Month: November 2019

When making the decision whether or not to use electric gate openers, there are some common fears and misconceptions that arise. This is totally understandable and we can help you to overturn the concerns and ease your mind about your potential purchase! Can I install an electric gate opener myself? You may be a very competent DIY person or have previously dabbled in some electrical work, but, electric gate opener installation needs to be entrusted to a professional pair of hands. Just as you wouldn't get a greengrocer to sort out your bathroom plumbing, you wouldn't use a normal electrician to install your

1. Avoid costly future repairs and breakdown call outs

All electric gate kits are comprised of moving parts which, just like your car, need attention from time to time to keep them running efficiently and reliably. Having your electric gate kit serviced will allow an engineer to assess any damage or wear and tear before it becomes an issue. Parts and emergency call outs can be expensive so it is best to catch problems before they occur. In addition to checking the moving parts, batteries need replacing in items such as safety edge transmitters and wireless photocells. If batteries die in either

We have talked in previous editions about the various different types of electric gate motors for swing gates such as ram arms, articulated arms and also the very popular underground motors. In this article we will focus on the pros and cons of installing underground electric gate kits to help you determine if this is the type of gate automation that is going to be the best for you.

Pros

Nearly invisible This is one of the main reasons that make underground gate automation so very popular. Because the motors are buried under the ground, enclosed in boxes; all that is visible is the