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Accessories for Automated Gates by Joel Tarplin
There can be no doubt that automated gates were a revolutionary invention which brought ease and convenience to countless homes worldwide. However in the early days of the industry homeowners were unable to get their hands on the vast array of gate enhancing accessories now available to the modern consumer. Contemporary specialists, ever ahead of the curve where innovation and market leading products are concerned, stock a variety of accessories from remote controls to steel enclosures. Listed below are some of these product â?? by investing wisely property owners can get the very most out of their gates.
Photocells
This technology is mostly used as a safety feature. Comprising of two devices, an infrared beam is transmitted from the one mechanism to the other, which if broken, instantly stops or reverses the gateâ??s operation. This means that, should someone be in a position of danger whilst in use, the gates will cut out thus ensuring no one is hurt. Most high quality photocells are efficient up to a distance of 25 metres and many are supplied with automation kits as standard.
Steel Enclosures
Whilst these may not seem like the most alluring of investments, protecting your gateâ??s control panel with a protective enclosure like this can greatly increase its lifespan. Not only is the sensitive electrical equipment adequately protected from the elements, it is also hidden from view and even the most ambitious intrudersâ?? attempts to gain entry to it are rendered fruitless. Strong, reliable and good value for money, the steel enclosure is a sound purchase.
Key Switches
The main benefit of automated gates is of course that they can be operated remotely without the need to leave a vehicle. However, in instances where manual operation by a number of users is commonplace, simple yet effective key switches like these are the answer. Itâ??s possible to fit both remote control and manual key switches to gates to appropriate the benefits of both.
Remote Control
An indispensible staple of any automated gates system, newer and more advance remotes are available with every passing year. Improvements might include an added range, increased lifespan or additional durability. If your remote is on its last legs you might experience an annoying disruption to your gate operation should it break completely. Itâ??s probably a good idea therefore to replace your remote periodically.
About the Author
Written by Joel Tarplin on behalf of Kits 4 Gates, specialists in accessories for automated gates.
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