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I have always wanted an electrically operated curtain track, but the prices have always put me off. This model is about 1/3rd the price of the market leader, so my thought was buy one and see how good it is. I put off the decision for a while because of the comments made about the instructions. They are no way up to the standard of say Ikea or many of the other products I purchase. For instance it just says in effect put the brackets up, not explaining how they get bolted together to hold the curtain rail.
However mine went up without a hitch and I purchased the timer too and that works very well. You do need to have a good understanding of either DIY or engineering to work out how it all goes together. Given the first job almost is to cut the curtain rail to length, it starts from a nerve racking position. The instructions don't say how to measure the length, so you guess. In my case I had a spare 1 metre length, so I knew I could have a second go. Fortunately I got it right first time. A previous reviewer said get it working on the floor and this is good advice, but I didn't put the motor on at this stage, only when the track was complete and in situ.
Setting the tension of the wires is a bit nerve wracking but once you understand the principle of how the curtains stop it is easy to work out whether you have it tight enough or not.
It took me about 3-4 hours to erect and get operating, much of this time is putting the brackets up on the wall, and constantly referring to the instructions to confirm I am doing it right.
The timer is simple, but has a quaint way of being programmed and so I had a couple of false starts with that, but when I came down in the morning it had done the job of opening them at the right time.
I plan to purchase at least another one of these, if not two and I will still be making a saving on the market leader in this field. Looking closely at their product it is not too vastly different in design, just maybe the build quality (and instructions) are better. Certainly I am glad I took the plunge and bought this product, I hope you have similar success when you purchase them.
| Product Dimensions | 110 x 8 x 12 cm; 3.12 Kilograms |
|---|---|
| Warranty description | 1 year. |
| Batteries required | No |
| Included components | Smart Motor, Remote, Curtain Tracks, Brackets, Runners and Accessories |
