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 Automatic Gate, How much do you need to install one ?

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VeeJay
post Jul 22 2009, 04:15 PM

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QUOTE(aaronpang @ Oct 10 2007, 03:08 PM)
Either you install a small door next to your gate or cut the existing gate and put one in... most metal/grill shops do the cutting and fitting.

Cost mine was cheap RM100 but that was done as part of larger renovation work...
My contractor told me if no power not to force the autogate open because I could damage it... not sure if its true but I'm not tempting fate  unsure.gif
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Normally a key is given in the event of power failure.

I fixed mine for RM1200 including installation (armor cable). The motor was german based but all assembled and rest of the part built in Msia. That was back in 2004. Still going strong not a problem.


Added on July 22, 2009, 4:20 pm
QUOTE(asiatrader98 @ Jul 22 2009, 04:07 PM)
my autogate came with purchasing of the 2nd hand house, the owner told me the guy who installed for him no longer with this business,
so, is it likely to ask others to repair it if the autogate got problem? rclxub.gif
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If a quality motor is used, you hardly would face problem with the system. With Swing gate, most encountered problem is the gate alignment due to wear and tear from the movement or children bang the door.

This post has been edited by VeeJay: Jul 22 2009, 04:31 PM
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post Jan 24 2013, 09:03 PM

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Folks, is DC Moto more noisier than Casa?

I'm changing my gate to Stainless Steel + Alu (13ft Folding). PLanning to go with igates (any comments?) and looking autogate system. GATEWAY AUTOGATE AUTOMATION seems to be reliable installer and supplier as well.

Your comments are highly appreciated. Cheers.
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post Jan 25 2013, 10:30 AM

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QUOTE(Vestor @ Jan 25 2013, 10:20 AM)
Guys, what is the most commonly paints (cheap, good and reliable) do you use for repainting the automatic gate?
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It really doesnt matter, if its ICI, nippon, jotun, etc. Whichever you could get it cheap. But the important thing is, ensure you use a undercoat (with anti-rust) is much better for longer lasting.
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post Jan 4 2016, 03:45 PM

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QUOTE(isaac.y @ Jan 4 2016, 12:50 AM)
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You see there are some gates with the small door where you can manually open to go in and out. do you guys know of a system where I can put an auto/magnetic lock there where it will unlock with a press of a button?
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I searched high and low for this...which I'm accustomed while staying overseas.... unfortunately cant really seem to find...eventually found one importer in JB, but to far to make a visit for just a magnetic sensor with controller.

Good luck in your search...(mine was 3 years ago)
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post Sep 3 2019, 07:33 PM

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QUOTE(nabilishes @ Sep 3 2019, 02:29 PM)
It is working now. I didn't add the external transformer. I thought since there is the internal transformer, we no longer need the external transformer. Guess i was wrong.
Just curious...whats the external transformer is for?
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post Nov 26 2019, 04:02 PM

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QUOTE(Peppa_Pig @ Nov 26 2019, 11:37 AM)
hi for those using DC Moto brand autogate, i want to open half way or open abit the gate, not let the motor open fully.

would this spoil the motor ? does anyone know ?
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I dont think so it will cause any damage...thats how I have been using for more than...hmmm not sure...maybe 7-9 yrs now!
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post Nov 26 2019, 04:16 PM

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QUOTE(Peppa_Pig @ Nov 26 2019, 04:10 PM)
Oh okay that’s long. Cuz the technician told me not to open half way cuz it might spoil the motor. I’m not sure which is true.
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Mine is a folding gate.....but if its a sway opening, I could imagine the mechanics do have some stress since its moving halfway with the weight and force.
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post Jan 15 2020, 11:09 AM

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QUOTE(ycs @ Jan 15 2020, 09:15 AM)
gate's are so expensive now, 23k!!!  sweat.gif
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Airgate had always been expensive...evenback in 2004, when i installed my stainless steel, which was 5k (16ft) airgate then was around 12k
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post Jul 5 2020, 01:29 PM

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QUOTE(ThanatosSwiftfire @ Jun 28 2020, 07:10 PM)
My folding gate rather regularly will jam. Can open but cannot close back, one side will jam and can see the motor trying to push and see one side folding gate bend abit.

