Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Nov 05, 2009 9:40 am Hi, for security reason I would like to close my driveway using a sliding telescopic gate (I don't have enough run back space to use a swing system!). Has anyone experience with a telescopic gate automation systems (references, cost, ..)? Thanks Re: Gate automation 2Nov 05, 2009 11:53 am I'm wondering the same thing! I've found some info on swing gates, but would like an automated sliding one. Anyone out there have any experience? Re: Gate automation 3Nov 05, 2009 12:02 pm my folks have a sliding one works a treat was like $8K ish at the time 4-5 years ago.... http://www.automatic-gates.com.au/ http://www.sydneygates.com.au/bxa.html Kodiak Data Cabling onFaceBook Consult*, Design and Installation Data, TV, Home Theatre/ AV Cabling, Multi Room Audio, IP CCTV and Door Intercoms Ask for a Quote. *DIY DATA Cabling Is Ilegal Re: Gate automation 4Nov 06, 2009 7:15 am I'm buiding a telescopic gate using this idea: http://www.telescopicgate.com it seems to work (I hope ). I'll post pix when it'll be installed Building Standards; Getting It Right! 1. optional, you can but normally just use the earth from the main switch board 2. should be enough but the distance determines voltage drop - sparky should work it… 1 28812 I should have followed up on this thread. So, the pier foundation wasn't large enough on the side it was leaning towards, and the NBN cable went through the pier, just… 8 12127 Get some long brass machine screws and bolt right through the gate and put brass acorn nuts and washers on the other side. It will never come off 1 9074 |