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Jan 3, 2021 11:23 PM CST
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Hello,
I'm trying to think of ways I could have a blackout curtain automatically expand and retract either inside or outside my greenhouse.
I keep running into dead ends. I was thinking maybe convert a garage door motor and track inside, but I still feel theres flaws there.
Maybe a simple motor mounted on top outside that can roll up the curtain and release it to let gravity unroll covering the greenhouse. But how would it release automatically or reverse?
A system of pulleys to move the curtain across. But how will it retract?
Anyone have any thoughts or ideas?
Sorry I'm new here
Thank you,
Nike
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Jan 7, 2021 12:16 AM CST
Name: Chip
Medicine Bow Range, Wyoming (Zone 3a)
Why does it need to be automatic?
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Jan 9, 2021 5:26 PM CST
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I want it automatic just to have it open and close at the same exact time everyday.
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Jan 9, 2021 8:49 PM CST
Indiana (Zone 6a)
How big/ what type of greenhouse is this for? How big would the curtains need to be
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Jan 10, 2021 6:48 AM CST
Indiana (Zone 6a)
How big/ what type of greenhouse is this for? How big would the curtains need to be
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