How To Install Garage Door Safety Sensors Correctly.
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- How to install safety sensors correctly.
Watch this video to see how the Pro's do it!
This video will help you in wiring up your safety sensors if you have pre-wire. Pre-wire is the wire installed behind the wall before drywall is installed. Pre-wire will give a nice clean appearance!
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Thanks for helping to save me a service call by showing this easy fix. Just had to re-strip wires and tighten up the connection and now it's working like a champ!
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Richard, thank you for taking your valuable time to make this video. My garage door was not closing and I followed ur directions for the sensor replacement. Happy to tell you that i installed it without any problems . Door closes perfectly. Thank you, you saved me lots of money.
You're welcome 😊!
That's awesome to hear! Good job getting the task done. See, it wasn't too hard.
I frequently pull my wire whenever needing extra length. Thanks for the upload.
Great job on this video. Showed me exactly how to fix my garage door electric eye. Thanks.
Glad to help! I really appreciate the feedback.
I don't see a link for the video on how to make the wire look pretty. Can you please add it here? And thanks for creating this super helpful video!
@@sophiam9695 hello and thanks for the awesome comment!
I made this video just for you 😁.
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Saved the day with this video
GungHo Moto
Awesome!
Thanks for watching.
I know the garage door opener instructions say 6", but It seems to me that the sensors should be mounted higher, perhaps 10-12" or so from the floor, in case your car happens to be sticking out a few inches too far making the sensors shooting the beam freely underneath the bumpers, sending the door down onto a bumper or trunk lid. I'm assuming the instructions say 6" to protect perhaps a small animal, but as rare (if not impossible) as that would be, I'd rather protect the car. Thoughts anyone?
1-6 inches is regulation height. I hear what you're saying. You might want to check out Infinity Shield. They make a fantastic product.
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Thank You. Followed your advice and all is perfect.
Glad to help Gene!
Nice video! I had a couple of questions. Does it matter which side the sender and receiver are on? Also, does the wire w/ the stripe get connected to the positive or negative terminal on the controller? Thanks in advance for your help!
Hey, I really appreciate the positive feedback!
For your first question, it does not matter which side the receiver sender is mounted.
For your second question, the white wire goes into the white terminal in the black wire goes into the black terminal up at the machine. They have them color coded to make it easy.
@@garagedoorgenius I wired the sensors right at the controller so I could test while taking the whole alignment issue out of the equation. Regardless of how I wired them, I couldn't get any lights. Either I fried them, or they're defective (they were cheap knockoffs). I'm picking up some authentic Chamberlain sensors later today. I have a BuildMark system and the power connections are white and grey. The grey being the positive side. Any suggestions?
I see. The build mark brand may not be compatible with Chamberlain equipment. It's like genie sensors will not work on a Chamberlain LiftMaster and vice versa.
You may have to go with that particular brand safety sensor.
Very great video keep up the great work I’m surprise nobody knows that hack of the pigtail for the safety wire because it keeps everything clean and I slick look
For sure! It also helps when you get a call back for a safety sensor and you see that that wire has been disrupted that means something caused that. and you can physically show the customer hey something hit this to cause your problem. So that way it's justified and you don't go out there and not get paid! and also it looks nice and clean and neat just like you said.
Thanks for this video. You say that 5-6" is standard placement above the ground. I noticed that when my car wheels straddles the beam (beam is between front set of wheels and back set of wheels), there is a possibility that at that point, garage door could come down if my wife uses her remote in the other car (we share the same garage door). It is okay to mount the sensors higher?
You can mount the sensors anywhere you like. Just remember if you go to move out of that property put them back down 1 to 6 in from the floor. Or it will fail the inspector check.
do I have to turn off any fuses. is this a live wire?
No you don't. I promise, safety sensors will not shock you. 👍🏼
@@garagedoorgenius alright thanks
do you have a video of how to connect the sensor wires to the garage door opener
@@commissioner1969 sensor wires go to the Black and White terminals.
Take a small flat tip screwdriver and press inward on the orange tabs and insert the wire. Kinda like old school speakers to a stereo. If you're old enough to remember those.
@@garagedoorgenius yes but there are 4 terminals. Where do the wall button wires go?
Think I have a bad wire. Tested new red sensor that wouldn't light up by connecting on Green sensor side and sensor lit up. I assume I have a bad wire on one side that is in the wall. I tried cutting the ends to make sure it just wasn't a dirty end but no dice. Also check to make sure connection on motor unit (ceiling) was secure and it is. I can see where wires go from ceiling motor unit thru ceiling. If u agree its a bad wire, what would be the best way to run a new one?
