Motorized window opening/closing???
Bart Nathan
I'm not sure this is the correct forum, but anyway...
I have some awning windows (open with a crank, sized 1'6" x 3') very high up
on a wall that provide ceiling ventilation. I can open and close them
standing on a small step ladder or chair, but was wondering if there is any
cost effective way to open and close them with a motor? Ideally, the motor
would be hooked to a thermostat so that the windows opened when the house
got hot, but this is not a requirement.
Are there any companies that make motors for opening and closing windows?
Has anyone ever tried to make one themselves?
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Bart Nathan
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Theodore M. Seeber
> Hi all,
>
> I'm not sure this is the correct forum, but anyway...
Comp.home.automation is correct, not sure about the others.
> I have some awning windows (open with a crank, sized 1'6" x 3') very high up
> on a wall that provide ceiling ventilation. I can open and close them
> standing on a small step ladder or chair, but was wondering if there is any
> cost effective way to open and close them with a motor?
http://www.smarthome.com/3160.html
Ted
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>
> Hi all,
>
> I'm not sure this is the correct forum, but anyway...
>
> on a wall that provide ceiling ventilation. I can open and close them
> standing on a small step ladder or chair, but was wondering if there is any
> would be hooked to a thermostat so that the windows opened when the house
> got hot, but this is not a requirement.
>
> Are there any companies that make motors for opening and closing windows?
> Has anyone ever tried to make one themselves?
These are definitely available. Andersen and other major window
manufacturers sell them, plus there are probably after-market vendors of
them. They are even available with thermostatic controls.
Be prepared for sticker shock, though.
Tom Ruta
>Hi all,
>
>I'm not sure this is the correct forum, but anyway...
>
>I have some awning windows (open with a crank, sized 1'6" x 3') very high up
>on a wall that provide ceiling ventilation. I can open and close them
>standing on a small step ladder or chair, but was wondering if there is any
>cost effective way to open and close them with a motor? Ideally, the motor
>would be hooked to a thermostat so that the windows opened when the house
>got hot, but this is not a requirement.
>
>Are there any companies that make motors for opening and closing windows?
>Has anyone ever tried to make one themselves?
http://www.smarthome.com/3160.html About a hundred bucks.
Tom
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Bart Nathan
interpret correctly, it'll cost >$200 per window. Anyone know of any other
place to buy this system (apparently made by Win-trol, Inc)? Any ideas on a
DIY/homemade window opener. The chair or stepstool is sounding much
better:-(
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Bart Nathan
> From: Bart Nathan <br...@virginia.edu>
> Organization: University of Virginia
> Newsgroups: comp.home.automation,misc.consumers.house,alt.home.repair
> Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2000 16:41:51 -0500
> Subject: Motorized window opening/closing???
>
> Hi all,
>
> I'm not sure this is the correct forum, but anyway...
>
> I have some awning windows (open with a crank, sized 1'6" x 3') very high up
> on a wall that provide ceiling ventilation. I can open and close them
> standing on a small step ladder or chair, but was wondering if there is any
> cost effective way to open and close them with a motor? Ideally, the motor
> would be hooked to a thermostat so that the windows opened when the house
> got hot, but this is not a requirement.
>
> Are there any companies that make motors for opening and closing windows?
> Has anyone ever tried to make one themselves?
>
> --
> _____________________________________________________
> Bart Nathan
>
Tom Ruta
>The Smarthome suggestion was what I was looking for, but a bit pricey. If I
>interpret correctly, it'll cost >$200 per window. Anyone know of any other
>place to buy this system (apparently made by Win-trol, Inc)? Any ideas on a
>DIY/homemade window opener. The chair or stepstool is sounding much
>better:-(
I have sen a crank that can be turned by a pole. You use
the extension pole to reach up to the crank and manually
close/open.
Who says convenience is cheap? <g>
Declan McEvoy
automatically when the temp got up and close on lower temp. Its purely
mechanical, probably a mercury activated thing or something. He said it
works well and didn't break the bank. If you would like me to chase it
further then reply to me by e-mail.
Declan McEvoy.
Ed Booker
says...
> The Smarthome suggestion was what I was looking for, but a bit pricey. If I
> interpret correctly, it'll cost >$200 per window. Anyone know of any other
> place to buy this system (apparently made by Win-trol, Inc)? Any ideas on a
> DIY/homemade window opener. The chair or stepstool is sounding much
> better:-(
>
A long time ago when I used to stalk this NG, I recall a
discussion and plans for modifying a cordless screwdriver
and it's recharger base for just this purpose. I'm sure
the plans are still out there somewhere, perhaps in the
FAQ. Good luck.
Ed
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