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0800 1422417
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3 to 5 working days.
Delivered in
3 to 5 working days.
This Blackout Roller Blind incorporates smooth-action technology and stunning detail to create an attractive and versatile blind. The white-backed Blackout Roller Blind has a stylish PVC fabric, giving it Full opacity. This two-tone blind has a white coloured backing, with black on the front.
Looking for an alternative colour? Why not check out the full range of Electric Blinds by clicking here?
Fine Tuning
As standard, our window blinds are awesome, and for many of our customers, this is just what they’re looking for. However, as a manufacturer and experts in made-to-measure blinds, we can offer you the chance to go further, fine-tuning your blind and customising it to meet your exact requirements.
Our fine-tuning options are all optional, and your blind will function perfectly without them, but if chain options, coloured bottom bars and chain lengths calculated to suit your installation height rock your world, read on! Below is an explanation for each option available on this blind, but remember, we’re only a quick call away if you have any questions.
Blind Name
If you’re ordering multiple blinds of a similar size and colour, naming them can be a handy way of identifying which one is which when coming to fit them. Enter a blind name or label, and we’ll include this on the sticker of the packaging to help you identify it.
Direction of Roll
As standard, our blinds are Standard Rolled. The fabric falls from the back of the blind, meaning the fabric will be close to the window. Reverse Roll makes the fabric fall from the front of the blind, which can be handy if you're trying to avoid window handles etc, as well as being purely aesthetical. If you have a preference, you can let us know!
Standard Roll
Reverse Roll
Motor Side
As standard, the motor is fitted to the right hand side of the blind. However, you can choose for the motor and thus the charging point, to be fitted to the left side of the blind. This could be beneficial when charging your motor.
Left Side
Right Side
Bottom Bar
As standard our roller blinds come with a plastic bottom bar that has fabric covering the front half. The back is exposed white plastic. This fine-tuning option allows you to change this to an aluminium teardrop-shaped bottom bar in either white, silver, or black or an aluminium round-shaped bottom bar available in white or silver. Alternatively, you can select a fully wrapped fabric bottom bar where the fabric is shown front and back. Aluminium bottom bars are not fabric-covered.
Default
White Aluminium Round
Silver Aluminium Round
Fully Fabric Wrapped
White Aluminium Teardrop
Silver Aluminium Teardrop
Black Aluminium Teardrop
Extension Brackets
Extension brackets are adjustable brackets that you can use to protrude the blind from a wall (face fix) or to hang lower (top fix) than our standard brackets. They have a small nut and bolt on each side of the bracket which you undo to allow you to extend the bracket. Depending on the barrel size this will be from 100mm to 115mm (40mm barrel), or 100mm to 120mm (45mm barrel). If you wish to know which bracket size your blind will have please contact us and let us know your blind’s measurements and a member of the team will be able to tell you.
Side Guide Wire System
This option allows you to select a side guiding system that sees a 2mm silver wire fitted to the top of the recess or ceiling down to the window sill or floor, that runs through the bottom bar of the blind. This prevents the blind from moving anywhere except up or down. This is ideal for areas prone to breezes or if the blind is fitted at a slight angle. Wire system is available in either Black, Silver or White. Tear Drop Bottom Bar MUST be selected for this system.
Controllers
Your blind will not come with a remote control. Remote controls are sold separately. You can add a Remote Control to your blind order by selecting any of the following:
Single Channel Hand Held Remote
6 Channel Hand Held Remote Control
16 Channel Hand Held Remote Control
Single Channel Wall Mounted Remote Control Switch
Dual Channel Wall Mounted Remote Control Switch
Electric Roller Blind Technical Specifications
Our roller blinds are made to the highest standards. They are made using an aluminium barrel and the fabric is locked into the barrel, holding it securely in place. Depending on the size of the blind and the weight of the fabric, our barrels can have a diameter of 32mm, 40mm or 45mm, which we select automatically when processing your order at no additional cost.
The bottom bar is covered with the fabric of the blind to muffle any sound it may make against objects on the window.
The brackets are white metal and can be used to face fix, top fix or side fixed and they come with white plastic brackets covers too. As standard the fabric of our roller blinds is back rolled, meaning it rolls off the back of the barrel, closest to the window.
There is a chance on a wider width roller blind that it may have a join in the fabric running horizontally near the top of the blind. For wide blackout blinds particularly, this join is welded to ensure no light can get through.
