i need window balances for several milgard vinyl windows, 10 years old
Quick Learner from claremont ca
May 24, 2015 3:52 pm
the attached image show the stamp on the existing balances - which SWISCO part is a replacement?
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Tom from SWISCO
May 27, 2015 10:55 am
I'm afraid I cannot determine what Series you have based on just the stamp. I will also need to see the top and bottom nylon attachments. Also, can you confirm the weight of your sash? Looking at the stamp, I would assume it's 39 pounds, but I would like you to confirm just in case. Thanks!
Quick Learner from claremont ca
May 27, 2015 2:06 pm
it looks like series 380 or 385, based on the end attachments. the sash does appear to be about 40 pounds
Tom from SWISCO
May 27, 2015 3:00 pm
Great! Both those Series have stamps that can carry that weight, so all you need to do is confirm which you have.
Quick Learner from Claremont
May 27, 2015 4:25 pm
Ok, how do I do that? The pictures look the same to me.
Tom from SWISCO
May 28, 2015 10:02 am
The key difference between the Series is the size of the bottom shoe. You need to measure your own, then compare your measurements to ours to determine which is a better match. We have detailed measurements on each product's store page.
Quick Learner from claremont ca
May 28, 2015 1:34 pm
OK, the shoe is 15-004, so it's series 385.
How do you measure the length of the balance - just the metal part, or from plastic tip to plastic tip?
And do I have a problem if the actual weight of the sash is 39 pounds when the weight range maxes out at 34? It's a Milgard window, but there's leaded glass sandwiched inside the double panes. I'm guessing that's where the high weight comes from.
How do you measure the length of the balance - just the metal part, or from plastic tip to plastic tip?
And do I have a problem if the actual weight of the sash is 39 pounds when the weight range maxes out at 34? It's a Milgard window, but there's leaded glass sandwiched inside the double panes. I'm guessing that's where the high weight comes from.
Tom from SWISCO
May 28, 2015 2:22 pm
You only measure the metal channel. Based on your stamp, I would guess it's 33".
The S385-33 has two stamp options that can cover 39 pounds. I recommend weighing yours on a scale to get a more exact weight so that you can determine which is better: the 3265 (35 to 39 lb) or 3270 (39 to 42 lb).
The S385-33 has two stamp options that can cover 39 pounds. I recommend weighing yours on a scale to get a more exact weight so that you can determine which is better: the 3265 (35 to 39 lb) or 3270 (39 to 42 lb).
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