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The Automatic Gates For the Garage Have Become Quite Popular

clcintx — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:24:22 +0000

A garage is useful for many purposes. At the same time, it also adds a different value to the property. At times the garage is also used as an extra room. If you can install quality garage doors in your house, it would ensure you ultimate security and at the same time, it would also add value to your house. There are several types of garage doors available at present. However, the automatic gates for the garage have become the most common option.

If the garage doors do not fit well, the entire look of the garage would get spoilt. Therefore the best option that people prefer is the automatic gates. The doors enhance the security of the garage to a great extent. Only by means of pressing a button, the doors can be opened. Apart from the use of the button, there are several other ways by means of which the automatic gates can be operated.

As there are different types of garage doors, in a similar way there are also different processes of installation of each of these gates. However, before the installation of the gates, it is necessary to seek the advice of some professional expert who can provide guidance regarding the proper selection of the gates and its proper method of installation. There are proper specifications to build in the automatic gates.

The quality of materials used in the automatic gates should be good otherwise it would not be able to function well. Apart from that, these garage doors would not be able provide safety for which they have been installed. Therefore, it should be kept in mind that if the gates are of good quality and are purchased from a good store, it would serve its purpose well. At the same time, the value of the gates would really be worth the investment.

There are several quality stores that deal with the automatic gates as garage doors. One can look in to these shops in order to purchase the best quality doors. Apart from the physical stores, there are several dealers in the internet who deals with good quality automatic gates or any other kind of garage doors. However, before making the purchase, one should be careful enough to check out whether the store is authentic. Other wise the entire investment would go in vain. If purchased from some authentic store in the internet, one would also be able to save a lot of money along with energy and time.

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Automation Systems Can Make Your Life Easier!

clcintx — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:24:21 +0000

Among the numerous automation systems available on the market today, swing gate openers stand out for their extreme versatility, being suitable for both residential and industrial uses, and their innovative features. Every single piece is provided with a manual release system that allows to move the gate manually, in case of power failure, and a backup battery system, which is suitable exclusively for low voltage machines.

All kits are very easy to install and very immediate to use.

Each operator is available both as a single gear-motor and as a complete and easy ready-to-install swing gate kit: they also include a wide range of accessories, for example linear arms, articulated arm automation, underground systems and many other electric gate automation to choose from, depending on the weight and the length of the gate you want to automate.

Whatever article you end up selecting, you can be sure of its quality, its technology and its effectiveness.

All swing gate openers are designed and produced according to very high quality standards: they do respect strict rules concerning gates and doors automation.

Moreover, every single piece is produced by a highly qualified team of expert technicians who are constantly trained on many different aspects, from market demands to design innovation and production techniques. The goal is to provide people with automation equipments that can really improve their lifestyle starting from everyday simple operations, like opening a door, a gate or a window.

“The easiest, the best!”, with automation systems, everyday life can really improve!

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Solar Powered Gates

Zoe — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:24:27 +0000

Solar Powered Gates

We offer a wide range of gate opener systems for above ground use. All these systems can be battery powered, and the battery charged via a solar panel.

Why Solar Power

A solar powered gate opener is completely self-sufficient and can work miles away from the nearest mains power. If your mains power is above 75 metres away there is a significant saving compared to the ground work and the cost of armoured cable.

Solar Power

Solar panel technology has advanced over the years and the latest mono crystalline panels are capable of producing electricity with full cloud cover. Some people refer to these as moon light panels. Choosing the right panel is important.

What else do I need?

You need a battery like a car or lorry battery, although a leisure battery is recommended, because they withstand being charged and discharged better. We supply a couple of suitable leisure batteries and our prices include delivery. We also recommend that you get a secure battery box made locally to protect the battery. You may have a post made to mount the panel on, but in our experience it is better to mount the panel away from the gate to deter thieves. As the panel output is “trickle charging” the battery a voltage regulator isn’t required.

How Long Will It Last?

