Is my Channel Balance Too Long?

Handy Person from Raleigh Durham, NC

Mar 12, 2019 1:10 pm

The measurement was 29 1/8 inches. I beleve it is a 2830 series 385 but not quite sure. It appears 29 inches is the length you sell but I measured several times and got 29 1/8 inches.

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Bob from SWISCO

Mar 12, 2019 2:14 pm

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Thanks for posting. Are you just measuring the metal channel, not including the end attachments? Let us know and we'll go from there. Thanks.

Handy Person from Raleigh Durham, NC

Mar 12, 2019 4:39 pm

Yes, just the metal post.

Tom from SWISCO

Mar 14, 2019 12:42 pm

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Thanks for getting back to us! I think it'll be fine if you go with 29". I've never seen a manufacturer use 29-1/8" before. It's possible whoever made yours originally gave the channel a bit of extra length, but I can't be sure. Either way, a 29" option is the best alternative we can offer.

Handy Person from Raleigh Durham, NC

Mar 14, 2019 4:03 pm

I ordered the 29" already. Thanks.

Tom from SWISCO

Mar 15, 2019 8:03 am

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Oh great, thank you! We appreciate your business. Please let us know if you run into any problems. If that 1/8" ends up being an issue then we'll do our best to look into it.

Handy Person from Raleigh Durham, NC

Mar 15, 2019 9:03 pm

I could not find this guide in your wide selection. Please help.

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Paul from SWISCO

Mar 18, 2019 8:36 am

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Many thanks for the photos. Your top sash guide is very similar to our 18-142. Compare and see what you think. Please note that the 18-142 has two mounting holes in comparison to your one.

Handy Person from Raleigh Durham, NC

Mar 18, 2019 11:14 am

I agree the 18-142 is very similar. I will have to drill two holes close to the existing hole in the window. Do you think this drilling will weaken the structure?

Paul from SWISCO

Mar 19, 2019 7:33 am

EXPERT

Morning,

Drilling a new hole shouldn't the top sash to weaken.