To be honest I've been a tech / installer for over 20 years and would never get work if I ran cable like that ..lol . We have to run all cable in conduit with glands ect . But security is important were I live in Africa . Every 2nd home has automation. Looks a very simple motor to set up , no fancy electronics like I'm used to ( good old school motor ) .
Hi Colin, I can't vouch for the electricians work, but you're spot on about the motor! It's designed to be simple to set up, yet still capable of years of use. It can also be fitted with a range of accessories, including smart home options. (Update) We've also got low voltage options available for those that don't have the correct 240 volt power at their gate.
Hi Moamer, Our GTR156 has an impact sensor built in. We also recommend fitting our GTR208 reflective photocell. This will stop the gate closing as soon as a person or vehicle interrupts the reflective beam. www.richmondau.com/product/reflective-photocells-gtr208/
Hi The Word, The motor is rated to IP54 so rain, hail or shine the motor will operate without any issue. Just make sure it's installed correctly so that water doesn't pool around the base or flood the motor.
I bought this from Bunning to replace my old motor, the sprocket on this new one is 10mm larger in diameter, can I just lift my existing tracks up 5mm on the gate
Hi Mai, The drive cog might be bigger or smaller on different motors, but the tooth pitch should be the same. This means you can simply adjust your gear racking to suit the new motor. If you have any trouble, contact our gate support team and they will be happy to help. You can submit a ticket at gatesupport.richmondau.com/hc/en-au and feel free to include any pictures you have.
Hi Bruce, If the motor is travelling slowly, it is resetting it's Open & Close positions. This could happen after a power outage, it was manually moved, or if the spring switch is not contacting the plate correctly or sticking. If you contact our technical team they should be able to help you fairly quickly. Email them at gatesupport@richmondau.com or submit a technical enquiry at gatesupport.richmondau.com/
Hi Patriot, Our GTR156 slide motor comes with 2 remotes already paired. You also have a range of accessories that can be used to open the gate. Wired push button, wireless push button, wireless keypad and even a gate wand. If you need more information, take a look at our range www.richmondau.com/automatic-gate-openers-hardware/ Or feel free to give our sales team a call on 1300 474 246
Hi Dylan, These motors can handle a sloped gate, but for safety we recommend a maximum 350kg on a 4 degree slope. This equals roughly a 300mm rise over a 4 metre gate opening. If you contact our technical support team they can help you with more specific advice. You can submit a ticket (with dimensions or images) at gatesupport.richmondau.com/
Hi Nesha, Depending on what's causing the issue, you may need to make some adjustments to the gate, or the motor setup. It's usually something simple, but best to contact our gate support team so they can help you troubleshoot your issue. You can submit a ticket at gatesupport.richmondau.com and one of our technicians will contact you.
Hi Ardaarikan4080. All of our systems are remote operated, but you can also fit keypads, push buttons or even smart home apps. There's a large range of accessories that can be used with all Richmond motors.
to unlock a sliding gate motor to manually open it in the event of failure, you need to be on the inside side, to access the release mechanism, there are some exceptions, the faac c720 series can be set to unlock if the power goes out, but they are double the price, 4 times better, but to hard for most to install, they have design flaws that are easily fixed but very few know how to, and less care to,
Hi HomeMcCrae, Correct, you need to be able to access the motor inside to manually unlock it. For those who DON'T have a separate pedestrian entry it's best to use a 24volt system with battery backup fitted. Not sure why the FAAC c720 unlocks automatically when they could just add this function. FAAC make good motors but they're not at all DIY friendly. The GTR156 is specifically built for the Australian market. Easier to install (no electrician required in most cases), easier AND cheaper to maintain. No special terminals to discourage 3rd party accessories and smart home ready with the addition of a WiFi opener. Once you've used both I think you would change your mind about which is better.
Hi HomeMcCrae, I noticed you've commented a couple times. Contact our technical team at gatesupport@richmondau.com and we'll be happy to guide you through any difficulties you're having with your installs.
Hi Wilmer, You can contact any of our Richmond branches around Australia and New Zealand. www.richmondau.com/contact-richmond/ You can also purchase these through any Bunnings store in Australia or New Zealand.
Hi Ant, The motor sounds as though it is searching for it's correct opening and closing positions. It may just need a minor adjustment to the limit travel stops. If you haven't already, contact us and we will be happy to troubleshoot the issue with you. You can also submit a request at gatesupport.richmondau.com and one of our technicians will contact you to discuss it further.
Hi Larry, If you contact one of our branches around Australia or New Zealand they can give you a price and discuss your needs. www.richmondau.com/contact-richmond/
Hi Regina, Our GTR156 slide motor can be found at your nearest Bunnings store. If necessary, you can ask at the special orders desk and they will be able to help you find what you need. You can also find our range in any of our branches Australia wide www.richmondau.com/contact-richmond/
The GTR156 motor can be purchased through any Bunnings store Australia wide. We also have other models available in store and our friendly sales teams are happy to help you select the right motor for your gate.
