How To Install A Gate Spring Perfectly - Every Time!!!
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This is a short video on how to install a gate spring. Can be installed either side. Please comment.
Some of the comments on here are a disgrace. Honestly, some people can do nothing but complain and try to find fault.
I bought a gate spring on eBay that didn't come with instructions. Having never even looked at a gate spring before I just assumed that the spring would 'pull' the gate closed. I couldn't get it to work. I had no clue what the two tension plugs were in the pack but after seeing your video it all made sense.
Thanks so much for taking the time to put that together. My gate now closes perfectly.
Awesome. Sometimes you just need a little CZcams to get it all done. And for the haters... That's ok too because everyone on my channel gets to say their mind. You don't have to take their advice, but it's a different view. Thanks for watching and good luck.
John Mclaughlin
You need instructions ???? Fuck sake wake up
Thanks. People like you make CZcams awesome.
D Evans Thanks👍👍👍
I figured out that you can put the spring on either side, but depending on which way you want the spring to pull or push you have to turn the tension screw clockwise to push & counter clockwise to pull.
Did you put it on the inside?
As the gate spring I just purchased came without any information on how to fit it, your video was very helpful - thank you.
Gadgets you're very welcome. I'm glad you were able to enjoy it and get some use for it. Thanks for watching all my videos.
Bought one of these springs today and the instructions are absolute jibberish. Thanks for the vid, most helpful!
Donovan Harvey You’re very welcome. But to be fair to the company that made the gate spring, the instructions are only on paper. And that’s very difficult to translate. Obviously tour for me anyway the video is so much better. Because it actually shows visually what’s going on. Don’t give the instructions to much blame, and don’t give me too much credit ha ha. Have a great day thanks for watching all my videos Jeff.
This helped a ton. Thanks for taking the time to make.
Thanks for taking the trouble to make this video, very helpful to me!
You’re very welcome. I’m glad you like it. I have other videos to if you’re interested. Thanks for watching my videos and have a great day. Jeff.
Thanks for the informative vid, I've just installed one myself with less than spectacular results "Closure" wise, I had no clue about pre-tensioning the spring after fitting but my device is slightly different in so far as it has a plate to lock it in position but there were no instructions with it so I'm clueless at the moment:-(
Just installed one of these for the first time...the instructions from the manufacturer( Stanley) of one of the 11" springs( PN76-0866) specifically states that the spring be installed on the inside of the gate, not the outside.
I guess where the confusion arises, is because you imagine the spring as being pulled so that "a spring" naturally contracts pulling the gate shut so putting the spring on the inside of the gate almost doesn't make sense.
Actually, what you have to imagine is the spring being really stiff so that when the spring is bent sideways, the spring naturally wants to straighten out so this means that the spring is not contracting to close the gate, but rather pushing the gate closed as the spring straightens out.
Thanks for your feedback.
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Just tried to put string on OUTSIDE (started by someone else ) confused me Now I use U -TUBE and people like YOU THANX ❤️👏💋🌹🤠
2years later and still teaching properly attaboy 💋❤️🌹🤠
Thanks I had to watch the tensioner part three times got it.
First time seeing someone hole punch wood for holes. Couldn't hurt.
There is no correct side. Iv'e seen gate springs on both sides that work fine. It's whatever looks and works best. If it doesn't look or feel right, switch it around. The key is to make it blend in and not be noticeable - else make it stand out and highlight it as an important piece of hardware. Thanks for watching and the comment.
The spring is on the correct side, the spring does not pull the gate closed, as the gate opens the spring turns and tensions then the potential energy stored in the spring closes the gate as the spring tries to return to its normal position.
+ryan9jr Thanks for watching and commenting. Jeff
+ryan9j The instructions say the opposite.
+Ojeramup12 Instructions might say the opposite, but it looks good and closes every time. It's kind of like deciding which side you want to put the hinges on to ppen an door. Either way will work, as long as it works for you. Thanks for watching.
Your video was interesting to watch. I don't know yet about which side the spring goes and there seems to be some disagreement but I'll find out today because I have a spring to fit.
