ᐅ Installing electric roller shutters or just preparing for them
Created on: 3 Mar 2014 13:53
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peterp
Hello,
we have the following question:
In our planned house, all windows are designed to have manual roller shutters. The construction company charges nearly €450 per shutter for the installation of electric roller shutters with a timer. For preparing the operation of an electric roller shutter (delivery/installation of the necessary wiring including empty conduit with cover and switch completion, but without the timer), the cost is €150. What would you advise: to have everything installed all at once, or is it more practical and especially more cost-effective to install the roller shutter motors and timers ourselves? The strap for manual operation will be mounted on the window frame, so there is no need to open up the walls later.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Best regards,
Peter
we have the following question:
In our planned house, all windows are designed to have manual roller shutters. The construction company charges nearly €450 per shutter for the installation of electric roller shutters with a timer. For preparing the operation of an electric roller shutter (delivery/installation of the necessary wiring including empty conduit with cover and switch completion, but without the timer), the cost is €150. What would you advise: to have everything installed all at once, or is it more practical and especially more cost-effective to install the roller shutter motors and timers ourselves? The strap for manual operation will be mounted on the window frame, so there is no need to open up the walls later.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Best regards,
Peter
projekthausbau8 Mar 2014 10:48I can only agree with the others... €450 is very expensive in my opinion. We also paid around €250 extra per window. Maybe you could get another quote as well.
Have a nice weekend.
Have a nice weekend.
Hello, our prices are the same. However, we have a separate switch at the window and can also control everything at the door using a timer switch.
Our price consists of €120 for the motor, and the rest covers the costs for wiring and switches.
I consulted with an external electrician beforehand. Their price was only €10 cheaper. But then there would be the question of warranty.........
Our price consists of €120 for the motor, and the rest covers the costs for wiring and switches.
I consulted with an external electrician beforehand. Their price was only €10 cheaper. But then there would be the question of warranty.........
aytex schrieb:
450€ per roller shutter would be 8,100€ for us
wow...
so here is the thing: our builder actually charges 230€ per roller shutter. I can only say that anyone who knows the subject would laugh hearing these prices.
I once compiled everything I would need on a website (also based on a tip from someone here in the forum):
motors, switches, timers, isolation relays, and a flat rate of 300€ for cables. Currently, I come to about 1,500€ material costs for 18 windows. I personally wouldn’t hesitate for a moment to do it myself, but in our case, there are other "dependencies" that mean we will order directly from the builder—but certainly not at 230€/roller shutter, and definitely not at an unbelievably excessive 430€ per roller shutter.
What is he installing, self-learning roller shutter motors that know when to do what? UnbelievableHello,
I think I know who dear Aytex means .
I am always surprised why everyone insists it has to be a motor from the big name brands?
I can only recommend you look up Jarolift motors.
I was able to buy them for 30€ each. Made in Germany, they give a great impression in terms of feel, appearance, and build quality.
Also, out of 120 reviews on Amazon, 118 are five stars, not to mention a 10-year warranty from the manufacturer. Rademacher, Somfy, and the others don’t last any longer.
Don’t forget the isolation relays (7.99€ Jarolift) if you want to control groups.
Of course, this all assumes you have someone you know who feels confident tackling this, or you do it yourself.
Because the electrician only wants to sell you brand name motors.
Best regards,
EF
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Heisenberg16 Mar 2014 21:01I have another question on this topic. We are currently planning our house. We received an offer from the builder for manual roller shutters for the ground floor and upper floor. Almost all windows, except for three, are floor-to-ceiling (on the ground floor, all are double-leaf patio doors) at a price of 2,980€ (approximately). For motorized roller shutters (including push-button and toggle switches as well as wiring) the price is 260€ each. We have planned for 11 windows. This brings the total gross price to 5,840€ (approximately). Is this reasonable?
It was similar for us. That’s why we controlled the motors ourselves. By eliminating the entire mechanical belt winding system, we also managed to get a free power supply for each roller shutter. Clever, right?
I ordered the Jarolift motors because I have been using one for years, and they are really great—7 or 10 years warranty and quiet operation.
They are controlled partly with their radio remote controls, but also partly through a Homematic home automation system.
I ordered the Jarolift motors because I have been using one for years, and they are really great—7 or 10 years warranty and quiet operation.
They are controlled partly with their radio remote controls, but also partly through a Homematic home automation system.
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