Pricing will depend on your location, but if you contact your local Bunnings store or closest Richmond Wheel and Castor branch you'll be able to get accurate pricing. www.richmondau.com/contact
Pricing will depend on your location, but if you contact your local Bunnings store or closest Richmond Wheel and Castor branch you'll be able to get accurate pricing. www.richmondau.com/contact
Hi Michael, If you're recommending Liftmaster I assume that means you're based in the USA. Here in Australia we don't really suffer from Ice and Snow conditions. Also, for safety reasons, chain drives systems are very rare here in Australia. We do appreciate the input though, and we'll take the opportunity to offer some product knowledge that may help everyone with any purchase they may be considering. Our motors and gearboxes are an all metal construction, any decent motor should be. However, you were most likely referring to the nylon gear racking, which is actually steel reinforced and has an extremely long life when fitted correctly. It is also a LOT easier to fit compared to steel gear rack. Steel gear racking IS available but can cause excessive wear if not fitted correctly, and produces more noise. It is typically only used where higher capacities are required, or in commercial applications. Battery backup can be fitted to any of our 24volt DC range, but are naturally only useful when power goes out. Our motors also have a manual release that can be used in the event of power outage. Again, thanks for your input Michael. If you have any other questions, we're more than happy to assist.
what happens if a small child gets crushed in the gate or you have parked your expensive car their by accident ??? im sure all electric gates are meant to have stops on them to prevent this by law now
Hi Emyrs Engineering, Good news, all of our swing and sliding motors have built in impact detection. It will still give you a bump, but it is designed to reverse once an impact is detected. We recommend fitting a photocell or safety beam to stop movement any time an obstruction is detected in the area. This way, there is no impact at all. Check out the link below for an example of our GTR208 photocell. ua-cam.com/video/yCE72w3v1Cw/v-deo.html
i see the gate shown in the video working, uses magnetic limits, not a spring style, they must degraded back to spring, Don't use a level to get the racking height. Don't use those square washers, Best to use real racking, not baby size three tag, Bugs will nest in that motor and destroy the circuit board where i live.
Hi Home McCrae, 10 years ago we would have agreed with you on some of these things, but technology moves very quickly. Spring switches are much more suited to Australian conditions, and much easier to use compared to magnets. Nylon gear rack is quieter and easier to fit than steel. The nylon is also steel reinforced. Your bug problem is a concern though. It's not something we see a lot due to our motor design. Bugs love moisture and humidity, which means your motor probably isn't being vented correctly. Our motors come with a raised base plate to help with that, but you still need to keep the area around the motor clean and free of water. If you contact our technical team we'll be happy to help you through your next motor selection and install.
To be honest I've been a tech / installer for over 20 years and would never get work if I ran cable like that ..lol .
We have to run all cable in conduit with glands ect .
But security is important were I live in Africa . Every 2nd home has automation.
Looks a very simple motor to set up , no fancy electronics like I'm used to ( good old school motor ) .
Hi Colin,
I can't vouch for the electricians work, but you're spot on about the motor!
It's designed to be simple to set up, yet still capable of years of use.
It can also be fitted with a range of accessories, including smart home options.
(Update) We've also got low voltage options available for those that don't have the correct 240 volt power at their gate.
un tutorial chiaro e ben fatto.
Thanks Leonardo!
@@RichmondCastorsd
Good job. But what about emergency stop sensor?
Hi Moamer,
Our GTR156 has an impact sensor built in.
We also recommend fitting our GTR208 reflective photocell. This will stop the gate closing as soon as a person or vehicle interrupts the reflective beam.
www.richmondau.com/product/reflective-photocells-gtr208/
@@RichmondCastors thank you so much.
Very nice 👍
Thank you Ajmal 👍
Thank you very much you are the man bro
Hi Rah,
Glad you liked the video!
Thanks a Lot
Most welcome!
Beautiful
Thank you! Cheers!
Is it safe and able to function during rainy days.
Hi The Word,
The motor is rated to IP54 so rain, hail or shine the motor will operate without any issue.
Just make sure it's installed correctly so that water doesn't pool around the base or flood the motor.
Apik mas mantaaab
Hi Sugeng,
That means "Good and Solid" if google has translated correctly.
Appreciate the feedback, hope you enjoyed the video.
Thank you
You're welcome Hussen
Please am from Africa were can I get it from and how much is it
I’m in Australia and paid $450.00 Australian dollars for this kit .
How i can get the all parrts of this system in Asia nepal
Hi, Unfortunately we currently only sell in Australia and New Zealand.
