How secure is it? In other words, will the gate open if someone tries to pull/pry it open?
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Never tried force it open. I would imagine you could if so motivated. It would not be easy though. It has a "clutch" you can release the motor with, and if you don't do that I know it is difficult to move. So I guess yeah, it would take more than one person to force it open.
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I think it is very safe unless someone can jump to the other side of the gate and mess with the nuts that are holding the chain to the gate. To me it works awesome.
1314144
Hi. Once chain is attached and bolted, gate will not move. I have tried to push and pull it and will not budge. We have had our opener for almost 3 years and have never had problems with it. Hope this helps
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With the right amount of force and tools, I'm sure someone could "pull/pry" open any gate. From what I can tell from my install, I'd damage my gate before the opener gives. FYI, the opener contains a feature that lets you disengage/reengage the gear with a key, so the gate can be manually pushed open/close if necessary.
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I have these gate openers, 2 of them, I dont think a person can "pull" them open, but they may open if someone would "pry" them with some sort of pry bar.
1314147
To pull on it by hand and open it would be impossible. Would have better luck hooking a strap to your truck and pulling the whole gate down. Gate opener is secure.
2090588
It works, yes. But I would not consider it "secure". If someone wants to get in, they will. Metal is not terribly thick, but works.
1903346
Hi Craig,It is secure enough that it needs to be intentionally opened.Thanks
1908388
If it's lined up correctly in the installation when the door is closed a strong magnet pulls the pin into its locked position and keeps it there. Works almost too well. Pulling the handle to open requires some adult umph. So know this. Opening the requires 2 hands, one for this safety latch and one for the doors normal latch. So walking through with a rake is nearly impossible. It works well for safty if the door closes its locked.
927209
If you lock the gate, I don't think a 3-yr old could open it. The Hook/catch is rounded and requires you to squeeze it to get it open. I am over 70 and I sometimes have difficulty with it. Otherwise, it works great.
987806
I believe it is strong and secure. We use the cable it came with and it seems very strong steel cable. If someone really wants it open, then they will open it. But a quick smash and grab would be hard pressed if it was locked down.
982442
Yes it is, the lock slides with your thumb, then the handle lifts up. Great gate, I own three of them!
552674
You can install it with a push button on the inside to open it. That's what I did. Yes it automatically locks when you close the gate.
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My husband put this gate up because we have a dog, and I liked the design. Also because I wusnted something that would swing open. The easy lach is a big plus. But we have it installed at the top of the stairs. We have a new grand baby, and my concern, is when she gets old enought to crawl/ walk. Is the latch going to be strong enought to keep the gate from breaking open ? I don't want it to be something I have to worry about, her falling doun the stairs. It's screwed into the studs of the doorway on both sides. But I need answeres. Thanks Tammy
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I'm going to have to say no. It's a bit tricky to open, actually. You have to hold down the framework while pushing the lever on the gate and lifting up. That was frustrating. We used it to keep our little dog in a family room while we were gone. We liked it well enough for that use. It was sturdy and attractive.
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I don't think that would work well for you. When you release the tension, the whole gate comes off. We had an other door way to block off and we did release a regular little wooden gate. Climbing over any gate can be dangerous.
1115610
Not really, although it might be possible. I really need to lift it slightly and make sure the top catches. It is a safe gate though- I can't imagine small children figuring out how to open it. I use it outside to keep my dogs out of the side part of my yard. I hope that helps.
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No the lock is on the top of the gate door. You just slide it to the side and lift a little. There's no outside lock. It doesnt open all that easily but we've made it work just fine.
1652845
No, impossible. You need one hand to continually press and turn the locking lever down to release the lock, and the other hand to unhook and support the fabric section as you roll it to open or shut. You can't let go of the gate as you are opening it, otherwise it all flops down, and twists up as it reels in, which will then give you another problem, because if that happens it won't roll out flat with an equal tension top and bottom the next time you try to close it.
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The "lock" on this- which is really the tensioning knob on the top of the unit- can be put into a permanent stationary state. Meaning the retraction/extension is a bit easier. The toughest part for an elderly operator will be enough hand strength to pull the gate across to latch it. It's not a trivial amount of tension, like a window shade.
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Yes,opens easy..push button and lift gate up and in or out direction..would recommend
1652848
Oh yes. Very easily. The only thing is it can be a lil loud if you don't hold the button down with one hand while retracting the gate - but it's not a reason NOT to buy it. It's a great gate.Just read other people's responses and I'm not sure why they can't open it with one hand but mine is fully operable with one hand. My very active 17 month old squirmy daughter does not hinder my one handed operation of this gate lol.