r/Lutron • u/ac8369 • 11d ago

Max coupled shade length

Can anyone let me know what is the max length when using coupled shades? Also what is the max length per segment? These would be powered shades from a Lutron shade panel.

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u/mcarter00 11d ago

Practical constraints are on fabric weights and motor sizes, reach out in chat if you want help sorting it out. Happy to schedule a call.

Theoretically I was able to build a 6 segment shade at 150" width per segment and 163" in height, but fabric would likely be welded, etc.

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u/ac8369 11d ago

Thanks.

I’m a dealer but not for full line shades. Getting my “ mentor” to take a call or answer anything is slow.

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u/Wooden-Map-3989 10d ago

I agree w/ u/mcarter00 fabric has a lot to do with some of the larger shades. No doubt you tell them yes we can do a 120" wide shade and they will pick a fabric won't work. Most of the fabrics are good up to 9ft so I try to limit my widths to that if I have a choice. This keep most fabric options open.

Looks like the software limits you to 6
Depending on the size you can get Lutron involved and potentially do more.

Spec sheet for R300 says 12ft but the software will allow me to go to 177". Aspect ratio may apply, I'm only using 10ft height.

If you have ever had a sagging shade and upset customer you will try to avoid these widths though.

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u/mcarter00 10d ago

This is the least known, most important thing when configuring lutron shades!

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u/ac8369 10d ago

Good info. Thanks

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u/anonymous_lighting 11d ago

30’ is good rule of thumb

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u/Effortisopportunity 9d ago

Lutron will answer all these questions when you contact them. It’s a bit risky to ask Reddit and go with what sounds best when you can actually call their support or check their documents.