Add-A-Motor is a manufacturer of low-cost electric curtain controls and motor devices, with their line of two models: Model 1000 is a 10 foot long drapery rod that can hold up to 55 pounds of curtain fabric, and the Model 2000 can hold up to 100 pounds of fabric and folds out to 20 feet in length. The open limits can be set to your preference, but they also automatically stop at full open and closed positions without requiring any adjustment. The tracks can be cut quite easily to the precise length desired.
Items as low cost as this are often used with X-10 and similar systems, but new features actually allow it to be hardwired to 3rd-party dry contact relays, such as Crestron home automation systems. Such controllers can open and close drapery on a timed schedule which can save energy by keeping homes cool, provide home security benefits, and can be used to maske home theater screens. The system includes one infrared handheld remote control and a wall control switch for controlling out of the box, but you can also control it using any IR emitter and learning remote.
The heavy duty motor in this setup offers quiet and reliable operation which can be tweaked and adjusted with electronic controls to increase the power to the motor. It’s not wise to go over the weight capacities, but in the case of closing a curtain in a confined pocket, that extra power can come in handy.
With these systems, you’re ready to hang drapes right away as it comes with roller carriers for smooth operation. The carrier eyelets accomodate most curtain hooks, pins, and hangers. The tracks come standard set to be center-opening, but can easily be converted to a one-way draw. Add-A-Motor also supplies instructions, batteries, all mounting hardware, and a one-year warranty with every system shipped.
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