Re: Garage Door Opener keypad recommendations

[JoeRaisin <joeraisin2001@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 11/16/2010 4:16 PM, Christopher Glaeser wrote:
>> Okay, you'll just have to plan on having the springs break when the
>> door is up and the power is on.
>
> Is it easier to be silly than to admit an mistake?
>
>> Either way, you'll be calling someone to replace the spring or the
>> door so it point is moot.
>
> It's not about needing repair. The point is I can't get into my house
> through my garage if the spring breaks. Springs are a common failure,
> which means we need anther point of entry in the event of a spring failure.
>

Your alarm should always have two points of entry if one is through he
garage.  Especially if the garage man-door (which, IMHO, is necessary in
a garage) is wired.

>> BTW.. I have seen 1/2HP door operators lift old 16' wood doors.
>
> I don't think you have an appreciation for the weight of my garage door.
> Even if the motor was geared to lift the door without spring assist, the
> two small bolts that attach the lift bracket to the door would rip clean
> through the wood.
>
> Best,
> Christopher
>