However I did notice your watch is on the wrong wrist. In England it's the left hand for boys and right for girls. 😁
@@johnnywilkinson9736 now that’s surprising! Everywhere else in the world there’s no gender difference
Thank you just fitted mine but watch how tight you do it as just fires out I to much tension
It wasn't clear but it looked like the way you installed the spring that the gate opening action was 'unwinding' the spring from it's neutral position rather than 'winding' it. I think it may work better winding, it's something to beware of when fitting anyway (switch top to bottom if it's unwinding).
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Beauty!
Thanks mate very helpful 👍👍👍
Your welcome.
Thanks mate, very helpful. Keep up the good work.
You're very welcome. Hope it works for you. You can install it on either side. Good luck, and thanks for watching my videos.
Thanks for posting this video. It's a big help!
You're welcome.
No problem. Thanks for watching.
Great video. Thanks for posting it
VA Cyclist You’re very welcome. I’m glad it was helpful. Take care and be safe and healthy. I gather you’re on a bike at some point based on your photo. Please stay safe and remember the cars are crazy. I only drive car is not bikes, but I can see how cars are with bicyclists and they’re not very nice. So safe stay safe. Jeff. If you get a chance, watch my other videos. Thanks Jeff
Having the spring work through compression (as here) rather than tension seems a bit counter-intuitive, but it clearly works!! However: what if the gate is open only a few inches - does the spring get sufficiently compressed to store enough potential energy to get the gate moving? It looks a pretty heavy gate - a lot of inertia to overcome.
Krzyszczynski Works every time from every angle from in every distance. It’s really cool. Thanks for leaving your comment and have a great day. Jeff.
Be careful tensioning your spring. Just broke my finger doing mine! Seriously!
Thank you for sharing.
You're welcome. Glad to assist.
I had one of these welded on my fence today but I noticed you said it dosent work well if its windy outside, so I was wondering should I add a second one for back up? or a self closing door hinge to increase the tension? my gate is metal, way smaller and lighter than yours, it also has gaps in between. I was thinking of instead of having the second one welded on i could just use quick steel or some other kind of metal epoxy or gorilla glue since its only a backup.
You shouldn't need a 2nd one for a backup. See if you can increase the tension on the one you already have, else if you can buy a small one and install it off the the side. Photos would be better to answer this, but that's my guess. Thanks for watching all my videos. Jeff
very good. Thanks for posting :)
Thanks for posting
Thank you
For a moment i thought
you were Bob Lear....ufo
tech.😁✔💯
That’s too funny. ..I never thought of it that way. But yeah, thanks for the comment. Thanks for watching on my other videos too. Have an awesome day. Jeff.
Doesn't matter, whatever is best for your situation.
What would you suggest for a gate that needs to open and automatically close from both sides, as in a driveway gate that one can nudge open with the bumper of a car entering and exiting? Great video!
+Paul Barlow I'd suggest an automatic electric gate opener. This only works manually with a stop on one side. Otherwise the tension would cause it to swing past close and open on the other side.
you would think so, but no. you want it where it's not seen from the street view. the torsioning you do to it and the pin you insert into the top of it creates the tension
No, it depends on the situation. It's owners choice.
Thanks mate.
You're welcome.
Glad to help.
Mike gate is mounted Inside the post not flush . How would I use an install the spring to make my gate close . I love your video I hope you can help me .
Rosemarie Burton I have to see a photo of it first.
6:44 Noice!
My shit slammed shut like a haunted house door lol
my gate opens out...so do I put the spring on the outside.....is there any systems that "pull" the gate? Need to prepare for pool.
Verry helpfull good quality vid thanks ive just spent 1 hour in the freezing cold 🥶🥶🥶 trying to fit the springs on the outside of the gate !🧊🥶🧊🥶🥶👍🤩👍
That was a long winded process video to install a gate spring,
Stephen Hill Well, to make a long story short...ahh never mind. LOL Thanks for watching even if it was long.
Stephen Hill bro what do you expect from a lady man.
You can tell this guy was totally raised under his mother's skirt.
What a sissy. My god way too much estrogen.
