because I read from here the last section, the typical underground arm motor flooded due to seepage of water after several years.

I think you worry too much. Sometime considering too many factor will make you not want to do what you want.

ya lor, first time mah, so will consider a lot, so end up most properly I will just go for DC Moto 905, seems to be not bad and affordable price

Well that use those Pilar type lol, ease maintain without need hacking tiles out

yeah, long term wise also easy to troubleshoot in case any problem

Arm type is cheaper easy troubleshoot too.

Anyone try D'nor (Model 715 with 5 buttons remote control) Arm Autogate before? This is for my new house. Or OAE is better? I'm using OAE for my current house & it has been more than 6 years without any issue.

why wanna change brand if OAE serve you better?

gonna make my gate soon.. planning to make a double folding with rail gate. plan to make simple horizontal metal type powder coated black color.

a few questions..

1. roller/bolt/etc need to be galvanised or stainless steel? which one least maintenance if autogate wants to be installed in the future.
2. will my gate need to be repainted every year since its powder coated?

what is armour cable?

Try asking uncle google... plenty of info there

It is actually mentioned and discussed in this thread before, Click here Page 15, Post #295

In layman's terms, it's is electrical cable which is heavily protected with thick covering(to prevent it from damage by excavation etc) to be used for outdoor purpose and can be buried underground. It is used for compound lights, auto gate. etc.

This post has been edited by tehtmc: Feb 18 2012, 10:26 PM

hi guys.. got a question here.. is it possible to fabricate a small door for a folding type autogate? how much addition would it cost.. any idea?

Possible. Depends on the gate fabricator. I got mine without any extra.

Can have extra door with extra $$$, if not mistake less than RM100 for the door

Normally charge rm 100

The find that small internal door is more suitable for big sized tall gate.
I have one but dont use it at all since I have autogate.

This post has been edited by phoenix69: Feb 19 2012, 05:28 PM

It will be useful when AutoGate breakdown and need time to get repair...

I don't have small door in any of my autogate. I find it to be a nuisance.
Use a reliable auto gate and don't have to worry about breakdown. Having a reliable installer is also important for after sales service. Any problem can be resolve quickly.