Electric gates in Launceston: what is on offer
Gate motors come in three broad kinds. Merlin's range covers slide, swing and rural solar openers, with swing models such as the Swing L300, Swing A200 and Swing LR 500. CENTSYS sells the D5-Evo and D10 SMART for sliding gates and a family of swing motors from the V300 to the VERT-X.
Which kind suits depends on the gate and the ground. A sliding gate needs a straight run beside it to slide into, while a swing gate needs a clear sweep in front. Merlin presents sliding gates as the space-saving option for wide entries and compact driveways.
Cycle ratings and warranties
A gate that opens a dozen times a day adds up. Merlin says its gate openers are designed for over 150,000 cycles over their life, and gives gate openers a 3 year warranty, with claims handled through the dealer who installed the motor. CENTSYS gives its D5-Evo a 24-month warranty.
Ask who you would call if the motor fails in its second year. With a dealer warranty, the business that fits the motor is usually the first stop.
Wiring a gate motor in Tasmania
Tasmania's electrical regulations treat all electrical work as prescribed work, so running mains power to a gate is a licensed electrician's job. Once the new circuit is live, the person responsible must give you a copy of the approved record form as soon as practicable.
The state keeps a public register of licence holders, and its Occupational Licensing Act says nobody may hold themselves out as licensed when they are not. If a business offers to do the wiring, it is fair to ask for the licence details.
Anti-crush sensing and beams
CENTSYS says the D5-Evo senses obstructions to protect against crushing, and Merlin requires Safety IR Beams before its myQ app can run a gate. Treat beams as part of the job rather than an extra, and teach children that a moving gate is never something to race.
Gates around Launceston
Low ground near the rivers
If your gate is in Invermay or Newstead, on the flood plain, mention it: a sliding gate's motor and track sit at ground level.
Keypads and cameras
ATA sells keypads, cameras and safety beams as add-ons for its gate openers, handy when visitors or deliveries come through.
The rules for fitting
Wiring is the licensed part. Ask for the approved record form for any new circuit and keep it with the house papers.
Useful to know before the call
- Whether the gate swings or slides, and whether it is one leaf or two
- Roughly how many times a day it opens
- Whether power already reaches the gate post
- Any add-ons you want: keypad, camera, phone control
What we would do
Count how often the gate really opens on a normal day, including the bins and the dog walk. That number points to the right motor class far better than the gate's size alone.