Swing gate openers

[Texashookset]

Sweet looking entrance bud.

I installed an Apollo solar panel six years ago and have not had any issues, only had to replace the battery about a year ago but there was a wiring deficiency that was from mice. Neighbor is on his third Mule (warrantied I don’t know) in under 5 years but he has huge amount of traffic in and out with his boys and their friends/horse trailers and being a party place for the younguns.

[justindiehl7]

Not a big fan of liftmaster Solar operated… if you can swing it, run power and it will save you some headache in my opinion!


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[bmac]

I have an Apollo and other then it randomly changing the close throw and leaving a gap you can walk through it has worked well. On my 2nd battery in 6 years.


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[Draco]

I've installed gate openers for around 35 years and always went with Apollo. When Nice took over, problems started and retrips became common. Went with the Patriot and have never had another problem. I have them on both my own gates and highly recommend them.

Be sure to put in a gell cell battery, even a cheap one, as no one ever thinks to check the acid in their gate opener battery.

[Bucknaked]

5 years ago.

I thought so as mentioned , they changed hands about a year ago and they are different now! I almost went with one last year but found out they aren’t what they used to be!

[Geezy Rider]

I thought so as mentioned , they changed hands about a year ago and they are different now! I almost went with one last year but found out they aren’t what they used to be!

That’s too bad. It seems that when somebody has something that works well they have to screw things up and go down hill.

[Starman]

They have something that works then cash out by selling to a bigger company that isn’t always aligned or concerned about the values or quality control of the smaller company.

I can’t blame someone for cashing in, but it doesn’t often seem to work out too well for the consumer.

[greenflag]

I have been fighting with Ghost control for some time. My opener requires adjustment from time to time. They claim my mounting points are loose and that it is not their motor that gets out of adjustment. The problem with that is my mounting points are welded. It is a mediocre product that might be ok for a light tube gate. I am replacing the ghost control with an Nice

[Chew]

For y'all that bought Patriot...where did you buy?

[HYDRO_69]

For y'all that bought Patriot...where did you buy?

American Fence and Supply in Georgetown Texas, which is a little far for you. They have been top notch on customer service and have folks that are very helpful and knowledgeable on the products they sell.

[Bucknaked]

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[Bucknaked]

Gatecrafters.com
Excellent customer service and techs

https://www.gatecrafters.com/default.aspx

[BowSlayer]

I have been fighting with Ghost control for some time. My opener requires adjustment from time to time. They claim my mounting points are loose and that it is not their motor that gets out of adjustment. The problem with that is my mounting points are welded. It is a mediocre product that might be ok for a light tube gate. I am replacing the ghost control with an Nice

I had the exact problem with my ghost. When the guy built the gate he welded the mounting brackets. After a few weeks of fighting with it I cut them off and drilled/tapped for mounting bolts. Solved all my problems. I’ve had mine for about 13 months and don’t have any complaints since I fixed the mounts.

[greenflag]

I had the exact problem with my ghost. When the guy built the gate he welded the mounting brackets. After a few weeks of fighting with it I cut them off and drilled/tapped for mounting bolts. Solved all my problems. I’ve had mine for about 13 months and don’t have any complaints since I fixed the mounts.

Watch the motor end where the pin goes through( at the post bracket). The brass eye has wallowed out on mine. I’m giving up on this brand. I bought it because I saw several neighbors with might mule arms hanging because they quit working. I thought I was buying a better product.

[CabezaBlanca]

I've had horrible luck with Liftmaster and their customer service flat out sucks. I installed a NICE / Apollo 3 years ago and it hasn't missed a beat since.