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06/12/2012
There are many different electric blinds motors. For electric roller blinds, venetian and wooden venetian blinds, we currently only sell battery operated blinds on-line. This is because battery operated blinds are a simple install for the DIY customer.
Please call us on 0161 494 9616 if you require 24v DC or 230v DC electric blinds. We can provide quotations advice and even an install service.
If you are unsure as to whether you need a 24v or 230v electric blinds, as opposed to battery powered, please just ask our advice. There is also some guidance below.
Availability of Power Outlets: 24v DC or 230v AC motors require a mains electricity outlet - meaning a plug socket or preferably a switched fuse spur. So, battery operated motors are great if you don't have an electricity point near to your window, or don't want to go to the expense of hiring an electrician to install an electricity point.
Blind Size: Battery blind powered motors only have the torque to automate blinds at the small/medium end of the spectrum. On larger blinds above 4-5sqm, we recommend using 24v DC or 230v AC motors. See further info below on size restrictions.
Battery Costs: The other benefit of mains powered electric blinds is that you don't have to keep changing the batteries! It's worth weighing up, how often you are going to use your blinds. On a single up, and single down cycle per day, batteries will last approximately 1 year on average. But consider that the larger the blind, the more energy will be used and the shorter the battery life. Also consider that solar powered rechargeable batteries are available for some products - please call and ask about these.
Maintenance Time and Cost: Related to the above, consider that the larger the number of blinds, the more maintenance time a battery operated motor will need. If you are looking at an installation with say 10+ blinds, spread throughout a larger building, then perhaps mains powered electric blinds would be better than battery powered. I would always recommend mains powered for commercial installations.
In terms of size restrictions - as an example, I have included a table below which shows the recommended maximum sizes for electric roller blinds with battery operated motors. The blue area shows where only relatively light weight fabric should be used. The black area is where we recommend you upgrade to a 24v or 230v motor, regardless of fabric due to the size.
In the above table SQM refers to the square metrage of the blind (width in metres x drop in metres). As a further rule of thumb:
- Lightweight fabric blind (250g /m sq) - up to maximum 5sqm
- Heavyweight fabric blinds (550g /m sq) - up to maximum 4sqm
If you have any questions, need a quote for mains powered electric blinds or just advice about the which motor is best for you, please do not hesitate to call our team on 0161 491 9616. You can buy electric blinds from our battery operated range by following the link.
Better Blind Company Limited are an accredited Somfy Expert Retailer of Electric Blinds.
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30/11/2012
Our offices and manufacturing will be closed from the afternoon of 21st December 2012 until the morning of the 3rd January 2013. Phone services and emails will be unmanned during this period.
Please take note of the following cut off dates for delivery prior to Christmas. To guarantee delivery prior to Christmas, please place your order before 12noon on the dates specified.
Orders placed after the cut off date & during the Christmas closure, will be subject to the standard lead times, with lead times being calculated from 3rd January 2013.
10th December
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RoofLITE, FAKRO and DAKSTA Blinds – Not ordered on next day delivery.
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Picture Blinds - Proof must be signed off by 12th December 2011.
11th December
14th December
- Genuine VELUX Blinds
- Next Day Wooden Venetian Blinds
- Roller and Blackout Roller Blinds: Acacia, Costello, Diamond, Nebraska, Penang, Provence, Renaissance, Ripple, Temple, Valeur
- Vertical Blinds: Avensis, Acacia, Colorado, Gresham, Mercury, Matrix FR, Penang, Rhapsody, Waves
- Aluminium and Wooden Venetian Blinds,
- Roman Blinds, Woodweave Blinds
- Cubicle Curtains
- Film Roller Blinds
19th December - Orders must be placed before 12noon.
- Roller Blinds - All other fabrics
- Vertical Blinds - All other fabrics
- Perfect Fit Roller Blinds
- Remote Control Roller and Blackout Blinds
- Made to Measure Fly Screens
- Next Day Fly Screens Kits
- Mesh Fly Screen Kits
- Panel Blinds
- Ready Made Blinds
- Own Brand Roof Blinds - to fit Velux, Fakro & Dakstra windows
Please note that subject to our terms and conditions, we cannot be held responsible for delays due circumstances beyond our control. These include, but are not limited to, supplier stock outages and failure of postal or carrier services to deliver correctly. For full details of our terms and conditions, please follow the link.
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
The NewBlinds.co.uk Team.
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