Month: September 2019

The British weather can leave something to be desired at times so it stands to reason that on occasion it may have an impact on your electric gate openers! Every season brings a new set of conditions and each of these has the possibility of causing an issue with your electric gate kit. These are all easily rectifiable issues that once you are aware of and know what to look out for, can be solved quickly & easily by even the most inexperienced DIY person.  

Snow & Ice

As pretty as a dusting of snow can be in winter, it can cause your

What is a Ground Loop used for on electric gate openers and how does it work its magic?

A ground loop is a fantastic addition to your standard electric gate kit and is the perfect way to achieve keyless entry or exit from your home, office or community gates. Using induction cable, laid in a figure of 8 formation beneath the driveway surface, the cable detects the presence of vehicles above it magnetically and sends a signal to the control panel, via a ground loop detector to open the electric gates. You will have noticed small tar lines in the road at traffic