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Get In Without Getting Out: Investing In An Electric Gate Opener

An electric gate opener is of course an essential component of your electric gate system since this will allow you to operate your gate–that is either open it or close it–without having to get down from your car. This is obviously an important device to have, and in fact, some electric gates won’t even open without the use of an electric gate opener unless you find a way to somehow physically override the closing/opening mechanism.

When choosing an electric gate opener it is important to make sure that it matches the electric gate that you are buying it for. Electric gates typically come in different swing types: single swing, bi-parting pair, or sliding gate. Also, the size of the gate that you require will determine whether you can use a single swing or bi-parting design. Both of these electric gate types can be converted into the sliding gate design.
B Another factor you should consider when shopping for an electric gate opener is how much you will be using your gate. For electric gates that undergo daily heavy use, you will be better off buying a heavy-duty electric gate opener. For electric gates that won’t be used as much, a regular electric gate opener should be sufficient.

Most electric gate systems will come with their own electric gate opener, although you may look into other models if you like. There are a lot of electric gate openers that are designed for use with a wide range of gates, and there are even 3rd party models that can work with your own electric gate. It can be quite confusing to choose a new electric gate opener given all the many different options available, so you may want to check with the manufacturer of your particular electric gate system in order to make sure that the opener you are considering will work with it. The sales personnel at the store where you will purchase your electric gate opener are good sources of information, and they will probably be able to give you some good recommendations.



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