If I have a small solar/battery system powering my gate, will this lock continually draw power from my battery?
1502135
It needs power to keep it locked, check to find out if you have the lock that operates by 12v release or 24v release? it needs the right voltage to release the lock
1502136
The lock will always use power when it is locked. I found that it would not hold a screwdriver tight enough that I could not pull it right off, so I couldn't imagine how it could keep someone from pushing open my gate. I bought the "Estate" lock, I have been very pleased with its easy working mechanical latch system. I only uses power to open, and is not going to let the gate open if someone tries to force it.
1502137
The magnetic lock will always draw power to stay locked. I found that the lock didn't have enough magnetic strength to keep a screwdriver from being easily pulled off of it,can't see how it could keep someone from pushing open a gate. I bought a mechanical lock that only uses power to open the lock. I would recommend the easy opening and closing mechanisim of the "Estate" lock that I ended up with.
1502138
Hi,yeah it will because it needs power to keep it activated but minimal amount 12volt DC .
596204
Yes, this is intended to remain connected to a battery 24/7 (whether in a car or out of a car) and it begins charging the battery when solar power is available and the battery voltage is 13V or less, then once the battery voltage is raised to 14V (showing it is charged) it will stop the charging. If you will be connecting a solar panel thru a lighter plug in a car (which seems to be the easiest place), I hope the lighter remains "on" without the keys in the ignition (otherwise your "charge" power will not be getting thru to the battery making putting all of this together pointless). If you were to start a car with the panels connected up, the panels may send their rated power to help start the car (during good daylight), but they won't put out any "extra" power (they are not a battery that "store up" power or such, they just give you what they can). Once the car is started, the car alternator should instantly recharge the batteries and the green light on this should instantly come on (showing that solar power is blocked).
445826
I would not, its designed to have electricity running through it all the time. The battery tender turns on when the battery needs juice. A solar panel is not constantly pulling energy, and this is always turned on. I would ask someone who is an automotive electrician.
1745013
It will go off all by itself after a short time. It is solar, so no worries about a battery running down.
753634
No, just the lock. You must supply the power and something to control the power like a switch or relay.
1269796
I don't know - as I understand it, connections are made directly to the battery to keep it at full power. If your battery supplies power to the inverter then I'd suppose you have power at the inverter. A direct connection to the inverter??? If you find that it works I'd like to know. good luck.
1234654
Yes, it has the same circuit as the other to keep it from reverse flowing and draining your battery. A solar charger without it would be useless.
1084906
No. You will have to connect this remote lock to a power supply and an on/off switch which you'll have to get separately.
1973965
It is according to what you use for your power supply !! I Use A 12 v-dc Battery And a 12 v-dc Solar Panel To Keep The Battery Charged.12 V + In 12 V + Out / 12 V - In 12 V - Out. so your answer is (YES)
893290
Yes it will, keep in mind that you need some type of switch to operate it as a normally on/off lock. If it's for security, battery backup is recommended.
2000514
Yes, because some people have access to electricity at their gate locations and don't need Solar and batteries.Be sure to buy a sealed battery made for solar- automobile or lawnmower batteries with caps on top will outgas and corrode the computer of the gate opener. Then charge the new battery before you install it in the opener.
1612790
There is not much draw when turning it on or off. If you wire right from the hot side of the battery with a fuse protection to your switch to the solonoid you won't need any other power source.
1902505
I am using mine to keep the battery charged on my truck which sits idle a lot. A lot of factors are involved. How sunny is the location how much power the gate opener requires etc. You might want to go to something a little larger than 10W
1902502
Yes, that is what I use mine for. Place it so that it gets the most extended hours of sunlight possible and you are set. I have never run out of power to my gate since installing it, but if you did, you could add another one into the system as well. They are an awesome deal for the price.
1263613
When your take your keys out of the ignition... it turns off the ability to draw power from your car battery. You wouldn't have a problem with this.
2081435
the lock uses very little power, I would assume a 12v battery would work fine, I think creating a circuit similar to an emergency light would work without issues
1140536
The solar controller and generated can be connected to the same battery in parallel and not have any problems.I would only see an isolator or disconnect switch necessary if you wanted to remove your batteries and switch them with a different set or configuration.That way you can disconnect your panels while managing your batteries. This is good for preventing your charge controller from getting damaged.Let us know if you need further assistance.Regards,AW