RE: Curtain automation

["Mike Griffiths" <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Paul
What is a
HA interface module?
As in
I have it connected to Comfort via their optional HA interface module,
Mike

-----Original Message-----
From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Paul Gordon
Sent: 19 May 2008 14:36
To: UKHA Group
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Curtain automation

Well, I have now received one each of the two different models of motor,
the larger of which I have fitted to the Silent Gliss corded track I
have in the lounge.

By Criminey, this thing is *huge* - it wouldn't look out of place bolted
on to the front of a Landrover! - Still, at least it's hidden behind the
curtain, and although it is substantially more proud of the wall than
the curtain track is, - meaning of course that the curtain sort of
slopes forwards at the bottom where it sits over the motor, fortunately,
it doesn't really notice.

The larger motor is massively powerful... - I'm certain I could have
perfectly well managed with the smaller model. - It's quieter than the
Butler AAM that it replaced, but not massively so, - so it's not silent
in operation. - perfectly bearable however. What it *is* though is far
faster than the Butler was, - at least 2 (or 3) times as fast... The old
Butler would take around 8-10 seconds to complete a full open or close
on my lounge curtains (quite a long track). This new Powercord one does
it in around 3-4 seconds, so although it's not silent, what noise it
does make is only audible for a very short time.

I have it connected to Comfort via their optional HA interface module,
so I have automatic dusk/dawn operation as well as a couple of CBUS
buttons setup to do manual open/close as well. - All works like a charm.

I have of course taken pictures during the install, so when I get a
spare 5 mins, I'll compile them into an article for the AH website. - I
still have another motor to fit upstairs yet (the smaller model), so
I'll probably wait until I've finished that one too, and post it all as
one article.


Paul G.


> -----Original Message-----
> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf
> Of Phil Harris
> Sent: 20 April 2008 21:22
> To: UKHA Group
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Curtain automation
>
> 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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