A fully charged wet battery would power the gates for approx. 2 wks – 1 month of normal operation, so because it’s also being charged via the solar panel the system should run and run. Solar panels do lose some efficiency throughout their life (exact lifespan unknown, but expected to be 10 -15 years).

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Different Types of Automatic Gates

clcintx — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:24:19 +0000

Automatic gates are placed at the entrance of homes and businesses for added security. You may even pass a business that has an automatic gate with professional security personnel on standby. These security people find out what you are doing there and who you are there to see. Even some wealthy celebrities have these types of gates at the entrance of their homes to keep the press off their property. There are many different types of automatic gates on the market. They are normally installed by professionals and sometimes have boxes in which to speak into before entrance.

Some automatic gates make your home look more elegant. Some automatic gates have a key pad with a security password that must be entered in order for the gate to open. The Athena; Concord deluxe; Lexington deluxe; San Francisco and the Essex are only a few of the simpler gates. There’s also the Versailles design which adds more elegance and style to your driveway. The Versailles which is also one of my favorites is constructed of 16 gauge steel frame; though it gives the look of wrought iron.

The standard color preferred by most is jet black but you can request custom colors. Most gate companies offer the opportunity to customize your own gate to your specifications. Some people have their name or their last name placed on the gate; which is very popular among celebrities. There are different types of automatic gates as well as different styles; such as the swing gate or the sliding gate. All wrought iron driveway gates can be either swing or sliding gates. Though a swing gate installs easier than sliding gates and tends to cost less as well.

There are also different remote access controllers that can be used such as the telephone intercom and video interface; keypad remote and receivers. Different gates open either inward or outward; whichever the owners preference. Another one of my favorites is most definitely the Hyde Park series which is also constructed of 16 gauge steel. This particular gate design is very pleasing to look at. It has a curly design within the gate that makes it distinctive.

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FAAC New Accessories

Zoe — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 06:02:27 +0000

New Accessories

FAAC recently introduced their new line of Keyless Entry, Telephone Entry and Battery Back-up units.

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The PhoneLink telephone entry system is one of the finest available and offers every feature you would want. The PhoneLink system is a “no phone line” system which means you save money by simply using your existing phone

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Looking at How to Build a Driveway Gate

clcintx — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:24:18 +0000

Lee Andersons asked:

When you move into your new home, or if you are getting your new home built, one of the things that many people think of is a driveway gate and how to build a driveway gate. You will need to know that if you are going to build a gate yourself that it could get very messy, as there is a load of work involved. You will also need to remember that you need time if you are going to learn how to build a driveway gate from scratch.

One good thing about doing something like this from scratch is that you can save a lot of money. However, you also have to remember that metal is hard to work with if you do not have the proper tools for the job. This means that you will have to settle for wooden gates. There is nothing wrong with that, because wood adds a little flair to your home.

When you are ready to start the building of your gate you will have to remember that you need to start with a design. If you do not know anything about designing gates, you can start with looking at many different patterns for fences and dates. You will also have to keep in mind that the design you choose for your gate will depend on whether you are going to have a powered gate or manual driveway entry gates.

Whatever you do in your design always remember to stay true to the style of your home, and always remember that you want to make a gate that is easy to install. Once your gate is ready to get built, you may want to make use of a how to build a driveway gate guide, as it will help you along nicely and take off a lot of the stress you will be feeling.

One thing to remember when you are still in the design aspect of the gate is that you are putting up a barrier around your home for protection. You do not want to create a gate that is easy for people to jump over, or on the other hand you do not want to make a gate that is hard to look through, as you will simply be creating a shield for the home breakers to work behind.

Once your gate is up, you may want to add some convenience to it in the form of electric gate openers, and automatic gate closers. You will find that there are many different types of these, so the type you choose will great depend on the amount of money you are looking to spend and the way you want to open your gate.

There are also a lot of other ways for you to secure your home; you may want to learn more about Stanley Security Solutions for that. But when it comes to building a driveway gate, there is one thing that you have to keep in mind, and that is that you need to have your how to build a driveway gate guide and installation guide with your at all times.

