erbilabuc Posted February 22, 2004 Report Share Posted February 22, 2004 Trying to make my gate open by remote but I have no idea how to go about it. Is it something that can be made? Its not a slider it actualy swings open so Im not sure what I would have to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PyRo_ZaCh Posted February 22, 2004 Report Share Posted February 22, 2004 you can probly rig up a garage door opener to pull it open some how, i have no expierence or anything with stuff like this, just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creole Posted February 22, 2004 Report Share Posted February 22, 2004 What is the size and weight of the door? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lian Posted February 22, 2004 Report Share Posted February 22, 2004 ropes pulleys tied to dogs with remotly controled electric colars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil Posted February 22, 2004 Report Share Posted February 22, 2004 just get your ass out of the car and open it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Posted February 22, 2004 Report Share Posted February 22, 2004 just get your ass out of the car and open it That's what kids are for... ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lian Posted February 22, 2004 Report Share Posted February 22, 2004 or you could have remotoe controled little explosives just enough to get it open but you would always have to reset it if you want to learn about i sugest you do some net searching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STLBILL Posted February 22, 2004 Report Share Posted February 22, 2004 Hi Erbilabuc: Anything is possible. It just comes down to time/money/quality. Tell me more. Have you considered a "cattle guard"? Regards, Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wassup350 Posted February 22, 2004 Report Share Posted February 22, 2004 I have gates i have to go through when i want to get into the field. I have to go through them every day because i have to go back with out Magnum and dump horse shit every day. I usually just unlatch it then hit it with the fourwheeler to open it lol. I know that a remote opener would be the shit!!! too bad i dont ahve any money for something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STLBILL Posted February 22, 2004 Report Share Posted February 22, 2004 Hi Wassup350: Do you know what a cattle guard or "Wyoming Gate" is? They are perfect for effortlessly passing vehicles but not horses and cows (unless they are really smart, brave or crazy). The Department of Transportation uses them on interstate on/off ramps out west to keep animals on the open range out of populated areas. Regards, Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boonman Posted February 23, 2004 Report Share Posted February 23, 2004 What you need is an electric actuator and a remote solenoid setup. You would have to run power to the are where the gate is, and put up a small electric panel to house the control unit. It isn't all that expensive, and it is definitely something you should be able to do yourself. How wide is this gate, and how far do you want to open it? You need to figure out your mounting points for the cylinder, and then measure the stroke that you will need. Then you can shop for the correct unit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredish Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 They make solar power units and if installed correctly work pretty good, and opener not installed correctly will work like shit. They are kinda pricey though. Tractor Supply sells some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsaripper Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 After twenty years of opening and shuting my gate I bought a Mightymule gate opener. Look at it at www.mightymule.com. I think it was $425 for the base unit and then I had to get the solar panel to use. No 110 power at gate. Use a remote that can be set to your code. If your electrical you could prolly reproduce it cheeper. Originally I was going to use a garage door opener. Setting up the gate to swing up and its weight would help close it. Or on a slide or wheels that pulled strait in and out. Hope this helps ya some! Well after the kids are gone, getting in and out to open that gate gets real old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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