash to verify if our balance will work for you.

Home Owner from Bloomington, MN
Thanks for your response to my question. My only other question is whether or not my existing channel balances can be repaired. The cord in all of the failed windows has broken. Can the cord be replaced and then new shoes attached?
Tom
Tom from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

I'm afraid not. If the cord is damaged, you will need an all new balance. The block and tackle system itself is not made to be repaired, so full replacement is necessary.

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