RE: Velux windows and automation

["David Pullen" <dpullen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Simon

The Integra sounds like the Electric Skylight that they now sell (with
automation built in) unfortunately it doesn't appear to come in the size
that we want 114x118. It does sound pretty good though and was my
original thought until we had determined the size.

I am still waiting for a response from Velux but I should be back in the
UK next week so I can chase up more easily.

The flex does sound pretty crazy - I can just imagine plugging the
window into a socket up on the roof!!!

Thanks for your help.

BR
David



Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 20:00:19 -0000
From: "Simon Coates" <ecolume@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Re: Velux windows and automation

David,

I got the Velux Integra.  This is the best way to go if it's available
in
the sizes you require.  It comes with the motor already installed and
has
quite a nice control box/IR receiver fitted to the top right of the
window,
also comes c/w rain sensor.  Much better than adding a retrofit motor
kit to
a standard window.  The Integra also has outputs for 2 other motors
which
power internal blinds and external awnings, which are controlled by the
IR
remote. On the remote you select which window and which motor to
control.
The window motor is No.3, a bit odd as you'd expect it to be No.1.

One silly thing though is that the Integra windows come prewired with a
white flex with a moulded plug.  Now anyone who's going to the trouble
and
expense of fitting automated Velux windows wouldn't exactly want a 3
core
white flex running from the window, down the sloping ceiling, down the
wall
and into a nearby socket!!!  Remove the prewired flex and run a proper
mains
supply to the windows :o)
I have HomeVision and Comfort which provides the necessary IR.


Regards

Simon





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