I think the hinge or adjustment probably need to fix. But any comments?  Not sure whether ny rail/track/wheel problem also....

opening no issue. its just closing everything one side jam.
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It needs close inspection, really difficult to say. I havent had any problem with my folding, in the past 7 years.

Have you tried lubricating the hinges and joints?
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post Aug 26 2020, 10:00 PM

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QUOTE(MGM @ Aug 26 2020, 09:16 PM)
Now that folding gate system is too costly for me , I am looking for the whole swing gate system, 12x6 ft, DC moto. Stainless steel frame with aluminium in btw.
Was told the 1-arm folding gate is ~rm7k. But I doubt the 2-arm swing gate can be 1/3 of that.
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Wow thats really expensive, during my survey long time ago, it wasnt much difference between the 2. The main cost was the gate size and motor was standard rm 1.2k then. I went with folding, since its visitor friendly.
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post Aug 29 2020, 08:45 PM

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QUOTE(gedebe @ Aug 28 2020, 11:19 PM)
can we just replace on our own, just like replacing car battery?
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Just get the battery online, similar to this

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/genuine-...4ca2SNnSLb&mp=1

Then open up the the panel box, unplug the cable and fit into the new battery. Its pretty straight forward.


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post Aug 30 2020, 04:51 PM

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QUOTE(gedebe @ Aug 30 2020, 07:02 AM)
can i use the above one for replacememt, what should be the actual spec for the battery?
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Yes you can use the above to replace your battery. Most of the autogate battery comes with similar spec 12v 7ah.

But if you want something that holds the power longer than go with 9ah, but the price is higher

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/genuine-...4ca2W5359Y&mp=1


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QUOTE(gedebe @ Aug 30 2020, 05:49 PM)
true.... cry.gif if your place is not having much outages, then go with 7ah
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post Jan 17 2021, 08:37 PM

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QUOTE(iconic123 @ Jan 17 2021, 08:12 PM)
Already changed the battery few months ago. Its folding type. After sharing photos with a few autogate specialist, i was told it was due to rusty rollers, which is surprising as its only been 3 years.

I was quoted an range between rm300 - rm380 by a few installers, is this seriously the price to change a pair of rollers? And have to do it every few years? I don't see my neighbour having any issues and their houses are older than mine...
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Maybe you should share some pictures of the gate and the arm as well. I dont think its the roller is you had been having the issue since installation, right?
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post Jan 18 2021, 12:33 AM

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QUOTE(iconic123 @ Jan 17 2021, 09:19 PM)
You're right, just realized i did not post a photo yet. Here it is:
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Not sure if roller change would solve your problem, but definitely you need to change it, it seems previous installer used bad material, it not suppose to rust! Mine is more than 10 years old, and never rusted. Not sure of the market price though.

maybe a video or a picture of the gate closure gap issue that you are experiencing
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post Apr 14 2024, 09:08 PM

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QUOTE(dblcss @ Apr 9 2024, 03:01 PM)
Depend on how u driver in and out. if always driver to the middle shld be ok. Anyway most screw aem will take up 6-7 inch from hinge wall.

Anyway install so many already and customer who knock on the motor is 1000 to 1. So consider ok if more careful. i myself bang my DC Moto once after using for about 12 years++ nothing serious just cover crack so just super glue it only. My trackless Fagolli gate is about 18ft wide.

If worry can install like this sure won't bang and no need to worry if flood rclxub.gif

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=661575...615768318473448 rclxm9.gif
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Interesting!!! First time, I'm seeing the motor mounted at the top of the pillar!

 

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