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Old 16-03-2009, 1:23 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Electric venetian blinds

I'm looking for a good quality electric venetian blind that will automatically stop when it gets to the bottom (one touch then walk away whilst it opens or closes).

I've found some suppliers via google but wondered if anyone here has experience with these things?

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Re: Electric venetian blinds

I have a client who had some electric venitian type blinds fitted they are auto raise lower and work well I'll try and find out who made/supplied them next time i am there.
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Old 15-04-2009, 8:39 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: Electric venetian blinds

My patio doors have the venetian blinds built in between the glass of the double glazing (no dusting needed)

They are made by Somfy and are fully automatic up and down. Ie, press "down" and they lower until you release or press & hold "down" for a second then release and they lower all the way & vice versa up. They were supplied and installed by the supplier of the doors but the blind motors etc are from Somfy & controlled by RF remote as opposed to IR.

I have my home automation set to send the RF codes to close them and open them at various times and turn on/off various lights to give the impression of someone home.

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Re: Electric venetian blinds

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I have my home automation set to send the RF codes to close them

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hey stoobie can you tell me how you are snding the RF codes ? i assume you are not using a remote based on your comment above.
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