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GEMINI GATE MOTORS
Our services are concentrated in Repairs and Installations of the Gemini Gate Motor. Gemini motor is a very popular product as the motor works well with driveway gates, sliding gates and many other electronic gates. In South Africa the motor is well known for its affordability and durability. We have branches in Johannesburg, Midrand, Centurion and Pretoria. We will install any garage door that you buy from us or even one you did not buy through us. Most of our call outs are the garage door torsion springs installation and repairs. We also provide garage door service on all makes and models of garage doors. We will make sure that your door is in good working order before we leave and offer a warranty on spares replaced.. Do you need a new garage door costs, give our call centre a call now. 086 111 2928. We have over 20 years of experience so you can trust us to take care of all garage door needs, gate motor problems, gate automation, garage door services and all other driveway gate / garage door problems. Garage Doors can be insulated or non-insulated. If the garage is attached to the house you'll want an insulated door. This will help reduce utility bills - a popular selling point with prospective buyers. If you live in South Africa or have a detached garage that will only be used to park the car, you can opt for a less expensive, non-insulated door. We offer 24-hour service for all residential and commercial garage doors and if it is cheap garage doors you need, then look no further as we the right people to contact.
Other Sales and Services that we offer are repairing and installations of Gemini gate motors, swing and sliding gates are also our specialty. Should you require Gemini gate motor prices, and then look no further. Our other products and services in the category of
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SWIMMING POOL PUMPS AND FILTERS
AUTHOR: KOBUS LABUSCHAGNE
When it comes to owning a pool, consider owning the pool pump as well. As it is the heart of the pump, the pool cannot operate without the pump, as the pump optimizes the power and duration while circulating water in your pool. Be sure to install a pool pump that matches the size of your pool. A pool pump is very important as it circulates the water and heating. It also enhances a major role in saving a low cost energy level as much as possible. Only the right pool pump and filter will be able to achieve this for your specific pool. The correct pump works well when it comes to the power and duration while circulating water.
Autogate Pool Pumps stocks brand pool pump names such as Hayward and Intex pool pumps. Should you install a brand name be sure to know your pool pump will not give you problems for years and years to come. A filter performance depends on the quality and functioning of pumps. Cleaning the filter catridges shouldn’t be a problem and this is a very important feature in taking care of your pool. A well known and easy way to clean your filter is to check if the proper functioning of the filters pressure indicator. An indicator is the one with the meter or gauge on the exterior filter. With this you will be able to determine the maximum pressure at which a pool filter should function. For best results you will notice that the filter will have low pressure and allows the pool pump to circulate more water and remove more unwanted materials. In order to prolong the life of the filter, you should ensure the proper functioning of the pool filter cartridges.
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DRIVEWAY GATE REPAIRS
AUTHOR: KOBUS LABUSCHAGNE
Driveway gate repairs are very important and we all want and need security in our homes and work places. Since the installation of garage doors, it has made our life safer. Reason being should you have your gate automated, then you will require your gate motor repair at one point or another and that’s where this article is heading, garage door repairs. Always bear in mind that not anyone can repair a gate motor or garage door. Each gate motor is slightly different and needs certain maintenance done on it. This is done by a garage door / gate motor technician; this person should be qualified to repair that particular gate motor. Most gate motors come with a guarantee or warranty of some type which will become null and void if any repairs are done by anyone who is not authorised to do the repairs. It is advisable to contact your installer or the manufacturers of the gate motor to obtain a list of certified technicians for your particular gate motor.
When it comes to repairing of your garage door, this also depends on what is not functioning. It can be your gate railing, your torsion springs, your gate motor or anything to do with your electrical connections. The gate motor is a component of the automated gate and thus, under these terms and conditions. Remember that in order to have a gate motor and garage door or gate to work properly and stay longer, you should have it serviced regularly, which is inexpensive as this consists of oiling your gate, cleaning your hinges, etc. Not all gates are the same, they are different materials and parts installed, therefore inconvenient breakdowns and repairs will vary. Another important time when garage doors breakdown is when we have bad weather like when the lighting strikes the motor. Always contact a well trained person for this type of job, as your motor will have to be opened up and checked where the fault can be. The railing of your gate, which we call the wheels are another major part of your gate that easily wear off as these are used continuously day and night, therefore oily regularly and replacement is very important. It is best to use steel tracks when installing your gate and gate motor in order for it to work smoothly and efficiently.
Auto Gate has experience in all aspects of automating gates for enhanced security. We offer the biggest range of gate automation equipment Our vast experience covers light commercial, heavy-duty commercial, industrial & residential applications, meaning we can advise on, specify & supply exactly the right equipment and accessories for almost any application. For info visit our website: www.autogate.co.za |
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Commercial Access Control Gates
Commercial access control gates are more popular than ever. Safety and security is very important when it comes to protecting your business premises. A good gate can be an excellent deterrent for would be intruders. There are many factors that go into choosing a gate for your property. This is very important investment and for the safety of your business workers and patron. Commercial gates also assist in having order when it comes to controlling who goes in and out. Another way of having accessible commercial control is installing a logistic solution. At Autogate Commercial Gates, we install access control systems in a manner consistent with you situation unique demands. You can also create a custom gate and entry system to meet your needs and convenient to you. There is a wide range of commercial access control gates i.e. the sliding gate, the swing gate, vertical pivot gate and Autogate Automatic parking barrier. The next thing you need to consider is the motor for the automation of the opening and closing of the gate! All the other parts that keep your gate working need to be strong and able to handle the constant opening and closing of your gate. If you have a sliding gate, you need strong sliding wheels which will handle the constant opening and closing! With regards to the motor, you also need to purchase a strong, hardy one, as it will have to take the strain and weight of the gate. The better the motor, the longer it will last. You should always look into getting a gate motor that has the ability to be operated manually if there is a power failure. Some people like to get motors that sent off a reasonable alarm sound if the gate is left open
With commercial gates it is very important you control your access control system with security personal physically operating access control or over as CCTV system.
