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Electric Gates

JBWexford · 2017-07-31 18:13:38

Hi, Please help! I'm looking to get (a) gates installed (2) have them automated. Anything I've looked up is so confusing. They only seem to do the electrical work. I'm guessing I need to contact both separately, an electrician and a gate fabricator? I've had one quote already - 4,800 for a very modest size steel gate and…

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#92 19-08-2020 8:13pm

kub

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bifl wrote: »

Yes, I have the space to run the slider so that wouldn't be a problem.
I fancy a solid gate for privacy so a slider and preferably a cantilever would be the job. I just have to get a price on both a center opening and slider and see if the price difference is worth it.

Have kids but I presume the slider has the necessary sensors, but could see how they would be possibly more dangerous.

Once the automation meets with the necessary HSA and indeed manufacturers safety standards, then all should be perfect.
Do not take any short cuts with automatic gates, do it once and do it right.

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