Re: Garage Door Opener keypad recommendations

["Josepi" <J.R.M.@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

It may depend on the type ( I had a screwdrive one), the HP and the clutch
setting.

If you have your clutch (electrical, mechanical or both) set very sensitive
for stopping when any resistance is "felt" (supposed to be a child or toy
anti-squisher) the motor should give up right away as a safety concern. Mine
may have been set tougher than yours??? Perhaps some only work in the
closing direction???


The guy next door left a alum. lawn chair in his cheap uninsulated door,
twice now....what a mess. The twisted and ripped panels have been replaced
twice now....LOL. Obviously needs an adjustment of the safety setting.



"Christopher Glaeser" <cdg@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Been there, tried that.  The door did not budge.

Best,
Christopher




> Any 1/2 HP motor should be able to lift 400 lb. of door over a 8-10 second
> period and the weight is
> only when the door is fully closed.