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How to Calculate How Much Solar Power Your Home Will Require

clcintx — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:24:17 +0000

Before you go installing solar panels randomly about the house, you’re going to need to know how to calculate how much solar power your home is going to need. Solar panels aren’t cheap and, while some municipalities will actually pay you for producing more energy than you use, unless you’ve got extra money laying around that you don’t know what to do with, I’m sure you’d rather only pay for the panels you’re going to need.

Depending on a variety of factors – the type of panel you buy, the amount of sunlight each receives every day, etc. – most solar panels will provide between 50 and 200 watts of power per day. Looking at that you might determine that it’s not cost effective to try to power your entire home with solar power but you can substantially reduce your energy bills even if you only use solar power as a supplement to your regular energy source.

But first, you still need to know how to calculate how much solar power your home requires. To do that you’re going to need to take a look at the wattage for each of the electrical items you use in your home every day – your television, the refrigerator, the washing machine and dryer, the air conditioner and furnace, light bulbs, fans, computers, etc. This may be a real eye opener for you but it has to be done.

Now all you need to do is total up the wattage on the items that you’d like to power with solar energy, whether it’s your whole home or just a few appliances, to determine how many solar panels you’ll need. Now that you know how to calculate how much solar power your home is going to need, you can also calculate how much money you’re going to save by converting your home to solar power. And you can save even more money if you build your solar panels yourself.

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International Security Conference

Zoe — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:24:34 +0000

Security with an emphasis on now! That’s what these times demand, and that’s what ISC East delivers. Conveniently local and globally relevant, ISC East is where top security professionals gather for the latest in product innovation, premier education, and bottom-line business building relationships. More than 300 exhibitors, enhanced demo theater and New Product Showcase all make this the place to see the widest variety of state-of-the-art products in the industry. Click here to get your FREE pass to ISC East

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Home Safety is Not Something to Be Neglected

clcintx — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:24:17 +0000

When you step back and take a look at the average home, it really could be quite hazardous. This is why there are so many aspects of our living quarters that we must pay attention to. This is not just relating to homeowners either as many of the home safety rules are applicable to any dwelling.

The first safety factor is things like the electrical service. If it is old and outdated, it should be replaced. Many fires have been started from a faulty electrical system. Then there is the plumbing system to consider. If it is an old system, it could be still consisting of the old galvanized type piping which is not acceptable nowadays. It’s not likely that anyone is going to drown from an internal house flood, but there are a lot of indirect dangers. For example, areas of the house could begin to form mold and mildew, which would not be the healthiest thing to be breathing.

Repairs have to be kept up from a home safety point of view. If those floorboards are, rotting then they are just waiting for an accident to happen.

Then there are all the hazards that we create ourselves. What about all those articles sitting on the stairs. Stairways are often poorly lit and people don’t notice these items. There have been some very serious falls as a result of this. Then there is something simple like when cooking, not to turn the stove off, or have the pot handles sticking out where someone could knock them.

Its wonderful to have a lovely home and all the amenities but one must stay constantly vigilant when it comes to home safety. Those glaring dangers about the home are not hard to miss but its the more subtle ones that you have to watch out for. A carpet on a slippery floor can cause someone to slip and become badly injured.

There is the outside of the home that must be safety proofed as well. Walkways and entrances should be well lit. Tools and equipment must be stored in a safe place and should be under lock and key.

It’s important that every member of the household be made aware of the safety that is required in the home. This way they can act responsibly in accident prevention. Home safety is everybody’s business.

