Month: March 2020

Whatever your motivation to having an automatic gate opener installed on your driveway gates, you will understandably want to know just how secure they are!

  Most residential gates are fitted with automatic gate openers for the sole purpose of convenience. To be able to open and close your gates at the touch of a button is an allure that adds value to your property. It also makes life easier - homeowners with manual gates soon tire of opening and closing their gates every time and begin to just leave them open in frustration. The addition of an automatic gate openers save

1. Photocells

You will find a pair of photocells are supplied with all electric gate kits. They are small boxes with an infra-red beam that are mounted facing each other on either side of your gate.  If this beam is broken or interrupted, it sends a signal to the control panel that there is an obstruction which prevents the gates from operating. This simple fail safe will prevent gates from opening