Will this gate stay open or does it automatically close? I would like to leave it open when not in use.
1036505
Yes, it stays open. There is no closer on the gate...just a really nice latch.
219984
It swings back shut automatically. Depending on how level mine is (my teenagers always knock it just enough to make it unlevel - we only use it for our dogs) it doesn't always latch automatically the way it should when it's level. But it is very easy to open and latch shut. Easy to do one handed. If it's not latched shut, my dog can open it and get through. LOL. But I love the gate!! It works great and we are very rough on it.
1238526
I don't believe you can close it at all and "lock it" without scrambling the combo. So if you want to leave it open and scrambled and then just have them click it closed on their way out you should be good to go. I have 3 of these on outside fence gates and we have been very happy with them.
140804
No, the mechanism/hinge is made so that it will always close. I can say that I love these gates. They are a permanent fixture in my house. I got the black which are very stylish and don't stand out like the white ones do.
1420759
It does not have a stay open feature (that I remember, we don't have the gate anymore). I remember one of them stayed open unless it was manually closed, and the other would slowly go back to closed position (though not latched). Hope that helps!
1992274
Yes. The gate should latch properly. I have the same siuation. The only issue we have is in opening the gate. The attached pin on the hinge side often pops out of the hole. It's an annoyance but not a big deal since it goes back in easily.
148830
Once you secure the gate in place the latch will close. The gate needs the pressure from the wall/stairs to cinch up the gate. If the gate doesn't latch, you do not have the gate tight enough. Good luck! It's a great gate!
150075
Make sure the gate is tightened sufficiently to close, also that the gate is straight, perpendicularly and horizontally. My gate became lose once because the top tighteners moved out of place over Thanksgiving. Too, many people working the gate - pushing and pulling in the wrong directions etc... I plan to install the holders for a more permanent fix soon. If this does not help, please report your situation to Amazon. They are great at helping you solve such problems. And, committed to your satisfaction.
66001
The door does not close automatically. It opens both ways. Once it reaches the middle there's a stopper, so you have to lift up and over the cross-bar.
87706
No, it does not. You must block the gate with something at the open position if you want it to remain open.
1232044
The gogogate itself does not open and close gates, it sends a signal to a device that already has that feature, like an electronic garage door opener. So if your outside gate is hooked up electronically, it's a matter of wiring the device. you may want to check out http://www.gogogate.com/
1418072
Depends on what you mean by open. It has 2 knobs on the bottom so you can: (1) open away from you only, (2) open towards you only, (3) open both ways, or (4) not open, w/c is helpful when installing the gate. What you can do is switch the knobs on the bottom while the gate is open, so, it does not close completely. If you are expecting it to stay open at 45 degrees, it does not have that mechanism.
274678
we were able to attach the safety gate which doesn't touch the ground. It is hinged on one side and opens up but there is no way to keep it to stay open and it takes a bit of the step room as well as it hits you because it wants to close. We are installing a hook and eye thing to it to secure it open when in use and hope that will work.
1652849
Unfortunately not. It takes 2 hands to open or close this gate. If I had known that I would not have bought it.
1237730
Opener will open and close gate, but I removed previous latch and eventually put an electronic lock on. The important thing is the gate swings freely and is fairly level. I don't see how you can use the existing latch with the gate.
895082
The gates needs to be level, use a level on the top and on the sides of the gate to make sure it is level. Then make sure that the tension is set correctly (not too tight or too lose). If all is set up well then when the gate is fully opened it will shut closed and lock on its own. However, if you slowly close the gate, it will not lock on its own. When properly installed Summer Infant gates are the best; they keep toddlers safe and yet preschoolers can operate them without hassle.
1711297
It can be left open which is a nice feature. My last gate would always shut and we ha to use a bungee cord to keep it open.