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Gate Opener 101

Zoe — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:24:19 +0000

I have been in the access control and gate opener industry for twenty years and never before have I seen such a collection of garbage than what is being sold today by the discount gate operator manufacturers. Gate openers are more complex and require more knowledge to purchase than most people think. The first thing I hear everyday is “but my gate swings so easily, I can push it with one finger”. Well I would hope so otherwise it needs new hinges or some other type of repair work. Think of your gate as a lever (your gate opener does). The longer the lever (regardless of how light it is) the more leverage your gate exerts on the mechanicals and motorized parts of your gate opener. PLASTIC IS NOT A SUFFICIENT MATERIAL for these parts. Plastic dry rots, becomes brittle in cool weather and is not strong enough to counter the leveraging forces your gate will exert on it). The giveaway to this, the manufacturers don’t want you to know, is the small solenoid lock now being included at “no extra charge” in the low end openers. Its primary function is to protect the opener for being pushed, NOT security. Quality solenoid locks have 2000lbs of holding force, the “free” one is rated for about 150lbs force. GARBAGE. How can you avoid buying an opener with plastic parts? Ask the seller how much the motorized arm mechanism WEIGHS. Weight is the litmus test for motorized gate opener arms. If it weighs less than 20 lbs, it contains A LOT of plastic parts. Good quality operator arms use STEEL or STAINLESS STEEL gears and drive parts to LEVERAGE a gate back and forth. Steel parts weigh more (and yes they cost more too) but will last many times longer (giving you what you really bought the opener for – longevity and reliability). Quality motorized arms with steel parts weight AT LEAST 25 lbs or more. Also, SPEED is an important litmus test. If the opener says it will open a 16′ gate but takes 28 seconds to do it, then it is because the plastic parts are using a lower gear ratio to move a larger gate at a slower speed. High quality openers with steel parts can easily move a 16′ (and 650lbs!!) gate 90 degrees in under 13 or 14 seconds.

Other things to look for are: UL Listings and ETL listings. A control box large enough to accomodate a regular size car battery (if the operator runs off of 12vdc and has battery backup) and other accessories such as a loop detectors, chargers, a UL approved electrical outlet, etc…. Here’s an idea for you, if you plan to use decorative lights on your front fence line or in your yard at Christmas, we have seen people install an extra radio receiver and relay to activate those lights REMOTELY from the gate operator box. No more sloshing out in 40 degree rain to turn the lights on and off during the holidays!! A good size control box affords you the room for these kinds of options and can still be easily hidden behind landscaping or your fence line.

If you do your homework, buy a good quality gate opener from someone who KNOWS THIS EQUIPMENT WELL, and make sure it is installed correctly, you will have an automatic gate that you can depend and rely on for many years. The convenience and security aspects of this equipment not only make using your gated entrance easier, but also will actually improve your property value. Spending $300 or $400 more upfront on equipment you plan to use for many years is an investment that will actually save you thousands over the long run and provide the convenience and luxury you originally intended when you gated your property in the first place.

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Fire and Home Safety – Test Your Fire and Home Safety Knowledge

clcintx — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:24:15 +0000

How much do you know about fires and home safety? Where is the safest air in your home during a fire? What is the proper home safety protocol for a fire? Take this short, six-question quiz to find out the answers to these questions and to test your knowledge of fire and home safety issues. After completing the questions scroll down to the bottom of the page to check your answers.

Lets face it how many of us have really thought about fire protection? It may cross our minds as we watch the news or read the paper. Yet we probably haven’t taken any steps to ensure fire safety in our own homes. Unfortunately most people think it won’t happen to them. It would be nice if that were true, but as statistics show it is not. Every year nearly 4,000 Americans die in fires and more than 25,000 are injured.

Fire and Home Safety

1. True or False: You are in a smoke-filled room. The correct home safety rule is to keep your head as close to the floor as possible as you exit.

a) true
b) false

Answer: b) false–heat and smoke rise, therefore the air closest to the floor is the coolest. Plastics, nylons, and other man made materials emit deadly gasses when burned, and these gasses are heavier than air. The proper home safety rule is to crawl to the nearest exit with your head approximately 18 inches from the floor; this is where the safest air is located.