I bought this from Bunning to replace my old motor, the sprocket on this new one is 10mm larger in diameter, can I just lift my existing tracks up 5mm on the gate
Hi Mai,
The drive cog might be bigger or smaller on different motors, but the tooth pitch should be the same.
This means you can simply adjust your gear racking to suit the new motor.
If you have any trouble, contact our gate support team and they will be happy to help.
You can submit a ticket at gatesupport.richmondau.com/hc/en-au and feel free to include any pictures you have.
How do I get GTR156 Automatic sliding gate? I'm from Nigeria
Hi Chikora,
Unfortunately we don't export these motors outside of Australia or New Zealand at this stage.
Can you tell me why my go's very slow sometimes. After using remote for a dozen times it then go's fast again?
Hi Bruce,
If the motor is travelling slowly, it is resetting it's Open & Close positions.
This could happen after a power outage, it was manually moved, or if the spring switch is not contacting the plate correctly or sticking.
If you contact our technical team they should be able to help you fairly quickly. Email them at gatesupport@richmondau.com or submit a technical enquiry at gatesupport.richmondau.com/
How does it open ?
Key pad ?
Control ?
Vehicle weight sensor?
Hi Patriot,
Our GTR156 slide motor comes with 2 remotes already paired. You also have a range of accessories that can be used to open the gate. Wired push button, wireless push button, wireless keypad and even a gate wand.
If you need more information, take a look at our range www.richmondau.com/automatic-gate-openers-hardware/
Or feel free to give our sales team a call on 1300 474 246
Can those be installed on a sloping driveway?
Hi Dylan,
These motors can handle a sloped gate, but for safety we recommend a maximum 350kg on a 4 degree slope.
This equals roughly a 300mm rise over a 4 metre gate opening.
If you contact our technical support team they can help you with more specific advice.
You can submit a ticket (with dimensions or images) at gatesupport.richmondau.com/
Hi, my gate sticks when I close it, what can be done about this?
Hi Nesha,
Depending on what's causing the issue, you may need to make some adjustments to the gate, or the motor setup.
It's usually something simple, but best to contact our gate support team so they can help you troubleshoot your issue.
You can submit a ticket at gatesupport.richmondau.com and one of our technicians will contact you.
is it has remote control if it hasnt how to work this machine
Hi Ardaarikan4080. All of our systems are remote operated, but you can also fit keypads, push buttons or even smart home apps. There's a large range of accessories that can be used with all Richmond motors.
@@RichmondCastors oh thanks how can I buy rhis systems? I m from Türkiye
Hi Ardaarikan. Unfortunately we only have branches in Australia and New Zealand.
is it still possible to open the gate when electricity is off?
Hi Ichizo,
In the event of power loss the gate motor can be unlocked. This will allow you to open the gate by hand.
to unlock a sliding gate motor to manually open it in the event of failure, you need to be on the inside side, to access the release mechanism, there are some exceptions, the faac c720 series can be set to unlock if the power goes out, but they are double the price, 4 times better, but to hard for most to install, they have design flaws that are easily fixed but very few know how to, and less care to,
Hi HomeMcCrae,
Correct, you need to be able to access the motor inside to manually unlock it.
For those who DON'T have a separate pedestrian entry it's best to use a 24volt system with battery backup fitted.
Not sure why the FAAC c720 unlocks automatically when they could just add this function.
FAAC make good motors but they're not at all DIY friendly.
The GTR156 is specifically built for the Australian market. Easier to install (no electrician required in most cases), easier AND cheaper to maintain. No special terminals to discourage 3rd party accessories and smart home ready with the addition of a WiFi opener.
Once you've used both I think you would change your mind about which is better.
Hi HomeMcCrae, I noticed you've commented a couple times.
Contact our technical team at gatesupport@richmondau.com and we'll be happy to guide you through any difficulties you're having with your installs.
Where I can buy the gate kit
Hi Wilmer,
You can contact any of our Richmond branches around Australia and New Zealand.
www.richmondau.com/contact-richmond/
You can also purchase these through any Bunnings store in Australia or New Zealand.
Do you have a branch here in philippens???
Unfortunately no branch in the Phillipines. Our Queensland sales team are very good at shipping overseas, but sadly the cost is usually very high.
How to buy motor ang gear rack
Hi Dhong,
Any of our Australian or New Zealand stores will be able to help you with a purchase.
Where I can buy this please?
Hi Saul,
You can purchase our products through any of our branches in Australia or New Zealand.
www.richmondau.com/contact-richmond/
My motor opens intolerably slow, but closes at a good speed. I hate it!!
Hi Ant,
The motor sounds as though it is searching for it's correct opening and closing positions. It may just need a minor adjustment to the limit travel stops.
If you haven't already, contact us and we will be happy to troubleshoot the issue with you.