ALLAN FISCHLER
Well the easiest would be just staple the new wire externally. Up the jamb, across the header, back to the powerhead. Easy peasy.
Or if the old wire will pull all the way through without snagging, tape the new wire really good To the end of the old wire and pull that sucker all the way home.
To keep it not visible and run a new wire in the wall you would have to use a fish tape. Electricians use those for that purpose. But it can be tough to do.
Thanks!
You can test for an open circuit by wiring one end of the wire together, then checking for continuity (0 or very low resistance) with the two leads at the other end. If you don't have a voltmeter you could use a flashlight, with the wire completing the circuit. You can test for a short circuit by doing the same thing, but without wiring the ends of the wire together.
I would put those plastic plate covers in the wall to hide the wire and make it look clean.. thanks for the video sir.. oh and is it a big of a deal to replace all the wire for the new one? does it take hours? because I want to re wire my garage and I am still thinking about it hehehe
Garage door guys don't supply those white covers. That's normally for the finish out guys. On some new construction they put those on there from the get-go. I don't understand why they don't put them on there when they run the wire.
Yeah running new pre-wire can be a daunting task. I would definitely heavily research it or hire an electrician. I know a fish tape works really well when you're trying to route a wire.
@@garagedoorgenius excellent! Thanks for replying! Stay safe out there.
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I have Green, Yellow, Red, and Black coming out of my wall for each sensor. What color or colors do I attach to the white wire and what color or colors do I attach to the striped (black) wire that came with the unit?
My observation is that you never showed how to strip back covering over wires, nor how you put the blue casing over the wires you spliced together. I think you feel we know what to do
When I did this video I was very new at it. Now I take into consideration that others may not know everything. I Definitely pay attention to the little things now.
How do I connect the other wires to the actual garage door opener?
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Garage Door Genius I saw this, but you didn’t show how to connect the last set of wires. I love these video btw THANK YOU
@@inojonifighter
Ok, 3 wires coming out of the ceiling.
I always search for the Wall button wire first. How I do that is. Pick a wire strip it down. The colors you used at the Wall button, take that wire and use those colors. Plug them into the red/white in the opener. If the Wall button doesn't come on, then that's the wrong wire. Try the next... You have 3 chances. Sometimes you get it on the first try.
Once you find the Wall button, the other 2 wires are for the sensors.
Hope this isn't to confusing. Lol
Thanks for the kind words btw!
Let me guess: you wrapped the wire on a screwdriver.
You guessed correctly 😉
Thanks. my biggest question is how to determine what color wire matches what. My prewire is just white and white. no differentiation. Does it matter?
Second thing is how to know the safety sensors work. I guess that's in some other video...
If your pre-wire is white and no differentiation it'll be a little more difficult. But you can do it.
I would first track down the wire for the wall button. It will be a trial and error kinda thing. Once you locate the wall button. Then the same with the sensors. Just stick one pre wire at a time. Try to find the (orange LED) sensor first. The green LED won't come on without the orange being on first.
@@garagedoorgenius thanks for the quick response. I didn't get that at all. The prewire goes from the sensor to the machine. I'm sure you know that, but that's what I see. I actually just got it working (open and close and stop when it's supposed to) now the one that faulted out the first time has no light again. (these are replacements). I think the wire must be bac somewhere else. I'll probably recut and retie the wires on that side... we'll see if I just crimped it badly.
side question - are those sensors pretty forgiving or do they have to be lined up perfectly? It's a little frustrating to troubleshoot when I can't see the light...
@@JasonTorpy sorry I missed this comment yesterday. Sensors don't have to be exact to light up. They got a pretty decent read range. Meaning, they can be a little off. Pre wire can sometimes get pinched somewhere in the wall or in the ceiling. That could be your issue possibly.
If you can get the orange light on, then tracking the green one will be easier.
@@garagedoorgenius a bit frustrating for sure. Thanks for responding. I'll keep trying to track it down. I know it's not magic but hard to track down without just replacing everything.
@@JasonTorpy I'd be pissed at the electrician that installed wire with no color coding. You seem like a smart guy. You'll get it. 👍🏼
I saw the other video, but how do you connect the last set of wires
You can use cat 5 wire or just a basic 2 wire. Sorry for the late reply.
What is the name of the wire? My dog took the wire from sensor that connects to the wall wire. I’m looking for it at Lowes
No reason to cut wires coming out of wall just push extra back in hole next time.
I cut them a little because most of the time the pre wire is all bent and kinked most of the time. Just preventing a broken wire down the road.