2. True or false: Fire spreads methodically from one object to another and from one room to the next.

a) true
b) false

Answer: b) false–during a fire heat rises and temperatures can exceed 500 degrees. As this hot air fills the area closest to the ceiling it begins to descend and flow under doors and through cracks. Upon contact with a flammable object, this hot air can ignite a new fire in a different room than the original fire.

3. According to home safety guidelines, if a fire breaks out while you are on the second floor of your home you should…

a) open the window and jump to safety.
b) run to the door, open it, and exit the room as quickly as possible.
c) feel the door for heat as high up as possible; if it doesn’t feel hot, slowly open it and crawl to safety.
d) none of the above.

Answer: c) feel the door for heat, and slowly open it. If you open the door quickly and the air inside your room is cooler than that in the hallway, a back draft explosion could occur.

4. True or False: Children playing with fires is the leading cause of fire deaths in preschoolers.

a) true
b) false

Answer: a) true–home safety starts with teaching children fire safety rules. Two thirds of those killed in fires started by children playing are under the age of six.

5. While asleep, a fire starts in your home. Upon waking you should…

a) bolt upright and exit your room and home as quickly as possible.
b) run to the window and jump to safety.
c) frantically run out of the house yelling at your family to wake up.
d) roll out of bed and crawl to safety.

Answer: d) roll out of bed and crawl to safety. Bolting upright could easily plunge your head directly into the extreme heat and deadly thick smoke. One breath could prove fatal.

6. If your clothes catch fire, the appropriate home safety procedure is to…

a) run to your neighbor’s yard and jump in their pool.
b) frantically jump up and down.
c) throw yourself on the ground and roll around to extinguish the fire.
d) run in circles, scream, and yell until help arrives.

Answer: c) throw yourself on the ground and roll around to extinguish the fire. STOP! DROP! and ROLL! is the home safety rule of thumb when your clothes are on fire. Running amok fans the flames, causing the fire to spread.

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Whats New With Apollo Gates

Zoe — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:24:31 +0000

Apollo Gate Operators is pleased to add the following new items to the list of quality products we currently offer. The Toona 5, Toona 7, Metro, & Hyppo swing gate openers and also the Signo 4 and Signo 6 barrier gate operators. Our customers asked us for new products that will meet the needs of people wanting a different look but still mantain the same quality and standards our customers expect.

SIGNO 4 & SIGNO 6

110Vac with a 24V DC motor
Heavy duty residential and commercial applications
Operates aluminum arms up to:
12 feet (Signo 4) & 20 feet (Signo 6)
Breakaway connector available
Available in single and dual setup
Manual emergency release with key
Cover is key lock secured
Smooth soft start and stop operation
Adjustable force and speed
Adjustable auto-close delay
Plug-in receiver and rolling code transmitter available
Battery back-up available
ETL approved
Two-year warranty

Toona 5 & toona 7

Operates swing gates up to:
14 ft. and 400lbs (Toona 5)
20 ft. and 800lbs (Toona 7)
Suitable for commercial moderate duty applications
Meets UL 325 Standards
Corrosion resistant housing
External quick release with key for manual operation
Uses 835 Single/836 Dual Advanced Circuit Board
Two year warranty

Hyppo

Operates swing gates up to 10 ft. 400lbs.
For both single and dual gate residential applications
Meets UL325 Standards
Easy column or post installation, no welding required
External quick release with key for manual operation
Uses 835 Single/836 Dual Advanced Circuit Board
Two year warranty

metro

Operates swing gates up to 10 ft. 400 lbs.
12 VDC underground operator for residential applications
Reinforced foundation, corrosion proof internal parts
Meets UL 325 Standards
Uses 835 Single/836 Dual Advanced Circuit Board
Two Year Warranty

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Design Your Gate

clcintx — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:24:12 +0000

A beautifully designed and aesthetically appealing gate can enhance the beauty of the house. Hand-crafted and uniquely designed gates can make the perfect style statement at the entrance, lending a warm and welcoming ambiance to exterior decor. However, gate designs must be chosen with care.

