FAQ's
Radio remote or hard wired - which should I choose?
Where possible we would always recommend hard wired for a commercial installation. For domestic controls radio remote can be more convenient for the user.
Hard wired
Staff changes at commercial installations could result in knowledge of need to replace radio remote batteries being lost.
Where radio remote wall switches are used it may not remembered that they are battery operated and that they need changing every 2-3 years.
Hand held transmitters could be misplaced.
Radio remote
Reduces need for wiring runs.
Attractive handsets are more convenient for the user.
Where decorations would be disturbed it eliminates the need for chasing out to the switch point thus avoiding damage.
Can avoid need for relays that are required when hard wired blinds operate in a group on a control system.
Solves a problem caused when the contractor allows only a fused spur to operate blinds without including a switch line.
Linked Information:
Automatic Control systems what are the options
Home Management Systems how do I link to my blind controls
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