How do i automate a retractable awning?
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Dennis Bell
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Has anyone used a electric drill to roll up awning?? It is expensive to convert from manual to electric rollup..
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It would have to be an electric drill and not battery. Problem may rise when to stop it since there are no relays or sensors for automatic stop.
Conversions and kits
https://www.etrailer.com/question-307636.html
https://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-convert-a-manual-awning-into-an-electric-awning
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Manual-Crank-Style-to-Power-Awning-Conversion-Kit-White/809403620
Here is a great post https://garretyglass.com/about/blog/what-to-look-for-in-retractable-awning/
I agree with William, it is possible but not with a battery operated drilled. It will run down to quick.
Here's a video that might help - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I9slbfkDLE
Here's a conversion kit at Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Lippert-Components-329250-Solera-Conversion/dp/B00PXLQKJQ/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&tag=billionaire03-20&linkId=2b1a52b9164e4e3ad323ed26f0a1c4bd&language=en_US
Hi Dennis, hope this helps you out
https://sunairawnings.com/motorize-my-awning-and-shade,
I don't know how a drill would work for stopping at the end, could wind it too tight
This should help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EqyegX8Dgo
Take a look at this:
https://youtu.be/ocOO-8X_-Rk
I bought the motorize Sunsetter awning at my last house. You could use a drill to attach to your closing rod, but it may be too awkward.
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