Gates must blend flawlessly with the architecture and landscape, and enhance the beauty of the building. It could be an ornate gate, a gate with simple straight lines, or a traditional one. An ordinary gate would not go well with a traditional or historic style building. A gate must enhance the beauty of outdoor decor and not overpower it. The shape and size of gates vary depending on the architectural style of the building. A gate with simple, straight lines will be a total misfit in a traditional setting. A garden gate would be quite different from an entrance gate or a driveway gate. The design could vary depending on whether it’s a walkway gate, an entrance gate, or a courtyard gate. The design would also vary depending on its function. A ranch-style gate would be solid, have maximum strength, with a centre medallion and rock posts on either side. A contemporary style gate would have a stylish look and unique design. Automatic driveway gates would keep children and pets in a safe enclosed area and have remote control openers.

Before choosing a gate, you need to ask a few questions. Do you need a gate that locks or one that automatically closes or opens? Do you need a gate that can be seen through? Do you need a special design that matches the architectural style of the building? Do you have limited space around the gate area for it to open? Do you need a single gate or a double gate? Should it be a gate that swings or a gate that slides?

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Five Benefits of Having an Intercom System Installed in Your Home

clcintx — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:24:08 +0000

The humble intercom system has come a long way in recent years and is no longer limited to the simple front door unit and control panel. More and more features are being added as the technology becomes available and as a result the convenience and security that they offer the home owner has increased enormously. Once confined to business and apartment use intercoms are now becoming commonplace in residential homes as they become more affordable and with a wireless system, easily installed into an existing dwelling. Read on to find out about benefits that you may not have thought possible with a modern intercom system.

1. Home and Personal Security – the number one on the list for good reason. It goes without saying that the world can be a nasty place and protecting your home and loved ones has never been more important. With the use of a Video Intercom system you can view who is at your door before deciding to let them in. If the visitor is not someone you know you can find out the reason for their visit before opening the door. A video intercom can also be used for surveillance recording which is handy if you are going to be away from your home for a period of time and many units can support multiple cameras for all round protection.

2. Automated Entry – add an automatic gate opener to your intercom system and protect your home at the frontline. Gate openers are available to suit all types of gates, from single to double and swing or sliding gates. Open your front gate with the push of a button and with a self locking unit be assured that once your visitor is inside the gate will not be able to be manually opened by anyone else. The control of these units can be integrated into your intercom system and you have the choice of wired or wireless operation. Another feature that is available on some gate openers is solar powered operation, saving electricity and reducing the installation costs. With some top-end systems the gate can even be operated by your mobile phone!

3. Room Monitoring – With a central control panel and room stations set-up around the house you can use your intercom to monitor what is going on in those rooms. Keep tabs on the kids playing in the back room or use it to listen for when your sleeping baby awakes. With these units you can also communicate with the occupants of the room, so the kids will have no excuse for not hearing you ever again!

4. Have Your Favorite Music Piped Through Your Home – Several control units have the feature of inputs for a radio or a cd player and some units come with these already built in. Tune-in to your favorite radio station or put on your favorite cd and have the music piped to each room that has a station installed in it. Outdoor units are available for patios and entertaining areas, perfect for barbeques or having friends over.

5. More Home Security Options – the modern intercom system control unit can be configured to operate video monitoring and recording, motion detectors, window and door sensors and glass breakage sensors. They can also offer back to base monitoring for a complete home alarm and intercom system in one. Why settle for a simple home alarm when you can have the convenience of both systems in one?

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Driver Fail Video

Zoe — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:24:34 +0000

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Fences, Gates and Block Walls

clcintx — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:24:02 +0000

In some parts of the country they have no walls or fences to separate their yards (which in my opinion, is great…In the colder regions of the country you can flood the back area of your property…Ice skating anyone?…) For the rest of us that need to wall or fence our yards…don’t think that your wall or fence can’t be dressed up in one way or another to be eye-catching. If, you’re building your wall or fence, step back and come up with some ideas…In the initial process, adding in your ideas at the time of construction can be very cost effective. When looking at your existing wall or fence…adding some highlights or features to them can enhance the theme of your yard. Keep in mind…this is your yard, most people have a wealth of ideas

Walls and fences will eventually need repair and possibly a coating of paint sometime in its life. Also the gates that go through them will need some repair and coatings eventually too.