You can also submit a request at gatesupport.richmondau.com and one of our technicians will contact you to discuss it further.
@@RichmondCastors yes I have contacted you and this was indeed the problem. Thank you everything is good now.
how much motor gate
Hi Larry,
If you contact one of our branches around Australia or New Zealand they can give you a price and discuss your needs.
www.richmondau.com/contact-richmond/
Prise how much.kenya shillings
You can contact any of our stores across Australia and New Zealand and our staff will be happy to provide a price for you. www.richmondau.com/contact
Good
Thanks Kyaw
Price please
Hi Santosh,
You can contact your local Bunnings store, or any of our Richmond branches Australia wide.
www.richmondau.com/contact-richmond/
Lol at all the screws and bolts seemingly fixing in with reverse thread 😂
Hi Jordy,
Looks like our marketing team took some quick shortcuts with the video! Good pickup!
hello... how to order?
Hi Regina,
Our GTR156 slide motor can be found at your nearest Bunnings store. If necessary, you can ask at the special orders desk and they will be able to help you find what you need.
You can also find our range in any of our branches Australia wide www.richmondau.com/contact-richmond/
How order, and what price
can i get the supplier info pls thanks
The GTR156 motor can be purchased through any Bunnings store Australia wide.
We also have other models available in store and our friendly sales teams are happy to help you select the right motor for your gate.
@@RichmondCastors hi am in Kenya how can I get a piece of the gadget?
HD orange conduit above ground 😬.
Hi Njoy.
Orange is a great colour, but you can always use white conduit if your prefer, or you can just paint it or cover it.
i would have run it inside of post. Great vid though :)
Bhy ye AP Kedar hy abi
You can contact any of our Richmond Rolling Solutions branches for pricing.
www.richmondau.com/contact/
Price kya h sir👍
Hi Ajay,
You can contact your local Bunnings store, or any of our Richmond branches Australia wide.
www.richmondau.com/contact-richmond/
Price kitni hai
Pricing will depend on your location, but if you contact your local Bunnings store or closest Richmond Wheel and Castor branch you'll be able to get accurate pricing. www.richmondau.com/contact
Prise
Pricing will depend on your location, but if you contact your local Bunnings store or closest Richmond Wheel and Castor branch you'll be able to get accurate pricing. www.richmondau.com/contact
Buy a Liftmaster with all steel gears and steel chain. And it has battery back up. First time it ices or snows your screwed!
Hi Michael,
If you're recommending Liftmaster I assume that means you're based in the USA.
Here in Australia we don't really suffer from Ice and Snow conditions.
Also, for safety reasons, chain drives systems are very rare here in Australia.
We do appreciate the input though, and we'll take the opportunity to offer some product knowledge that may help everyone with any purchase they may be considering.
Our motors and gearboxes are an all metal construction, any decent motor should be.
However, you were most likely referring to the nylon gear racking, which is actually steel reinforced and has an extremely long life when fitted correctly. It is also a LOT easier to fit compared to steel gear rack.
Steel gear racking IS available but can cause excessive wear if not fitted correctly, and produces more noise. It is typically only used where higher capacities are required, or in commercial applications.
Battery backup can be fitted to any of our 24volt DC range, but are naturally only useful when power goes out.
Our motors also have a manual release that can be used in the event of power outage.
Again, thanks for your input Michael. If you have any other questions, we're more than happy to assist.
what happens if a small child gets crushed in the gate or you have parked your expensive car their by accident ??? im sure all electric gates are meant to have stops on them to prevent this by law now
Hi Emyrs Engineering,
Good news, all of our swing and sliding motors have built in impact detection. It will still give you a bump, but it is designed to reverse once an impact is detected.
We recommend fitting a photocell or safety beam to stop movement any time an obstruction is detected in the area.
This way, there is no impact at all. Check out the link below for an example of our GTR208 photocell.
ua-cam.com/video/yCE72w3v1Cw/v-deo.html
i see the gate shown in the video working, uses magnetic limits, not a spring style, they must degraded back to spring, Don't use a level to get the racking height. Don't use those square washers, Best to use real racking, not baby size three tag, Bugs will nest in that motor and destroy the circuit board where i live.
Hi Home McCrae,
10 years ago we would have agreed with you on some of these things, but technology moves very quickly.
Spring switches are much more suited to Australian conditions, and much easier to use compared to magnets.
Nylon gear rack is quieter and easier to fit than steel. The nylon is also steel reinforced.
Your bug problem is a concern though. It's not something we see a lot due to our motor design.
Bugs love moisture and humidity, which means your motor probably isn't being vented correctly. Our motors come with a raised base plate to help with that, but you still need to keep the area around the motor clean and free of water.
If you contact our technical team we'll be happy to help you through your next motor selection and install.
Good
Glad you liked it Benjamin!