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Electronic gates, advice?

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  • 05-07-2009 9:42am
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    Filan
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    I'm considering such but not sure what type. Ideally I'd like a wireless system but I've been told it isn't that successful. How exactly does the 'card system 'work, can residents be given a card which we stick into the box to allow access?....I'd like family living with me or not to be able to enter without me 'buzzing them in'! ..

    I'd appreciate any general advice
    Thanks
    A


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    Mike2006
    Registered Users Posts: 689 ✭✭✭Mike2006


    Filan,

    Firstly I would go with a wired system if you can as it is more reliable.

    Go for underground gate actuators as again, more reliable as less load is put on them.

    Get the dialler system where you can register a number of mobile phone numbers with your system and any registered mobile phone when it rings the system will open the gate. No cards etc.. to lose and YOU control who has access etc..

    Hope this helps,

    Mike.


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    Filan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 703 ✭✭✭Filan


    Thanks Mike that's great...in particular the info. about the mobile phone connection....sounds like a great system...likely I'll go for that.


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    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,591 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    I would agree with Mike. A cheaper solution instead of the dialler system is to put in a keypad such as an ACT keypad like this:


    ACT%20Keypad.jpg

    Then you dont have to be "buzzed in". They cost about €80 and can be powered locally. The dialler system is better, but it costs!


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    g.quagmire
    Closed Accounts Posts: 125 ✭✭g.quagmire


    I think if your going to do it you may aswell do it right first time with 24v underground kit with battery backup, intercom with keypad like above for pedestrians and the GSM for mobile access. All could be got for under 2k good equipment too.


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