Things To Know Before Buying a Solar Powered Gate

You want to get a powered gate, yet you don’t want to pay an extra electric bill? Well, there is a way! Introducing solar powered gates! Yes, the future is here, and finally to be honest. I am quite a saving person, I don’t want to spend extra money on things that are not necessities. For example, I have sponsored front door light, that gives me light whenever is someone at the door and it turns off when there is no one close enough.

So, am I satisfied with the solar powered gates? Yes, I am. The thing is it works all the time, and it is easy to maintain. Australia has a lot of sunny weather, which makes it perfect for installing it. On the market, currently there are some solar powered gates, but to find the most reliable and affordable one, well you need to know a couple of things.

Capacity

People thing that finding a solar power gate with the highest capacity is the most expensive one. Well, in a sense they are right but that is not always the case. Some manufacturers create a solar system that has great capacity, but you will have to pay for an additional solar panel because you must use the full potential of the battery. There are a lot of bundle deals from retailers, but you need to find the right moment. But, this is not so much important because if you buy additional panels, you can destroy the aesthetics of your property.

Durability

One thing in particular, that I personally like is the durability of these solar power gates. I have one for two years now, and honestly there has not been any problem. They are made from durable materials such as aluminium and durable plastic, where the electronics are housed in a good and durable container. I have noticed while searching for cons of the solar powered gate, that the only problems people had are when they have a bad installation. Either they have done it themselves, or it was done by not so good professional. For that reason, always stay in touch with your retailers, maybe they will install it or may recommend a good electrician.

Types

On the market, there are three types of solar powered gates: electric, swing and sliding gate. Swing and sliding are pretty simple, where the electronic one has a couple of electronic parts inside it. The swing and sliding doors are generally used for garages, while the electronic doors are used for the main door of your property.