Electric Gates Question ?

[macabethiel]

The block connector note rust in screw holes!

suspect connector by Ted Bagshaw, on Flickr

ist block by Ted Bagshaw, on Flickr

Just need to do a proper waterproof connection instead of the temporary block connectors. Might use gel type box.

 

[macabethiel]

I know we like pictures !

waterproof connector boxes by Ted Bagshaw, on Flickr

Mounted the connectors in water proof boxes this morning. Sealed around wires and connectors with clear silicone sealant. Pretty much filled the boxes with silicone as well after I had check gate working OK. Will leave it 24 hours before I bury them and re-fit the paving blocks.

Hope I never have to take up the joints they will be hard work to pull off the silicone sealant.lol

 

[jims-terrano]

Never really thought about it before but is that mains going out to the gate motors?

 

[macabethiel]

Mine are 15 amps maximum at 24 Volts D.C.

Never really thought about it before but is that mains going out to the gate motors?

No they are 24 Volts D.C. current is supplied from the control box on start up they draw 15 amps reducing to about 7.5 amps once moving. Frog also make full 230/240 Volt motors for some applications.

P.S. They are still working so pretty confident it was the bad connection on the opening sequence. One cable is for opening the other for closing. The control unit delays the actuation for the second gate to open to avoid it jamming on the gate keep frame.