I installed one of these in June, and it worked perfectly out of the box without needing any adjustment. For years before that a southerly wind would bang the gate with such force that I regularly had to straighten the tongue of the latch! What a difference now...
I have a 25 year old western red cedar fence and I just installed this think on my gate. What a relief. I just hope it survives -30c Canadian winters. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Those self tapping screws are for metal fencing, you wouldn't normally use them on timber. I suspect the roller will eventually come off, but it's no big problem.just replace the screw with something like a 4.5mm x 50, and you will be good to go 👍
Nice video Kip. I like the device as it would stop banging. But it seems like the latch doesn't quite engage. Would this device stop the gate being blown by the wind if not on a latch?
It would engage if you adjusted it to close a little quicker, however even if you didn’t, I’ve not noticed it being blown open, largely because the wind doesn’t have enough force against the mechanism
Well I bought this ilem for similar gate like yours. It bend my gate extremely. After opening gate looks like a bow so I don't get it. By the way I'm person with "some" knowledge but I don't know what is wrong...
Does that close the gate and keep it closed without the latch on? My gate slams hard nearly takes your leg off but the wind holds latch solid down and you cannot open it in high winds. Could you put that on and use it to close to stop banging and remove the latch?
Hi we have invested in one of these. It says 'distance from face of post to centre of hinge must be no greater than 6 mm' in the diagram it points that the bracket should be below the hinge. In your video you have it the middle. In your opinion what does this mean?
I believe they mean that the hinge shouldn’t be more than 6mm from the face of the post, if it’s too far away from where the gate pivots then it won’t work properly. Where I’ve put mine works beautifully - it doesn’t need to be physically close to either of the hinges. :)
@@jakee7514 There is a similar gas strut device selling in the USA for 6x that price to customers like me in New Zealand! And it was not even protected y
I installed one of these in June, and it worked perfectly out of the box without needing any adjustment. For years before that a southerly wind would bang the gate with such force that I regularly had to straighten the tongue of the latch! What a difference now...
Really helpful
I have a 25 year old western red cedar fence and I just installed this think on my gate. What a relief. I just hope it survives -30c Canadian winters. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Those self tapping screws are for metal fencing, you wouldn't normally use them on timber. I suspect the roller will eventually come off, but it's no big problem.just replace the screw with something like a 4.5mm x 50, and you will be good to go 👍
Ahhhh that makes sense.. will replace it
Extremely helpful video, thanks so much!
You’re welcome! Hope you’ve given it a like and subscribed 🙏
Good video, could do with one of these myself actually
🤣🤣
If this not get many klicks we can officially say that garden gate closers do not sell on youtube.
The weird end screws are “self drilling”, used for metal
Nice video Kip. I like the device as it would stop banging. But it seems like the latch doesn't quite engage. Would this device stop the gate being blown by the wind if not on a latch?
It would engage if you adjusted it to close a little quicker, however even if you didn’t, I’ve not noticed it being blown open, largely because the wind doesn’t have enough force against the mechanism
Well I bought this ilem for similar gate like yours. It bend my gate extremely. After opening gate looks like a bow so I don't get it. By the way I'm person with "some" knowledge but I don't know what is wrong...
No idea either!
Does that close the gate and keep it closed without the latch on? My gate slams hard nearly takes your leg off but the wind holds latch solid down and you cannot open it in high winds. Could you put that on and use it to close to stop banging and remove the latch?
Guess it depends how strong the winds are!
These things work great but only open 90 degrees. Need them to open at least 120 degrees
Trying to find something for my fence gate which this particular closer doesn't fit
Sorry can’t help
Hi. Just what I want. But I read on the amazon reviews that they only last a year.
How is yours going, is it still working?
Thanks dave
Oh yeah.. it’s used several times a day and still going strong xx
If the wind pushes the gate closed does the device also regulate the speed of closure?
Yes!!
Thanks!
Hi we have invested in one of these. It says 'distance from face of post to centre of hinge must be no greater than 6 mm' in the diagram it points that the bracket should be below the hinge. In your video you have it the middle. In your opinion what does this mean?
I believe they mean that the hinge shouldn’t be more than 6mm from the face of the post, if it’s too far away from where the gate pivots then it won’t work properly. Where I’ve put mine works beautifully - it doesn’t need to be physically close to either of the hinges. :)
How can I find this item??? Thank you :)
The link is in the video description fella
50 pounds heavy as fk
£70+ now
I like the device… but £50 quid. lol maybe I’m a cheapskate.
I agree, it’s expensive, but it’s a mechanical device
designed to be out in all weather. As they say, buy cheap, buy twice. We’ll see how it goes!
Or you could have a gas strut closer for £120. 🤔
@@markrainford1219 okay… point taken. 😉👍
Haha, glad I wasn't the only one.. "relatively inexpensive... £50".. say whaaaat??
@@jakee7514 There is a similar gas strut device selling in the USA for 6x that price to customers like me in New Zealand! And it was not even protected y