RE: Curtain automation

["Phil Harris" <phil@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

They look a hefty old size though!

Phil

> -----Original Message-----
> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf
> Of Paul Gordon
> Sent: 20 April 2008 14:48
> To: UKHA Group
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Curtain automation
>
> 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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