+Rob Bass 🔊 Rob, your comments are very unacceptable. But I'm going to leave it under the First Amendment. Won't delete it. By the way, Thanks for watching my video.
jeffmaggie alright lol lol
Your welcome 😉
Rob Bass 🔊 ✌️
But how do you do it when the post next to it sticks out
Is that a bird on your shoulder?
Not always...
Is there a bird on your shoulder?
Can you make the gate close faster?
Yes there is a bird on my shoulder. And you can make it go faster also by adjusting the tension on it. Thanks so much for watching my videos
Great. Would it work on a small home built 5 barred gate?
Yes it would, just get the appropriate size and you set to close. Thanks for watching my video
pete wright
Aye, so far so good, Diana. Thanks for the interest. Pete
Technical/engineering question, can the spring be assembled on the bottom?
Yes, you can. That's because attention at the bottom of the cake should be the same as attention of the top of the gate. But I would advise against it because it's going to get dirty and filled with twigs and branches. Just a thought. Thanks for watching my video and more importantly thank you for commenting.
Sure…thanks for watching!!!
My first hammer!!
Ahhh. Nothing's as good as the first one. LOL. thanks for watching.
+jeffmaggie hahah cheers for explaining tension conundrum.
+David Carter
it's always nice to have a happy ending LOL
There is no right way. Inside or outside will work.
Why is the upper /post spring attachment aligned vertically and the lower attachment aligns with the spring?
If this is a torsion spring then shouldn’t the upper attachment also be aligned with the spring and not vertically with the post.
You might be correct, but it works great. Thanks for watching on my videos and have a great day. Jeff.
Is that a parrot? you don't sound like the dew rag type.
Yes, you are correct. That’s our Amazon parrot. He is a blue front. And he’s 16 years old. We take him everywhere. He goes with us to the mall, to the supermarket, on walks, in the backyard, to the beach,. Pretty much anywhere we go that has available shade. And yes, if you’re wondering if he flies away? He does not fly away because we clip his wings just enough so he can’t get any lift. Lotta people don’t think this is right. And I agree with them. They shouldn’t get birds and they shouldn’t clip their wings. But you got to ask the question the people that don’t want to clip birds wings, would they be comfortable taking their goldfish down to the lake and letting it out of the bowl and expecting it to come back? No. So anyway, thank you for watching my video and hope you get a chance to see my other videos too. Some of them are goofy, but some of them are well with watching. Thanks for leaving to come and have a good day. Jeff.
You'll find all the inspiration you need on Stodoys.
You sure it's n0t
Bob Leard (area 51 ) doing this vídeo??????
That’s hilarious. No it’s just me doing the video. And I’m not very special. Just a regular guy who couldn’t get his wife to hold a video camera so it’s on a tripod. Laugh out loud LOL. Thanks for watching my videos and have a great day. Jeff.
agree
My works too. Used woodprix handbooks and build it with no problems.
Ouch!!!
I was joking:)
I got bored within the first five seconds
michael barrie LOL. So did my wife. Thanks for watching the five seconds.
Next time clean your phone lens
dude, that's the other way around. The spring should pull the gate to close, not push it.
I would say 6 minutes 57 seconds for this project on video is really pushing it, but thanks...
Project was done close to real-time. Not much editing...that I remember. Thanks for watching.
I don't think you have that installed right bro. One thing's for certain that spring is going to chew up the wood that it's contacting there on the corner.
Sasquatch Appreciate the comment, but going on three years now, in the wood is still good and the spring is still working and the gates the closest. Still closes. Thanks for watching all of my other videos and have a great day. Jeff.
These springs do not work on wood type gates.... don't waste your money.
So, these springs work great on wood gates. Mine is still excellent in 2020. Thanks for watching my videos and have a great day, Jeff
Could you go a little slower please
Just click play again. Thanks for watching
Boy you must be so f ing bored
I am very bored sometimes, but now I have a fence with a gate spring. HAHA. Thanks for watching all my videos and have a great day, Jeff
You put the spring on the wrong side!!!!
I would be embarrassed as fuck to use anything Ryobi....lol.