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Unpowered gate opener – A pretty handy invention (animated)

Michael

It’s a snowy, or even worse, a rainy day. It pouring. You are coming back from work and you dread that moment when you reach your gate, because you know you have to leave your vehicle, go outside and by the time you open your gate you will be soaked. And at the end of your day, there you are, in your hall, dripping, cursing your work, the weather, your life. Now, what would you say if I told you that this doesn’t need to happen? That it’s possible to…

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Mighty Mule Reviews 

Review: Discover the Mighty Mule FM500 Automatic Gate Opener

Michael

If you want an automatic gate opener which is ranked best in class within the “heavy-duty” category, you’ll benefit from learning about this high-quality Mighty Mule product. Designed to open gates of up to eighteen feet in length, this simple-to-install device works with an array of gate types, from chain link styles to tube fences to panel, vinyl or wood fences… To help you discover the features and advantages of this product, we’ve created a helpful review… Why Choose The Mighty Mule FM500? The Mighty Mule FM500 is a single gate…

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Review: Mighty Mule FM200, DIY Automatic Gate Opener for Single Swing Gates

Michael

The Mighty Mule FM 200 The Mighty Mule FM 200 is regarded as the best “bang for your buck” DIY gate opener available from the company, and one of the most simple and straightforward pieces of equipment that you’ll be able to install on your own. The entire system is relatively compact and intended for single swing gates of up to 12 feet long and 300 pounds in weight, and can be installed in about three or four hours – even faster if you have a couple of other hands…

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Gate opener safety tips – Make your driveway safer

Michael

Most customers have a tendency to ask for systems with no safety features in order to get the reduced price for their gate opener. However, when they are informed about the possible dangers that come with the operation of such systems they will opt for the adding of safety features. The purpose of this blog is to stress the most important aspects of Gate operating systems that both owners and inspectors need to pay attention to: First of all, stand clear! While the motorized gate is operational/moving DO NOT try…

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USA Gate Openers – Complete List (100+ models available on US market)

Michael

Check out this list of the the top 100 residential gate opener models available on US market. Note: *Prices are approximate and may change. Brand Model Gate type Gate weight (up to) Gate length Drive Power supply Remote Auto close Solar Warranty Price ~ $ Made in Aleko AC1400 Sliding 1,400 lbs 40 ft Chain AC 120V Yes Yes – 2 years 270 USA Aleko AC1300 Sliding 1,300 lbs 60 ft Chain AC 120V Yes Yes – 2 years 330 USA Aleko AC1500 Sliding 1300 lb 35 ft Chain AC…

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ALEKO AS1200 Electric Gate Opener Review

Michael1 Comment

There are a lot of electronic gate opener solutions out there on the market today for standard sized doors and gates and oversized doors and gates – but there aren’t too terribly many solutions out there that accommodate any of the doors and gates that fall somewhere in between those two extremes of the spectrum. Thankfully, the ALEKO AS 1200 fills that gap nicely, providing people with a top quality solution that can handle any gate or door up to 10 feet long (per leaf) and 666 pounds (again, per…

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ALEKO AS900 Basic Kit Gate Opener Review

Michael2 Comments

If you’ve had a look at the electronic gate opener industry in hopes of finding relatively simple and straightforward (and not ridiculously over built) solutions for smaller sized gates, you’ve probably come away pretty disappointed with the product selection. The overwhelming majority of electronic gate opening solutions out there are designed and engineered for extremely large gates, extremely heavy gates, or a combination of the two – as opposed to pretty “traditional” sized gates that most people have installed on their property. Thankfully, you won’t have to worry about overkill…

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ALEKO AR2700 Sliding Gate Opener – Full Review

Michael1 Comment

There are large commercial doors and gates, there are oversized commercial doors and gates, and then there are supersized commercial doors and gates. The almost brand-new ALEKO AR 2700 is built to take on and effortlessly open/close the biggest doors and gates out there, all the way up to 2700 pounds with absolutely no visible stress whatsoever. If you’ve got a large gate or door you need to manipulate electronically (and automatically) safely, smoothly, and with no worry or concern about performance whatsoever, you’d have to be at least a…

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Review: Why the US Automatic Sentry 300 S is the best gate opener in the market?

Michael2 Comments

If you’ve been searching high and low for a top-quality and commercial grade automatic gate opener system, you’ve likely stumbled across the name US Automatic. Industry leaders in just about every way imaginable (not to mention manufacturing each and every one of their products probably here in the United States of America), there are a number of reasons as to why so many businesses and individuals decide to protect their property with automatic gate opener systems produced by US Automatic. Their US Automatic Sentry gate opener system is probably their…

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ALEKO AR1450 Slide Gate Opener Review

Michael5 Comments

There is a world of difference between residential grade electronic door/gate openers and commercial grade electronic door/gate openers, and it’s of the utmost importance that you choose the right set up for your specific needs. Thankfully, when you decide to go with a top quality solution like the ALEKO AR1450, you’re going to be able to enjoy a tremendously high level of performance without breaking your bank account – even if you have to move and maneuver gates that are up to 55 feet long and weigh up to 1600…

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