Motor Technical Specifications
This 7.4v DC battery powered tubular motor comes with an inbuilt radio receiver. The tubular motor enables a 230v AC feed to power the motor which operates incredibly quietly. It has a noise level of 40dB and has a nominal speed of 30rpm. The remote control needs to be purchased separately and is not supplied with the blinds.
To protect the motor from overheating and to prolong the life of the product, the motor will cut out after more than four minutes of constant use to allow it to cool down.
By default the motor is located on the right-hand side of the blind, but this can be changed to the left side should you require – just get in touch after your order has been placed.
Overall the motor weighs 0.6kg and is enclosed within the barrel of the blind, meaning the blind can be cleanly installed with no added requirements needed to be accounted for. The only visible part is the end of the motor that has the charging port and the programme button and is roughly similar in size to that of a chain roller mechanism on the end of the barrel.
The optional extra solar panel charger is made from amorphous silicon panels with a scratch resistant high strength aluminium frame. It measures 375mm x 50mm x 3.2mm and is for indoor use only. This can be purchased separately in the Accessories section.
The solar panel can be mounted to brackets positioned 342mm apart and has a cable that is 2.3m which connects to the battery. In full sunlight, the battery will be full charged in 2 days, but a mains charger is supplied with all solar panels in case the battery needs faster charging or the area is particularly deprived of sunlight.
Max Power (Pmax): 1W ( 5%)
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc): 18V
Open Circuit Current (Isc): 0.095A
Max Power Voltage (Vmp): 12V
Max Power Current (Imp): 0.08A
Test condition: 1000W/m2 25oC
Accessories & Extras
As you will rarely need to charge your DotcomBlinds electric blinds we will supply a single mains charger per order (regardless of how many electric blinds you order). If you require additional chargers these can be purchased separately. Your blind will not come with a remote control. Remote controls are sold separately.
Single Channel Hand Held Remote
Design and functionality are a top priority for any handheld controller. This transmitter, complete with its sleek lacquered surface and LED illumination, combines one-touch technology into a slim controller. Remote controls are sold separately.
6 Channel Hand Held Remote Control
This 6 channel transmitter allows you to control up to 6 DotcomBlinds electric blinds individual or all together, complete with its sleek lacquered surface and LED illumination, combines one-touch technology into a slim controller.
16 Channel Hand Held Remote Control
This 16 channel transmitter allows you to control up to 16 DotcomBlinds electric blinds individual or all together, complete with its sleek lacquered surface and LED illumination, combines one-touch technology into a slim controller.
Single Channel Wall Mounted Remote Control Switch
A discreet wall-mounted remote control switch is a must. This switch is both functional and discreet and incorporates light illumination for ease of use.
Dual Channel Wall Mounted Remote Control Switch
A discreet Dual Channel wall-mounted remote control switch is a must, controlling two separate blinds. This switch is both functional and discreet and incorporates light illumination for ease of use.
Alongside the above extras, you are also able to purchase remote controls, additional mains chargers and solar chargers should you need.
Thinking of purchasing the solar panel to keep your battery-operated electric blind topped up? You’re in the right place – here’s what you need to know!
First things first, every battery-operated blind order comes with a charger (one per order regardless of the number of electric blinds), which is standard regardless of whether you have a solar panel. This means you always have a backup and can give your blind a full charge at any point, should you feel it needs it.
The solar panel provides a trickle charge for the battery. This is particularly useful for tall installations where it might not be easy to reach the top of the blind with the charging cable to charge up every four or so months.
The solar panel doesn’t need to be ordered at the same time as the blind. It can be purchased afterwards and will plug into the motor – it doesn’t come pre-fitted to the blind.
What are the other benefits of a solar panel charger for your battery-operated blind? To start with, this is the greenest way to enjoy an electric blind, with the power for the blind coming from the sun.
This also means that your electric blind plays no part in your electricity bill, which helps save you money in the long run. It helps to keep your blind charged when plugging it into a charging cable is too difficult, and it’s one less thing for you to remember to charge up.
Got any questions? Get in touch with our team for more information!
How to Install
You overcame the measurement minefield and now you must face the final challenge – installing your roller blind. Honestly, it isn’t half as bad as you think it is, and with this very easy guide, you’ll be done in no time.Firstly, you need to remember how you measured for your blind. This affects where you attach the brackets.
Step 1
You’ll come across two ways of attaching your blind’s brackets: either attach them to the wall or window frame (depending on how you measured your blind in the first place). This is called face fix. To attach this, you should use a thin wood drill bit if attaching it to the window frame, or if it is going on to the wall, use a masonry drill bit with wall plugs (make sure the drill bit and the wall plugs are the same size). The alternative way of installing your blind is to attach these brackets to the ceiling or top of the recess with the blind hanging below, which is known as top fix.