I get what your saying. 👍🏼
Twisty twist
That reminds me of Korn!!
I didn't know Donald Cerrone had time to make home repair videos?
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What AWG is the wire
22 gauge I believe. 👍🏼
@@garagedoorgenius ahh, i just stipped a little and 20 AWG works. Thank you though. The video did help
@@eliargumedo4728 okay, cool. Thanks for the comment! 👊🏼 Glad to help.
My cat bit through the wire by the sensor . How do I repair
Cut out the bad section. Rewire. Black to black and white to white. You can either put wire caps on or electrical tape after you get it rewired. FYI, sensors are low voltage. No need to kill the power or unplug the machine.
Alignment (green light & Amber light) woulda helped..
Gotcha!
I have pre-wired garage and a liftmaster currently installed that broke. I am going to replace it with Chamberlin. Any issue there?
+Patrick Collins
No issues at all. Terrific brand and warrantys. I install on an average 5 per week. Belt drives are super quiet and are super common.
Great! Thank you! Gonna try to tackle it Sat!
I'd go with a Genie Silentmax,super easy assembly /install & setting it up is a breeze + ultra quiet & smooth. I bought the 750 - 3055..it's sweetness.
+Tjfreak
For sure. That machine is very durable. Quiet as hell!
Garage Door Genius I have a 3 terminal (term 3 is the safety with one white wire and one white with black line. My problem is that these wires were brittle so now they are too short. If you Twist together they break so I wanted to use a butt end crimp with mulling. I need to buy some 6 inch 22 gauge wire to hack together a solution. Not many stores carry 22 but 18 gauge is a possibility. Any ideas how to get this Sunday project done?
You should have put a link to your "how to coil the wire" video..
Your absolutely right my friend. I'm actually doing a revamp of my channel. What you just mentioned will be added. Thanks for the suggestion BellyUpFish! 🔥👊🏼🔥
@@garagedoorgenius Sure thing. ;) I'm sure it sounds a lot like "wind the wire around this screw driver shaft" but I thought I'd see what you did.
Couldn't find it with an easy search and gave up.
@@BellyUpFishGarage 10-4!
Again, great suggestion and I'm on it. 🤘🏼
What kind of wire is that and where'd u get it?
Sir my pre wired has blue,white,red.how will i connect? Thanks.
shamir isidro
I like using red and white.
Sensors will wire Red/Black and White/White
Use Red/White for the wall button also.
I have chamberlain 1-1/4 hp. Is it the same wiring on the ceiling? I have wayne dalton 8ft height.they recommend to used wayne dalton extention.
shamir isidro
Yes, same color scheme coming out of the ceiling.
Garage Door Genius Actually i have blue,white blue,orange and white orange.how will i connect.thank you for response.
shamir isidro
I would use blue/white going to the black sensor wire and Orange/white for the sensor white wire.
Use blue/white for the red and Orange/white for the white when wiring up the wall button.
Whatever color you decide for the sensor wires and the wall button wire you want to make sure it's the same colors coming out of the ceiling and plugging into the machine.
I have a red green yellow and black what do i do
I would use Red and Black.
Sensors have 2 wires, black and white.
For the sensors go Black to Black then Red to White.
On the back of the Wall button you will see Red and White.
Wall button use Red/Red then Black/White.
Thanks
My pre wire is both white wires. How do you sort out which wire goes where?
+Nomans land
Yeah that's tricky. If both pre wires are the same color you'll just have to trial and error it. Good thing is you won't damage anything by wiring it incorretly.
+Nomans land
Strip back a little further and see if your pre wire has a color. Sometimes to the pre wire one will be gold wire and the other silver. The wire itself, not the casing.
Thanks for the tips. I just installed a Sommer opener and the wires are non specific, as in either wire can go in either position and i thought that was pretty cool.
+Nomans land
Nice!! Good job bud. Yea Genies are like that to. You can hook them up anyway. Somner! Sweet machines!
you like sommer???
I mount mine over the door so I don't have to deal with those stupid sensors & leave enough wire to lower it if necessary.
Is there a video to show how to mount over the door
I don't think so. Me being a garage door guy posting a video like that is a no no. Lol
Altgough..😏
what is the gauge of the wire for sensor? thx
I don't want to wire the sensors, I need a way to get rid of the nasty things permanently!!
Kimberlyexpects
Just wire them to the back of the unit, tape them too the angle that hangs the opener to the ceiling.
Sensors are a pain sometimes. As long as you don't have kids or pets ..do as I suggested above.
Hey Richard, Vertical video is not Awesome....Thanks
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Yeah I know. That was my newb days.