In that case, the motor must be damn big to be able to slide the gate...

RM4,500 incl the auto gate system?
If just gate alone, damn expensive ......

Quite true. For auto gate system and alarm, better to use a specialist contractor that can provide after sales service. Else you will be stuck.

Doesn't lock could be due to few reasons. Maybe some dirt stuck in the opening for the lock?
You could also use the WD40 and spray some to lubricate the mechanism.
For the RM500 repair for the center solenoid lock, it should have been a new one set.
Why don't you get the contractor to rectify them?

Yup. Just have to move on... You win some, you lose some Looks like your gate is very heavy ...
Really have to get heavy duty auto gate system. Just be prepare for the price..

armour cable


& Non-armored cable

In the armored cables, the steel wires provides protection to the cable.
As for using the existing gate light cables for the auto gate, you need to check on the nos. of cores that is available. Then check with your auto gate supplier on the system requirement. Some auto gate system relies only on the remote controls. Meaning that all control is from the remote. Thus no additional wires for the control switch inside the house. So, better to check with your supplier first.

best practice... the gate open just in time for your car to enter

10m for the range of the auto gate remote. Not the gate size.

These are normally arranged by your gate manufacturer as it will need the transportation to and fro and later installation at your house. Better to let your gate manufacturer take care.

If you do a search in this forum for powder coating, you will some guys providing this service.

U mean selling them to scrap metal collector? Don't expect to get much as it will be based on the weight

Depending on the space available below the gate. Anyway, in most cases, should be able to install the auto gate.

Most key maker will be able to do that. Don't know how much it will cost

If you have the space to spare, having the small 3ft gate next to the main gate would be the best.
Of course,having the additional 3ft gate will cost more than having a small gate within the main folding gate.

so, you already have your main gate done up. Now wants to add either a small gate withing the main gate or an additional small stand alone gate beside the main gate.
If that's the case, having to remove the existing main gate and modify to accommodate the small gate may cost quite close to constructing an additional small gate beside. This will also depends on your main gate. Without taking a look at the existing gate and site condition, would be difficult.
Why don't you get the contractors to take a look for them to give an accurate quote.

as a very rough guide, can use RM 27-32/ft2. However, the actual cost will depends on the design of your gate and the type of material plus protection system.
For more accurate estimate, get the gate manufacturer to quote you

the sensor is an add on feature for the DC Moto. The basic model does not come with it

I assume that the above are referring to DC Moto. I am using one.
Actually, what sensor are you referring to?
It is the sensor for the pillar lights or the sensor for the passing vehicle?
What's the keypad for?

Mine comes with 4 button remote. There is a sensor for the pillar lights

check these out

http://www.dcmoto.com.my/gfm725_905_2.html

I am having the 4 buttons remote.
1. open and close both gates
2. Open left gate
3. Open right gate
4. Spare - which is connected to control the pillar lights


As for the sensor, my guess is that they could be covered with dust (you know out air pollution la...) and thus becomes unreliable.

This post has been edited by kelvyn: Jan 9 2012, 01:40 PM