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Old 08-19-10, 11:11 AM   #2
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Default Window & Vent motors

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Originally Posted by roflwaffle View Post
All the home automation stuff for windows I've seen is horrendously expensive ($300+) and a bit on the small side. I could conceivably run a few used garage door openers, although that would be a bit kludgy/oversized, so does anyone know of any other cheap, small to medium sized UL approved electric motors I could use for opening and closing windows/vents?
Friend of mine bought just such a thing off of ebay for a reasonable price. He's relentless and finally found what he was looking for.

It may be possible to use 12v car window motors. They're small and I think they're geared down. would require a transformer and bridge rectifier for each.

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