The prices for business access control are very costly depending on what devices you would like to install or add on. Autogate is offering special rates for all COMMERCIAL ACCESS CONTROL GATES.
Our experienced and knowledgeable fencing experts can help you to identify the best option for your needs at a price that suits your budget. Visit our web page for more info www.autogate.co.za
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 FREE WATER FROM BOREHOLES
Do you like to drink clean water for free for life. Clean water is very important and vey essential for modern life. Bottled water is becoming more and more expensive. The big question is how you identify a borehole. It is hole open shaft that is drilled under the grounds and makes surface to provide access for water. Most of the times, a sleeve is reinforced with a sleeve to prevent the hole falling or collapsing again. The hole is topped with loose stones and a material
A borehole is nothing more than a small open shaft that is drilled through the grounds surface to provide access to the water table below. When the shaft has been drilled and established, it is reinforced with a sleeve to prevent the shaft from collapsing. The area around this sleeve is then filled with loose rocks and a grout material to prevent surface water from running down the shaft and polluting the ground water. The depth of this water table will vary considerably depending on where you're located, but can supply an abundance of clean water once it's been reached. At AUTOGATE BOREHOLE SYSTEMS, we try to understand how deep your borehole should be you can purchase a hydrological report for your area that will provide details of the water tables and rock formations below the area you're hoping to drill. The advantage of borehole water is the source of these eco homes and that it has been purified by the ground above it. Most water tables are created when surface water travels through the layers of dirt above it and collects at a certain depth. As the water makes its way through the soil and rocks, it is stripped of most of its impurities and microorganisms. It also collects certain beneficial minerals such as calcium and magnesium, which can improve both the taste and the health benefits of this borehole water.
The times that a person actually needs borehole drilling equipment is not that often and most people are never going to need the equipment long enough to make an argument for purchasing a borehole setup. Because of this, there are many companies that hire out borehole setups. Finding a company that hires the equipment can be difficult for the end user but they are out there. Before doing work that uses a borehole rig, the user should make sure they are comfortable using the equipment and understand the safety instructions regarding proper use. Obtaining free water from boreholes cost nothing. Although you should have the water tested most them access very clean water table that can provide water that needs very little treatment and filtering. The best thing about boreholes is that you supply water to many homes at the same time,
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Autogate Borehole Systems specialize in this kind of installation combining borehole and ground source technology. Visit our web page for more info www.autogate.co.za
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Installing an Electric Fence
In this article I will explain what an electric fence is before I can explain on how to install one. An electric fence system consists of a device called a power energizer, a length of bare wire and a rod used to lead the electricity into the ground. Any other enclosure involved, such as a chain link fence or razor wire, would be more accurately described as an electric fence. The power energizer may draw its power from a standard 110v or 220v outlet, but the actual amperage is often commuted down considerably. Every second or so, a pulse of high electrical energy wired down from the energizer to the ground rod.
First things first, find weather –resistant place for the controller of electric fence. In most times, most people install this in a garage or entrance of the place like a guard house or basement. Whatever your decision will be, it should be 120 volt polarized outlet available to installation. REMEMBER JUST INSTALL THE ELECTRIC FENCE, BUT DO NOT PLUG IT IN YET. Avoid installing your electric fence grounding system within 50 feet of any utility grounds, underground telephone lines or water pipes. When it comes to the grounding rode, you will need it to be 20 feet for the electric fence controller. The grounding rod should be at least six feet long (all of it underground) and made from copper or galvanized ground rod. Run a grounding wire (10 to 14 Gauge, 600V to 20,000V) from the controller to the grounding rod and use the grounding clamp to secure the wire to the rod. Ensure that the clamp bites through both the wire and the rod. To my experience, I would install more than two grounding rods which should be apart about 10 feet or so. This entaily depends on big is the land you covering. Make them flexible in order not to cause the connections to break. This should be six feet downwards. To be more precise and exact, read warning signs in manual. Should it be a time of rain and lightning, do not go near your fence. Wait till the weather settles.
We have now installed the posts, and it is time for the wiring to be installed. Make sure to use proper splices and tight connections throughout. Wrap your connections with insulation wrap to help reduce corrosion. Remember to bear in mind that the height for horses is 48 inches, which is normal size height as other animals. Also make sure you run wires closer together, close to the bottom of the fence to also stop smaller intruders from entering your premises. With the fence posts installed, it is time to install the wiring. Start your wiring with the farthest post from the electric fence controller.
The wires from the middle to the top of the fence should be spaced about 10 inches apart. When the wires have been installed, make the connection from the electric fence controller to the top wire of the electric fence. Remember your power should be off, as stated before. Only apply when electric fence controller’s plug into the available polarized outlet. Now you can go and plug your fence on. In general, an electric fence should only be supplied with enough power to be effective, not lethal. This should be shocking purposes, to keep intruders away. The effect of most electric fence encounters is a sharp electrical shock, much like the stinging sensation of a snapped rubber band. Animals who brush up against a charged electric fence should get the idea to recoil, inflict pain not kill.
When you see a light on the controller, it’s a sign that the fence is working properly. You will need an electrical fence voltmeter to check the voltage of your electrical fence and if it working throughout the whole fence. Educate your family and staff on how to disconnect fence in case of an emergency.
For more info.. on Installing an electrical fence, please visit my website. www.autogate.co.za |
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