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Electric gates , underground motors , help.

  • 21-08-2012 2:46pm
    #1
    bbsrs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 943 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I'm looking to buy elec gate kit , I found this set up including a free intercom. Is it worth it , good value or should I steer clear .

    I'm open to all options and welcome any advice to do with choosing an elec gate kit.

    I would like a function in the control of the gates that allows me to leave the gates open constantly if I so choose.

    I have got my poly poly cable and electrical supply at the gate area but other than that I have nothing started . Foundations going in next week .

    My brother is an experienced spark so he'll be doing the wiring and set up.



    Cheers.


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  • #2
    eddie.g
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 58 ✭✭eddie.g


    all domestic electronic gates have the optioin of being left open.


    the ram or the underground ones
    there is usually a key to operate this option.

    or if the kit does not have this feacture just open the gates with the remote and then pop the power off at the control box.


  • #3
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,641 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    eddie.g wrote: »
    all domestic electronic gates have the optioin of being left open.


    the ram or the underground ones
    there is usually a key to operate this option.

    or if the kit does not have this feacture just open the gates with the remote and then pop the power off at the control box.
    or many people open the gates and cover one of the photocells with something. It then "thinks" that a car has stopped 1/2 way in so the gates stay open.


  • #4
    Stoner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,952 ✭✭✭✭Stoner


    2011 wrote: »
    or many people open the gates and cover one of the photocells with something. It then "thinks" that a car has stopped 1/2 way in so the gates stay open.

    yet thats what i do,

    i have a phone with a half and fully open button, if i want the gate to stay open in either position i cover the sensor.


  • #5
    Pinky123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 329 ✭✭Pinky123


    bbsrs wrote: »
    Hi,

    I'm looking to buy elec gate kit , I found this set up including a free intercom. Is it worth it , good value or should I steer clear .

    I'm open to all options and welcome any advice to do with choosing an elec gate kit.

    I would like a function in the control of the gates that allows me to leave the gates open constantly if I so choose.

    I have got my poly poly cable and electrical supply at the gate area but other than that I have nothing started . Foundations going in next week .

    My brother is an experienced spark so he'll be doing the wiring and set up.



    Cheers.

    Can you include details of kit you found, looking for one too.


  • #6
    bbsrs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 943 ✭✭✭bbsrs


    Pinky123 wrote: »
    bbsrs wrote: »
    Hi,

    I'm looking to buy elec gate kit , I found this set up including a free intercom. Is it worth it , good value or should I steer clear .

    I'm open to all options and welcome any advice to do with choosing an elec gate kit.

    I would like a function in the control of the gates that allows me to leave the gates open constantly if I so choose.

    I have got my poly poly cable and electrical supply at the gate area but other than that I have nothing started . Foundations going in next week .

    My brother is an experienced spark so he'll be doing the wiring and set up.



    Cheers.

    Can you include details of kit you found, looking for one too.

    I found this one by CAME , frog kit from this site cheapest I found in Ireland or the UK for this particular kit http://www.nordeal.com/automaticgateequipment.html.

    Thanks for all the replies , most helpful.


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  • #7
    eddie.g
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 58 ✭✭eddie.g


    that kit looks good

    it is even pre wired an prob set up with remote and all to save ye a bit of agro..


    with gates i wood look at the set up for the opening and closing of the gates and make sure it looks like a well built one...

    it is very easy to replace the control side of things but the motor and arms are a different story...

    hope this helps:)


  • #8
    Randyleprechaun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 876 ✭✭✭Randyleprechaun


    I have a bft overground kit. Well made, with a good control panel which gives many options and is, easy to program.

    Also have an act5entry intercom system. Again, a well made pieced of, kit. The intercom gives the option of keeping your gates open by keeping button held for 5 seconds, no messing with photocells our turning off power. I'm sure other intercoms will do this too.

    All in all, the BFT kit and the ACT intercom seems to work well!!!!


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