Power cable on new Velux electric/automatic roof windows?

itm2

I'm looking to install a new Velux electric/automatic roof window, and was wondering whether anyone knew whether they are supplied with standard 3-pin plugs, and if so, roughly how long is the cable?

grumbler

https://youtu.be/alGfUIMWoLM

That said, any cable can be extended if needed.

itm2

Thanks for that. Looks like the cable can't be more than 2-3 metres long. Oh well, an extension cable it is then....

jonnydeppiwish!

Just to add, these windows are great - auto shutting when it rains is a massive bonus!

itm2

Is there a manual override, so that the window can be closed if there's a power cut and it's raining heavily?

ComicGeek

itm2 said:

Is there a manual override, so that the window can be closed if there's a power cut and it's raining heavily?

Just get an extendable pole - I use ours for opening/closing a standard blind on our electric Velux, but can also be used to manually open/close the roof light.

itm2

ComicGeek said:

itm2 said:

Is there a manual override, so that the window can be closed if there's a power cut and it's raining heavily?

Just get an extendable pole - I use ours for opening/closing a standard blind on our electric Velux, but can also be used to manually open/close the roof light.

Ah OK so you can use a pole to close the electric window in the event of a power cut? That's good news

john.h

Or just get the solar powered version 

itm2

john.h said:

Or just get the solar powered version 

I did think about solar but I expect the battery will need replacing in 10 years or so, and I don't want the hassle or expense.

itm2

MaryCristm said:

itm2 said:

john.h said:

Or just get the solar powered version 

I did think about solar but I expect the battery will need replacing in 10 years or so, and I don't want the hassle or expense.

But it will work autonomously

I can use a camping power pack for backup if I need to close the window while there's a power outage. Not quite as convenient but I won't have to worry about replacing the solar battery every 10 years or so