Mattmasters Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Hi, i know now it's not purely security but I am struggling to find any automatic gate engineers, does anyone know of a forum similar to this for automatic gates or does anyone know anybody that needs extra work for automatic gates? We only have bits and pieces but my so called engineer seems more interested in his new female friend than work.. tha ks in advance.. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/40972-automatic-gate-engineers/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSE Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 There are a couple of forums for gate automation, These are via online distributors and cater for end user and engineer. This is disturbing in itself as they openly advise end users how to install repair their own systems. Ive yet to find a dedicated one for installers, Although gates & barriers are discussed here quite often. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/40972-automatic-gate-engineers/#findComment-459003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattmasters Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 Thanks PSE, our engineers are able to do the wiring but none are trained in the geometry or welding and I just need to find someone in Sussex who wants weekend work... so hard to find people... Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/40972-automatic-gate-engineers/#findComment-459004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 9 minutes ago, Mattmasters said: Thanks PSE, our engineers are able to do the wiring but none are trained in the geometry or welding and I just need to find someone in Sussex who wants weekend work... so hard to find people... What about safety aspects and risk assessments when it comes to gates? I suppose comes with experience yeah? 1 Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/40972-automatic-gate-engineers/#findComment-459009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattmasters Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 Or qualifications to do so.. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/40972-automatic-gate-engineers/#findComment-459012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSE Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Getting the geometry correct is vital to the install. Cardboard is the key for making a template up on site, Make a template of the A,B,C points, Post and hinge points From this you can pencil everything to give you any custom bracket requirements. Back to the workshop for a few hours to get them made up and colour coded. I personally do all our gate geometry measurements and templates this way We used to have a good mobile fabricator, but he retired. Now I do all our own Skilled and competent designers and installers are hard to find these days 1 Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/40972-automatic-gate-engineers/#findComment-459013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 43 minutes ago, PSE said: There are a couple of forums for gate automation, These are via online distributors and cater for end user and engineer. This is disturbing in itself as they openly advise end users how to install repair their own systems. Ive yet to find a dedicated one for installers, Although gates & barriers are discussed here quite often. do you want to run a dedicated area? 1 securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/40972-automatic-gate-engineers/#findComment-459014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattmasters Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 Evening James, not sure it would get much interest as there doesn't seem to be many engineers... may any be a plan tho in case there are people who want to discuss items.. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/40972-automatic-gate-engineers/#findComment-459015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 sorry matt I meant pse he seems to be gate god securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/40972-automatic-gate-engineers/#findComment-459017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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