![]() In South Africa is advisable not to use grease an your gate motor gear at all. All this makes it harder for the gate to move and open since it requires more power. Metal components will contract as the temperature drops and unless you are using grease specially intended for lower temperatures, the grease will thicken, too. You might notice some delay in opening of your gate, or even the inability to open at all. ![]() There are several problems your gate motor might experience when the low (10’C) temperatures strike. ![]() REPLACE BATTERY – Use to be between 18 to 24 months but now with load shedding you looking to replace it between 6-12 months No1 Gate Motor Problems due to cold weather and low temperatures When pressing the remote you will hear a “click” but no reaction from motor. How do you know if it is the battery failing? – Your gate will open but slower than usual, closes and then suddenly stop. These gate motor chargers need at least 24h to charge a 7ah to full capacity. Gate motor’s main source of power is the battery – the 240vac is purely to keep the battery charged. No1 (new) Battery back up failure due to load shedding
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