Restringing the Day/Night Shades

[snfexpress]

To whoever created a tutorial for restringing the day/night shades - would you please repost? The search function is not working (again).

Thanks in advance,

[illapah]

Is this it?

http://www.fixmyblinds.com/09restring.html

[Tincup703]

You can also get information and parts from here:

www.dirtyblindman.com

[richfaa]

We got a re string kit from the blind manufacturer and a set of instructions came with them. Helen sayus they were easy to follow and re string..The hardest part was removing the blind from the wall???

[OntMont]

I may be the one you are thinking of who posted instructions on a web site. Unfortunately the web site got lost in a change of ownership of the ISP and no longer exists. I was going to repost it, but the Dirty blind man seems to cover everything you need to know.

In my opinion, most blinds are installed too tightly strung at the factory. Loosening the tension a bit will help both the ease of operation and longevity of your blinds. I believe the little spools at the bottom of the strings are intended to be wound around so that they can be turned to adjust string tension. I use just enough tension to hold the blinds in the up position.

[OntMont]

quote:Originally posted by snfexpress

To whoever created a tutorial for restringing the day/night shades - would you please repost? The search function is not working (again).

I may be the one you are thinking of who posted instructions on a web site. Unfortunately the web site got lost in a change of ownership of the ISP and no longer exists. I was going to repost it, but the Dirty blind man seems to cover everything you need to know.

In my opinion, most blinds are installed too tightly strung at the factory. Loosening the tension a bit will help both the ease of operation and longevity of your blinds. I believe the little spools at the bottom of the strings are intended to be wound around so that they can be turned to adjust string tension. I use just enough tension to hold the blinds in the up position.

Thanks in advance,

[snfexpress]

Rich,

Do you have contact info?

THanks, John, for the info - it was you that I was remembering who posted the info.

[richfaa]

I will try to find it in the piles of paper on the desk.. The Manufacturers name is on the blind however it is on the top were you can't see it unless you remove the blind...

Shazam..found it..Irvine Shade and door, Inc, Elkhart, Ind No Phone number.. They did say that other re string kits may not fit their blinds and you had to get the proper diameter string.

[Icehouse]

Maybe this will help you contact Irvine. I found it online.
1000 Verdant St
Elkhart, IN , 46516-9042
Phone: 574-522-1446
FAX: 574-522-0568
Good luck!

[snfexpress]

Thanks Rich and Tammy!

[Exnavydiver]

Here is the four string diagram http://i17.tinypic.com/34ryx4j.jpg

[OntMont]

I would just like to add, that the restringing is not as daunting a task as it might seem. Just work carefully and methodically, make a few sketches, or take some pictures as you go.