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Review: Mighty Mule FM502

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Something about the Mighty Mule FM502 Mighty Mule FM502 is designed for installation on a pull-to-open dual leaf gate i.e. the gates that open into the property. But if you purchase an accessory bracket, you can get a push-to-open dual leaf gate (opens out from the property). The gate must not exceed 18 feet in length and weigh more than 350 pounds per leaf or exceed 6 feet in length and weigh more than 850 pounds per leaf. This gate opener can be used on vinyl, aluminum, chain link, farm tube and…

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Review: Mighty Mule EZGO-SOLAR

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Mighty Mule EZGO-SOLAR Gate Opener Solar Kit This gate opening device is made perfectly for various gate types including ornamental, chain link, panel, tube, vinyl and wood. Beside this the best thing about is that you can install it yourself, without the need to call and overpriced electrician. An ideal Do It Yourself product which also includes an interactive DVD which can aid your installation. Another thing is that for twelve months you are secured with warranty and technical support (this might be short but better something than nothing). Other…

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Review: Mighty Mule FM350

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Mighty Mule Automatic Gate Opener for Medium Duty Single Swing Gates for 16 Feet Long or 550 Pounds (FM350) The FM350 Automatic Gate Opener is Mighty Mule’s most popular gate opener. It is designed for single swing gates weighing up to 550 pounds (249.5kg) or up to 16 feet (4.9m) long. This model requires an automotive or marine-style battery which is constantly charged via AC transformer but can also be connected to a 5 or 10 Watt solar panel. It is ideal for ornamental, chain link, vinyl, panel, wood and…

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Unpowered gate opener – A pretty handy invention (animated)

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It’s a snowy, or even worse, a rainy day. It pouring. You are coming back from work and you dread that moment when you reach your gate, because you know you have to leave your vehicle, go outside and by the time you open your gate you will be soaked. And at the end of your day, there you are, in your hall, dripping, cursing your work, the weather, your life. Now, what would you say if I told you that this doesn’t need to happen? That it’s possible to…

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Review: Discover the Mighty Mule FM500 Automatic Gate Opener

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If you want an automatic gate opener which is ranked best in class within the “heavy-duty” category, you’ll benefit from learning about this high-quality Mighty Mule product. Designed to open gates of up to eighteen feet in length, this simple-to-install device works with an array of gate types, from chain link styles to tube fences to panel, vinyl or wood fences… To help you discover the features and advantages of this product, we’ve created a helpful review… Why Choose The Mighty Mule FM500? The Mighty Mule FM500 is a single gate…

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Review: Mighty Mule FM200, DIY Automatic Gate Opener for Single Swing Gates

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The Mighty Mule FM 200 The Mighty Mule FM 200 is regarded as the best “bang for your buck” DIY gate opener available from the company, and one of the most simple and straightforward pieces of equipment that you’ll be able to install on your own. The entire system is relatively compact and intended for single swing gates of up to 12 feet long and 300 pounds in weight, and can be installed in about three or four hours – even faster if you have a couple of other hands…

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Gate opener safety tips – Make your driveway safer

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Most customers have a tendency to ask for systems with no safety features in order to get the reduced price for their gate opener. However, when they are informed about the possible dangers that come with the operation of such systems they will opt for the adding of safety features. The purpose of this blog is to stress the most important aspects of Gate operating systems that both owners and inspectors need to pay attention to: First of all, stand clear! While the motorized gate is operational/moving DO NOT try…

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USA Gate Openers – Complete List (100+ models available on US market)

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Check out this list of the the top 100 residential gate opener models available on US market. Note: *Prices are approximate and may change. Brand Model Gate type Gate weight (up to) Gate length Drive Power supply Remote Auto close Solar Warranty Price ~ $ Made in Aleko AC1400 Sliding 1,400 lbs 40 ft Chain AC 120V Yes Yes – 2 years 270 USA Aleko AC1300 Sliding 1,300 lbs 60 ft Chain AC 120V Yes Yes – 2 years 330 USA Aleko AC1500 Sliding 1300 lb 35 ft Chain AC…

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ALEKO AS1200 Electric Gate Opener Review

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There are a lot of electronic gate opener solutions out there on the market today for standard sized doors and gates and oversized doors and gates – but there aren’t too terribly many solutions out there that accommodate any of the doors and gates that fall somewhere in between those two extremes of the spectrum. Thankfully, the ALEKO AS 1200 fills that gap nicely, providing people with a top quality solution that can handle any gate or door up to 10 feet long (per leaf) and 666 pounds (again, per…

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ALEKO AS900 Basic Kit Gate Opener Review

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If you’ve had a look at the electronic gate opener industry in hopes of finding relatively simple and straightforward (and not ridiculously over built) solutions for smaller sized gates, you’ve probably come away pretty disappointed with the product selection. The overwhelming majority of electronic gate opening solutions out there are designed and engineered for extremely large gates, extremely heavy gates, or a combination of the two – as opposed to pretty “traditional” sized gates that most people have installed on their property. Thankfully, you won’t have to worry about overkill…

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