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.. Quote Link to comment 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. Quote Link to comment 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... Quote Link to comment 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattmasters Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 Or qualifications to do so.. Quote Link to comment 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 Quote Link to comment 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 Quote securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment 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.. Quote Link to comment 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 Quote securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PSE Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 9 minutes ago, james.wilson said: do you want to run a dedicated area? I'm up for it if you want to mate, I will need a few days to get a little general content ready.. Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 14 hours ago, Mattmasters said: Or qualifications to do so.. There that quals word again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 14 hours ago, PSE said: I'm up for it if you want to mate, I will need a few days to get a little general content ready.. Thanks ok let me know Quote securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy™ Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 19 hours ago, Mattmasters said: 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.. sussex is a bit far from me, post any questions and ill help with what i can (its mostly the wiring side i do and fabrication for modifications. for new installs i usually work with a few fabrication companies who do the mechanical side) also, im sure youre aware they have their own regs (12635, 12445, 12453 & various others), and if you leave a gate in a dangerous condition and something was to happen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSE Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 7 hours ago, andy™ said: If you leave a gate in a dangerous condition and something was to happen... You'll be in the brown smelly stuff, that's for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 PSE is on the verge of an expert area to show the public and trade alike that automation is a specialist subject Quote securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy™ Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 (edited) it is specialist (well, straight forward when you know what you are doing), its also one of the main things i do. the amount of dodgy installs i go is excessive. a large amount of gates i go to that are broken are also dangerous and its a good thing they have broken. find plenty photocells that have been bypassed, occasionally none at all. there is also far too many gates fitted with no edges. especially larger ones which would be way in excess of the max forces allowed. plenty where control panel is set wrong, motor force to 100% etc. no-one seems to care (or know in many cases) that they are classed as machinery and are covered by statute law and not guidelines like alarm & wiring regs etc Edited February 19, 2017 by andy™ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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