window balances

Quick Learner from florida
351 balance ?
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Tom
Tom from SWISCO
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Thanks for your photos. Based on what I see here, you have either our Series 351 or Series 390, depending on the depth of the bottom shoe. That's the only difference between them. I recommend measuring your shoe and referring to our dimensions to confirm the best match.

Comparison of the S351 and S390 balance shoes.
Comparison of the S351 and S390 balance shoes.

Quick Learner from florida
thanks for your quick response...windows are 1995 install...bottom shoe measures 1.030" on micrometer...question for you is this most likely a 15-001 shoe that has worn down or just a 15-002 shoe that was just a little over 1" at manufacture ?
Tom
Tom from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

I think a 15-001 that has worn down is far more likely. This is actually pretty common for these kind of balances. Time and friction usually always wears the shoe down to be a little less than it once was.

Given your measurement, I think the Series 390 is a very safe bet.

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