Step 2
Your blind will come with some charge in the battery, which will be enough to programme the blind with, but we recommend plugging in the charger and letting it top up the battery before you use it fully.
Changing the Roll
If you wish to change the way the blind is rolled, which is sometimes a good idea if you are trying to avoid window handles or other protruding objects, then simply unravel the blind and then re-roll it in the direction you want.
2-3 Year Warranty
A blind from DotcomBlinds is made to the highest standards, designed to provide you with years of service and shade.
In fact, we’re so confident and proud of our blinds, we offer a 2 year warranty on the motor and 3 years on the barrel fabric and bottom bar of the blind. This is one of the longest warranties available and a clear sign of the quality of our blinds.
Obviously, there are a few exclusions:
✖ Damage caused by poor installation/not following fitting instructions (don’t worry, installation is easy, read this.)
✖ Misuse or Failing to maintain the blind
✖ General wear and tear and fading (these blinds are exposed to very intense UV rays)
✖ Alteration to the blind
✖ Exposure to the elements or fitted in an unsuitable location (these are indoor blinds!)
However, if your blind stops functioning for any reasons other than those listed above, get in touch. Our warranty covers:
✔ Manufacturing defects
✔ Fabric/slat colour fading within a year
✔ Mechanical malfunction
✔ 2 year warranty on battery motors used in electric roller blinds
So, in summary, avoid grossly mistreating your blind, show it a little TLC every so often and don’t use it in ways it wasn’t intended. If you do all those things and something goes wrong with the blind, you’re golden – we’ve got you covered and we’ll and repair or replace it free of charge.
This blind features a “Wipe Clean” fabric, which is super easy to clean and perfect for busy households; simply wipe over with a dry cloth to remove dust and any debris or use a damp cloth to remove stains. Ideal for homes with kids or areas close to food preparation (including use around the kitchen sink).
This blind features a fire-retardant fabric, providing peace of mind and safety to your home. Our fire retardant fabric is a high-quality material that will not catch fire when presented with a flame; instead, the area that is in contact with the flame will burn but it will self-extinguish once the source of heat has been removed.
Each and every blind made by DotcomBlinds is child-safe, thanks to various safety features and accessories we supply (like P Clips). This cordless blind is what we’d call “Child Safe+” as there is no chain or cord on the blind, completely removing any risk of entanglement with the blind.
This blind features a thick thermal fabric, which will help provide additional insulation to your home’s windows, making your home more thermally efficient. In winter, these blinds will keep your home warmer by minimising heat loss through your windows, and in summer, they will keep your home cooler by minimising the amount of outside heat that enters your interiors.
This blind uses a remote control operation, the blind can be opened and closed by using the up and down buttons on the remote control or wall switch (both sold separately). Remote control operation is ideal for hard-to-reach windows and large windows.
This blind can be battery-powered, meaning that the motor is powered by a battery attached to the motor. Depending on use, you should get 6-12 months of charge out of your battery, and we supply a power cable for recharging the blind.
This blind can be solar-powered. When you choose the solar-powered variant, we supply a solar charging panel that attaches to your window and ‘trickle charges’ the battery that powers your blinds, ensuring they are always charged and ready for use.
This blind is available on our Same Day Priority Dispatch Service, which is ideal for when you need a blind in a hurry. By selecting the Same Day Priority Dispatch option at checkout, your blind will jump to the front of our production queue, being made and dispatched that same day when ordered before 11am on weekdays (orders after 11 am or on weekends/bank holidays will be prioritised for the next working day). Please be aware that while most SDPDs are delivered the next working day, we do not guarantee next-day delivery.
This blind is made in the UK in one of DotcomBlinds’ UK factories. By purchasing a blind made right here in the UK you are helping to support the British manufacturing industry. Blinds made in the UK will typically have shorter lead times due to the fact they won’t need to be shipped internationally.
This blind features a blackout fabric, proving the light-blocking benefits you would expect from a blackout blind. This fabric will not allow exterior light to pass through it, helping to create a dark environment in your home, which is ideal for bedrooms and home cinemas. Please be aware a minimal amount of light may still leak into a room around the edges of the blind.
This blind features a plain fabric with a solid colour. Plain fabrics are incredibly versatile and can easily be matched to the existing decor in your home or add a fresh new colour to your windows. Be sure to order FREE fabric samples to get a feel for the look and feel of the fabric in person before making a purchase.
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