I tried my 2-10" doors using a Genie Screw Drive 2 H.P. and it only open it 6 '. When I tried it again, I heard the screw slip. I used 2x4x12 wood. The doors seem to hang up on the far ends, causing drag. I may have to try the steel that you used, or 3/4" pipe to be rigid. Thanks!
those doors are way way too heavy for that opener, i recommend getting another one and putting it to one opener per door, bc u see how the door opens slow, closes fast? that’s why. it will strip out the motor gears, and u won’t get more that 3 years with that motor.
I I agree with you it needs a 3/4 horse power belt drive motor for the heavy door that spring should be attacked and working properly and balanced test to make sure the door is working before installing opener to make the opener last long mean long lifespan
Just spent 3 days and about 450$ trying to do this. Bought metal and a welding machine to make a custom brackets etc. Instead of it working the bottom of the doors twist at various positions. While it seems cool after doing ot on mine I would not recommend trying this. You could easily wind up putting it all in just to be taking it all out. I get 7 days off ever 3 month and this not only wasted my money but 3 out of 7 days off. Roll up doors are not made for this.
Is that the style garage door that doesn't come with a chain pulley set-up that you have to manually push up with your hands like at storage facilities?
Hello. I have two 8x9’ roll up doors that is set up just like yours. The garage door openers I am looking at are from 1/2 hp to 1 1/4 hp. How much hp is your door rated at and what would you suggest?
Hi..the opener I used was 1.25 horse..to be honest I would go with the roll up door style opener like in my other video..its cheaper and easier to install and work well...good luck..either route you take.
Thank you for your comments. Unfortunately, my doors have a live axle, not a dead axle like yours. This makes it harder with far fewer choices ($$) when it comes to motors that work with that type of axle. I would have to do extensive modifications to the door to make motors like the one you went with on your other video work.
How is this still doing for you? Any issues? Any danger or hazards with the chain drive and it being so accessible? Do you have a list of everything you used to do this? I want to do the same thing
To be honest..I would go with the opener in my other video..they work better and are made for this kind of door..and are cheaper as well..my setup still works well..had some balance issues with 2 doors.
I saw the other one too but my roll up door doesn’t have the same end as the one in your other video so I thought this style would work better. Apparently my doors are not set up to have openers used. Something about the brackets or something. I will only be opening one door. It’s a 10x10 I have a second door but I don’t want that side to open every time. So with that in mind do you think this garage door opener style will work better for just the one 10x10 door?
@@Roba22 not sure about 1 door operation..with 2..they balance each other with the opener in the middle..on 1 door all the torque would be on one side most likely to bind up..unless you can stabilize it..good luck.
It was still working fine when I replaced it with the newer style in my other video..the newer ones are made for that kind of door and are cheaper and take up less room to function..thanks
Just did this for my two 10x9 doors. Instead of angle I used a treated 2x4x12. Works perfect with my genie 1.25hp belt drive.
That 2nd door on the right looks like an 8' door!
I tried my 2-10" doors using a Genie Screw Drive 2 H.P. and it only open it 6 '. When I tried it again, I heard the screw slip. I used 2x4x12 wood. The doors seem to hang up on the far ends, causing drag. I may have to try the steel that you used, or 3/4" pipe to be rigid. Thanks!
those doors are way way too heavy for that opener, i recommend getting another one and putting it to one opener per door, bc u see how the door opens slow, closes fast? that’s why. it will strip out the motor gears, and u won’t get more that 3 years with that motor.
I I agree with you it needs a 3/4 horse power belt drive motor for the heavy door that spring should be attacked and working properly and balanced test to make sure the door is working before installing opener to make the opener last long mean long lifespan
Very convenient I enjoyed it. And for 1-1/4 hp perfect for two doors this size 😎😎
Just spent 3 days and about 450$ trying to do this. Bought metal and a welding machine to make a custom brackets etc. Instead of it working the bottom of the doors twist at various positions. While it seems cool after doing ot on mine I would not recommend trying this. You could easily wind up putting it all in just to be taking it all out. I get 7 days off ever 3 month and this not only wasted my money but 3 out of 7 days off. Roll up doors are not made for this.
Did you have to use the extension rail kit? I have a 10' tall door also.
My bad. I missed the part when you said you did. Missed it the first time I watched.
Did you use the 8' or 10' rail extension? I would think in this vertical set up, the 8 would be long enough? Thanks
I used the 8
Thanks! Awesome video! How is it for security? Just wondering for my own application.
Its just like any other opener..keeps the door shut till you open it..😆..
Is that the style garage door that doesn't come with a chain pulley set-up that you have to manually push up with your hands like at storage facilities?
Yes
How wide is the first piece of angle iron, I heard second was 10ft and third was 6ft?
The first one is 6ft..attached to the flange of the door
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Hello. I have two 8x9’ roll up doors that is set up just like yours. The garage door openers I am looking at are from 1/2 hp to 1 1/4 hp. How much hp is your door rated at and what would you suggest?
Hi..the opener I used was 1.25 horse..to be honest I would go with the roll up door style opener like in my other video..its cheaper and easier to install and work well...good luck..either route you take.
Thank you for your comments. Unfortunately, my doors have a live axle, not a dead axle like yours. This makes it harder with far fewer choices ($$) when it comes to motors that work with that type of axle. I would have to do extensive modifications to the door to make motors like the one you went with on your other video work.
Is your rail system anchor straight to the concrete?
Yes
How is this still doing for you? Any issues? Any danger or hazards with the chain drive and it being so accessible? Do you have a list of everything you used to do this? I want to do the same thing
To be honest..I would go with the opener in my other video..they work better and are made for this kind of door..and are cheaper as well..my setup still works well..had some balance issues with 2 doors.
I saw the other one too but my roll up door doesn’t have the same end as the one in your other video so I thought this style would work better. Apparently my doors are not set up to have openers used. Something about the brackets or something. I will only be opening one door. It’s a 10x10 I have a second door but I don’t want that side to open every time. So with that in mind do you think this garage door opener style will work better for just the one 10x10 door?
@@Roba22 not sure about 1 door operation..with 2..they balance each other with the opener in the middle..on 1 door all the torque would be on one side most likely to bind up..unless you can stabilize it..good luck.
How did you mount the garage door opener to the wall?
Yes...right to the steel frame..with L brackets that held it an inch or so off the frame.
So it's been a year, how is it holding up?
It was still working fine when I replaced it with the newer style in my other video..the newer ones are made for that kind of door and are cheaper and take up less room to function..thanks