Wall, fences and gates come in a variety of materials these days. Here’s a quick list of some of them…

Cinder block and slump stone walls (normally 8″x 8″x 16″ block) Cedar fences / gates (normally 6″ x 6 foot board – ‘dog eared’) Redwood fences / gates (normally tongue and groove) Wrought iron fences and gates (variety of styles and options) Combination’s of cinder block and wrought iron or wood Recycled materials for fencing (variety of textures) Horizontal planking fences Light weight cement fence / walls (variety of textures)

In regard to building or repairing a wall or fence…the typical homeowner can do some of the building or repairs on the wooden style of fences. When it comes to a block wall or wrought iron style fencing, there is a lot more entailed to the repair or building of these styles. For one…wrought iron repair, you may need welding apparatus. For the cement block wall, you may need concrete tooling.

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FAAC New Battery Backup

Zoe — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:24:26 +0000

FAAC Battery Back-Up

FAAC Model BC Pro 1050 and Model 700i battery back-up units

Applications: All FAAC 115 and 230 VAC operators

Operational Modes:

Single Operation: The operator will open automatically upon detection of power failure and reset when power is restored.
Multiple Operation: For the continuous use mode, the number of cycles may be limited due to battery life and size, ease of movement of gate leaves, etc.

Features:

Uninterruptible power back-up
Complete surge protection and EMI/RFI noise filtering
Four diagnostic LEDs to indicate “AC Present, On Battery, Battery Low/Replace, and Overload”
Both Models are also available in a Dual Gate system configuration.

Specifications:	BC Pro 1050	700I
BC Pro 1050	14 x 16 x 6in. (35.6 x 40.6 x 15.2cm)
Weight:	45 lbs. (16.8 kg)
Input/Output voltage:	120 VAC	230 VAC
Input/Output frequency:	60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Output VA:	1050	700
Output watts:	680	450
Recharge rate to 90%:	2-4 hours
Maximum surge current:	36,000 amps *AC suppression joule/amp ratings	160*
Low volt switch to battery:	94 VAC	190 VAC
Max amp. draw:	10 amp	5 amp.
Dual Configuration:	10 amp. system

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Guardian Hinges Now Available

Guardian Model 2000 large standard hinge

Due to a large number of requests, FAAC now sells the most popular models of Guardian hinges, known for their reliability and performance.

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Fire Prevention Practices For Home Safety

clcintx — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:23:56 +0000

Fire can be your friend. Everyone uses it in their homes, at work or even with leisure. However, its fury can be very dangerous. All of us know how destructive it is, especially when it becomes bigger. That is why it is very important for us to have safety measures in order to avoid injuries from fire.

There are simple ways to prevent unwanted fire in your homes. As they say, prevention is better than cure. You do not want to put yourself in the shoes of fire victims because it can be a burden. If your house is burned down, it can burden you financially (what more if your house is not insured). This can also lead to other difficulties. Your body may be compromised due to inhalation of fumes. In addition, you will be deprived from the comfort of your homes since you will not have a place to stay (if your house is extensively burned down). It is also hard to loose a lot of important stuff like old photos, documents and papers as well as various memorabilia that you keep within the bounds of your homes. All of the years of hard work can easily go down the drain if you become too complacent with fire.

As mentioned a while ago, any homeowner can practice simple measures to avoid fire from happening. One of it is keeping a fire extinguisher. This piece of device is not limited for business use only. Any homeowner can have the privilege of keeping one. This can act as your first aid for accidents. If your curtain or drape is on flame because of your candles, you can immediately extinguish it with the use of this device.

