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Motorised Blind Guides, Buying Advice & DIY Help
Practical Australian guides for choosing, installing and controlling roller blind motors, motorised curtains, Automate and Somfy systems. Compare options, solve common problems and find the right products for your setup.
How to Choose a Somfy Motor for an Existing Roller Blind
Check tube fit, load, power and controls before retrofitting a Somfy motor into an existing roller blind.
Craig Radcliff
1 min read
What Motor Do I Need for Roller Blinds? (Complete Guide Australia)
Choose the right roller blind motor by tube compatibility, torque, rechargeable vs 240V or 12V power, and Automate or Somfy controls.
Craig Radcliff
4 min read
Automate vs Somfy Roller Blind Motors: Which Is Right for You?
Compare Automate and Somfy roller blind motors by tube compatibility, torque, power, remotes, hubs and smart-home control.
Craig Radcliff
3 min read
How to Identify Your Roller Blind Tube (Australia)
Learn how to identify your roller blind tube by profile, outside diameter and construction before choosing a retrofit motor. Covers S45, S40, S60, 38mm, HD50, S35 and L45 tubes.
Craig Radcliff
3 min read
How to Measure a Roller Blind Tube Before Buying a Motor
Measure your roller blind tube correctly before buying a retrofit motor. Learn which diameter, profile, blind size and installation details matter for motor compatibility.
Craig Radcliff
2 min read
When Does a Roller Blind Tube Need Replacing Before Motorisation?
Not every existing roller blind tube should be motorised. Learn which thin, small, damaged or unidentified tubes are better replaced while keeping your existing blind fabric.
Craig Radcliff
2 min read
S45 Roller Blind Tubes: Light vs STD vs HD & Compatible Motors
Identify Acmeda S45 Light, Standard and Heavy Duty roller blind tubes, understand their different diameters and see where to find confirmed compatible retrofit motors.
Craig Radcliff
2 min read
How to Install a Tubular Motor Into a Roller Blind Tube
Already confirmed your roller blind tube and motor? Follow the mechanical installation steps: crown and drive, chain removal, motor insertion, brackets, direction and limits.
Craig Radcliff
3 min read
Can You Motorise Bunnings, Spotlight & Other Off-the-Shelf Roller Blinds?
Some off-the-shelf roller blinds can be motorised, but the retailer name does not determine compatibility. Learn how to inspect the tube and when a tube replacement is needed.
Craig Radcliff
2 min read
Roller Blind Crown & Drive Adaptors Explained
Understand what roller blind crown and drive adaptors do, why they must match both the motor and tube profile, and how the wrong adaptors cause retrofit problems.
Craig Radcliff
2 min read
S40 Roller Blind Tube: How to Identify It & Which Motors Fit
Learn how to identify the older Acmeda S40 T-Spline roller blind tube, measure its profile and find the motors and adaptors confirmed for an S40 retrofit.
Craig Radcliff
2 min read
Can You Motorise a 38mm Roller Blind Tube?
Yes, some 38mm roller blind tubes can be motorised. Learn how to identify a suitable thick-wall 38mm profile, what to avoid and where to find confirmed compatible motors.
Craig Radcliff
2 min read
S60 Roller Blind Tube: Identification & Motor Options
Identify an Acmeda S60 60mm heavy-duty roller blind tube, understand why it is used on larger blinds and find the current motors confirmed for S60 retrofits.
Craig Radcliff
2 min read
HD50 Roller Blind Tube: Identification & Motor Options
Learn how to identify an HD50 heavy-duty roller blind tube, when it is used and where to find the rechargeable and hardwired motors confirmed for HD50.
Craig Radcliff
2 min read
S35 Roller Blind Tube: When Can It Be Motorised?
Acmeda S35 tubes can still be motorised on suitable small blinds. Learn how to identify S35, its limits and when upgrading to a modern tube is the better retrofit choice.
Craig Radcliff
2 min read
L45 Roller Blind Tube: How to Identify It & Which Motors Fit
A 45mm L45 roller blind tube is not the same as an Acmeda S45. Learn how to identify the L45 profile, why its adaptors differ and where to find confirmed motors.
Craig Radcliff
2 min read
Keep Your Existing Fabrics and Motorise Your Blinds with the Automate Tube, Bracket, & Idler Kit
Keep your existing roller blind fabric and upgrade the tube, brackets and idler to a motor-ready system when the original tube is unsuitable for reliable motorisation.
Craig Radcliff
3 min read
How to Motorise Existing Roller Blinds (DIY Guide Australia)
Motorise your existing roller blinds without replacing the fabric. This Australian DIY guide explains tube identification, motor compatibility, crown and drive selection, installation and setup.
Craig Radcliff
7 min read
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