Good point there! We definitely want remotes - proximity fobs aren't much better than a manual gate if you have to get out every time to open it
Best yard security barrier
- Thread starter Richard98
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Good point there! We definitely want remotes - proximity fobs aren't much better than a manual gate if you have to get out every time to open it
TripleSix
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- Location
- Helmsley, North Yorkshire
You'd have a reader you can reach from your driver's window.
But not much use if you're driving a tractor
bactosoil
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One of the best investments we ever made having an electric gate( standard 15ft wooden gate on the outside but mirrored in steel at the back ) , the gate is always shut but we have ground sensors that allow access during the day and switch off at night ,after that it will only open by remotes /keypad , the sensors can be switched off easily during the day to lock down things further and we have a very good camera( linked to the house ,office and phones) at the gate that will read a number plate night or day so we can see anyone who is asking to come in .The keypad is securely on the gate post and so anyone who wants to ask for access has to get out of the vehicle and so comes up on camera much better .The fact of having a closed gate all the time has eliminated offers for tarmacking our drive or bargain tool offers ,the gate is a long way from the house but we have a good degree of awareness and control over it .
The only thing we have had is local itinerants trying to follow a vehicle in /and or trying to block the infra red sensor on the gate that stops it from closing on a vehicle that might be across the gate .
Our gate hasn't caused delays either and has coped recently really well with up to 3-400 vehicle movements per day at peak
The only thing we have had is local itinerants trying to follow a vehicle in /and or trying to block the infra red sensor on the gate that stops it from closing on a vehicle that might be across the gate .
Our gate hasn't caused delays either and has coped recently really well with up to 3-400 vehicle movements per day at peak
Warp Land Farmer
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- Location
- Hazzard County
How wide is the opening? I’m just about to take out a 13ft fob activated automated drive gate complete with hinge safety edge and opening photocell beam. It will be available for sale.
Nearly
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- Location
- North of York
13ft not wide enough for you to hit?
Warp Land Farmer
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- Location
- Hazzard County
Re-working mums drive over Christmas, 13ft gate / 12ft opening is more than adequate. Can’t say any of us have had problems driving in or backing out.
Steevo
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- Location
- Gloucestershire
You’ve got me there. Didn’t realise we were on first name terms...!
Yes, exactly like a car park. Takes about 3 seconds to raise or lower.
Steevo
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- Location
- Gloucestershire
I’ve had vehicles try and drive in, loop the loop and play “beat the barrier” to get out before it comes down.
Too short a close time and it causes trouble, too long and it’s also a problem.
Apologies, none intended.
- Location
- south norfolk, uk
Hopefully @Richard98 Will have it....that's still wide enough to get all our (scrap) equipment through on its various trips over there
Steevo
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- Location
- Gloucestershire
Not at all - i'm impressed to be referred to by first name!
I would have used yours if I could remember it.....but to be safe I'll just stick to David.
- Location
- Minehead,Somerset
Those sliding security gates I ve seen, how wide can they do ?
Problem I have is that my yard runs down 90 degrees off a 12 ft road and for artics they need the full 40ft entrance to get in and out. The only way I could go narrower is at least 25 ft into my yard but would still need 20ft wide gap.
Problem I have is that my yard runs down 90 degrees off a 12 ft road and for artics they need the full 40ft entrance to get in and out. The only way I could go narrower is at least 25 ft into my yard but would still need 20ft wide gap.
- Location
- south norfolk
I’ve installed a 12 metre cantilever gate on a building job.think the hole was 4cubic metres to hold the oak gate.did look great once installed though
Nick...
Nick...
Steevo
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- Location
- Gloucestershire
Got a 12m steel one here....and saw what looked like a 20m one last week.
Not cheap though!
Not cheap though!
Hi guys,
I want to install an automatic drive away sliding gate for my house for security reason. I'm fairly new to this, I want to know what I am about to pay. I did some research but it seems hard to find posts with a similar situation so that I can't use those as a reference.
I want to install an automatic drive away sliding gate for my house for security reason. I'm fairly new to this, I want to know what I am about to pay. I did some research but it seems hard to find posts with a similar situation so that I can't use those as a reference.
Overwrought Ironwork is my father, Bill Clark’s business. 01623 861033 and [email protected]
They can do from small to very wide openings (can’t remember the widest they’ve done, but bigger than the picture on the original post) and each gate is made in the workshop in Notts to order. Dad will work with the client to get the right design and fitted extras for the location and frequency of operation.
- Location
- Worcestershire
Made my own gate bought the kit and fitted my self from F H.Brundle
Not for the faint hearted tho . I struggled, but now all done it’s working well. Total cost 1k for the kit and gate £ 1.5k for ducting and elec cable and a week of my time.
Not for the faint hearted tho . I struggled, but now all done it’s working well. Total cost 1k for the kit and gate £ 1.5k for ducting and elec cable and a week of my time.
- Location
- Worcestershire
Swing gate 6m I’d go up to 7 m but be stretching it wider than that . Got another entrance to do next week but it’s to far for eletric so may look at solar for that one. But that one will only be closed at night. May just try a couple of battery’s and see how long they last.