You can also try to install smoke detectors in your homes. Smoke is the first hand indicator when something is burning. Definitely, if you have such a huge house, you might want to install one of these devices in your rooms. That way, you will have some way of alarming yourself when an impending fire occurs.

Smoke detectors can also work hand in hand with sprinklers. Sometimes, they are interconnected. Once the device detects smoke, they set-off the alarms and trigger the sprinklers to shower water all over the place. This is very helpful in cases, where you can no longer control fire.

However, the best weapon to use in preventing unwanted fire from happening is common sense. These things are not needed to be outlined as part of your home safety precautions. Common sense tells us to blow the candle off when you leave your homes. Common sense tells us never to put anything that has flames near curtains or a trash can full of paper. It takes initiative to ensure that a cigarette is totally put off before throwing it in the trash.

Fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and sprinklers may be too much for you to install in your homes. However, they can be great devices that can serve you well in your own fire prevention practice. Nevertheless, if you want practical and affordable means of preventing fire, use your common sense. There is no better way to do it.

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Which Camera System is the Best for Your Home Surveillance?

clcintx — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:25:30 +0000

As soon as you start thinking of setting up your Home Surveillance you realize that the Camera, however important, is but one element of a System. Which is therefore the Camera System you should select?

As in so many other fields of human activity, the answer, unfortunately, is always the same. “It depends…” But this answer gives you freedom of choice and the opportunity to personalize your selection, making it the most suitable to your unique circumstances.

The simplest system permits only to monitor camera views in real time (that is without recording). Such a system is adequate for checking the entrance door (or any other fixed place), for monitoring the sleep of a baby in the cradle or the games of the kids in the yard (if they do not run out of view…).

Whenever real time monitoring is not sufficient for surveillance purposes one should select a suitable recorder. For examining recorded tape footage on the premises, that is when there is no need to view from a distance, analog technology based on one of the available types of tape recorders is adequate.

A tape recorder will be suitable if the time available between cassette changes (two to four hours) is sufficient to suit your needs. Otherwise special time-lapse recorders can be obtained that conserve tape by sampling images at pre selected intervals.

The system becomes more complex if more than one camera sends images to monitor and recorder. In this case one of the two following solutions is available. Either one can sample in sequence (using an automatic switcher) every camera in turn or, using a Multiplexer, one can examine multiple reduced views on the same monitor.

But if images must be seen at a distance using the Internet, then the analog technology is not suitable any more. One must go digital to permit manipulation of images by software as in Personal Computers or in specially designed dedicated DVR (Digital Video Recorder) hardware.

Besides allowing transmission, digital technology permits software compression of files resulting in economic use of hard disk drive memory for many hours of continuous recording.

A PC based digital video system is programmed through software while a DVR is set up with a kind of hand held remote controller.

A PC uses a digital screen while a normal analog monitor is used for hardware DVR (although images are digitized for manipulation and recording).

A PC system can easily be expanded later should the need arise, while the rigid construction of hardware DVR is not readily amenable to further additions.

To select the most suitable Camera System for home surveillance one should think about the actual needs and one should answer the following questions as correctly as possible to narrow down the search.

Is the system needed only to monitor views in real time?

Is analog video cassette recording technology adequate? (No Internet).

How many camera views should be available?

If recording is needed, will sampling of images at intervals be sufficient?

Is a multiplexer needed for monitoring at once all camera views?

Is there a need to observe the views from a distance through Internet?

Would you be comfortable with PC programming?

In conclusion the selection of the best Camera System for you depends on the answers to these questions.

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FAAC Barriers now available in 115V

Zoe — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:24:14 +0000

Barriers now available in 115V

Effective July 1 and, with one exception, the 620 and 640 barrier operators will be available in 115v, along with the traditional 230v models. The 115v will also be available in white or orange cabinets.

The one available barrier exception involves the 620 barriers with the 2800RPM motors. These units will not be made available since this particular motor is not UL certified in the 115v version. This motor is found in the two-second high speed models with the six and eight foot aluminum beams.

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