RE: Velux Window Openers - A Possible Solution

["Rob Mouser" <groups@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

My velux windows are also "automated" using a velux pole ;-)
How would these attenuators work as the operation to open my windows
involves the pull down of a horizontal bar before the window will tilt and
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Rob

-----Original Message-----
From: Martin Howell [mailto:martin.howell@xxxxxxx]=20
Sent: 08 November 2004 18:57
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [ukha_d] Velux Window Openers - A Possible Solution


I looked at motorising my Veluxes some time ago and abandoned the idea=20
because Mr Velux wanted an arm and a leg for each one and I have 6=20
windows.  Instead, I bought the manual opener  - a pole with a hook on=20
the end - and it works fine. Moreover, it shows that the operation=20
movement is essentially linear, and a DIY solution using an electric or=20
pneumatic actuator should be pretty easy to rig up (and not expensive). =
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One of the things on my 'to do' list once the house is finished...

Martin

Neil Fuller wrote:

>Chaps
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>I know the question of opening Velux windows automatically comes up
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time to time.
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>With an impending extension build coming up (Ho yin does do some nice
designs!), I've now researched the commercial actuator market and found the
following;
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>www.secontrols.com
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>They are the UK importers for the Italian made Mingardi range of
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>http://www.mingardimagnetic.com/inglese/default.htm
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>Mingardi also make a range of magnetic locks  etc.
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>The sales chap I spoke with said that the most expensive chain actuator
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approx =A3150 so they seem somewhat cheaper than the Velux option too.
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>A possible downside is that they fit on the frame rather than being
hidden
inside it but some would say that is a positive aspect when the things
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down.
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>A real plus point is that they accept standard signals (230v, 3 wire or
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reverse polarity) so no messing about with the Velux interface.
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>SE controls also produce a control box that sits on a LON bus for
anyone
using that technology.
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>Usual caveats of no association/interest apply.
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>Regards
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>Neil
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