RE: Curtain automation

["Paul Gordon" <paul@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have just come across this site...

http://www.powercord.co.uk/Default.asp

Their add-on motor system seems fairly comprehensive, well made, and
capable. It has an easy interface option for CBUS/Comfort control, and
works with any loop-cord track, just like the old add-a-motor...

Unless I find anything better, I think I may very well try a couple of
these...

HTH

Paul G.


-----Original Message-----
From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Paul Gale
Sent: 20 April 2008 12:16
To: UKHA Group
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Curtain automation

I'd be interested too Paul.

I also have two of the autoglide tracks - the biggest downside is the
motors/cog assembly are a bit noisy. A quiet alternative would be good.

I did get one of the assemblies re-coged with metal components from
their nominated repair company - a little quieter and should last longer
too.

Paul.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf
> Of Paul Gordon
> Sent: 20 April 2008 09:44
> To: UKHA Group
> Subject: [ukha_d] Curtain automation
>
> Morning all.
>
>
>
> My venerable old Swish Autoglide track in the master bedroom has
> finally
> given up the ghost and needs to be replaced, so I'm after something
> suitable to put in its place.
>
>
>
> It has to fit round a bay window, - so tracks which can only do
> straight
> runs need not apply - which I think rules out the current autoglide
> range does it not?
>
>
>
> So, does anyone know what currently is the state of play in the
> automated curtain market?
>
>
>
> Obviously I'm already aware of:
>
>
>
> Butler Add-a-motor  = cheap, noisy motor, no curtain feedback so
> possible to get out of sync (open instead of close etc.)
>
> Silent Gliss motorised tracks (not the autoglide range though) = NOT
> cheap! - but you get what you pay for....
>
> Goelst G-Rail = same as Silent Gliss
>
>
>
> These obviously represent the two extreme opposite ends of the
> spectrum,
> - the Butler is under a ton, the other two won't likely give me any
> change from a grand.. Is there *still* nothing in the middle-ground?
>
>
>
> Cheers.
>
>
>
> Paul G.
>
>
>
>
>
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