Could I install two of these on each side of a door, one with higher tension, and turn it into an automatic "soft-close" so it doesn't slam the door?
1826156
I agree with the first answer you received including the analogy. You can lessen the tension to the point that it will barely close at all. I can see not reason to have a closure on both sides of the door with the information you provided for having this need.
1826157
Interesting question. I'm not so sure it wouldn't work. As the door closes, the tension on the first closer would diminish as the tension on the second increases, so the door would start our closing fast, and then slow down. I'm not sure if it would be the simplest solution. Be sure to let us know if you try it!
1826158
To my way of thinking. Why not lessen the tension on the first door closer so it doesn't slam. Your method seems to be like accelerating and braking at the same time when driving your motor-car.
2052249
Hmmm.....I am pretty sure it will not help you with your door that has a tendency to slam shut.The product has a coiled spring with a bar extension coming out from it, that, as the coiled spring uncoils, the bar pushes against the door, closing it.If for whatever reason your door slams shut now, I believe that it would continue to do so, with this product attached to it.
1207786
It seems that only one is needed because you only have one door and it's going to close the door automatically in the time frame that you set no matter which button it's mounted near. To be sure, you could go to the official garage butler site and see if they have the answer there.
1117323
It is possible . If your were to place on the inside end of the door where the two overlap you could use the lock to catch the track. I wish there were a way to send you a diagram because i'm sure that doesn't help. Yes, it can be done simply but it depends on the depth of your door. The lock itself is great, I have two turning a closet into a gun cabinet. If the question is will it lock in place, YES; very securely.
1864593
Yes, if it's in place, it will go off when the door opens from either side.
239864
There is no simple way to do it. It was not designed for security. I would suggest if you wanted to use them for added security you could add three latches (center and two sides) accessible, preferably, from inside the basement.
696569
It's a spring. You can set the tension but there is no stopper like a pneumatic door closer.
1542595
could be. remove it and see if the door will close. if it does you may not have assemble it correctly.
1882346
that's very odd, why do you want to installed like that. i think you can if you fabricate a design with two or more pulley. I think is easier and simple with a normal installation. if you still want to do it your way as you say let us know please. thanks
1978648
I doubt you could use two these because they would probably overlap when used that close to each other.....but I also think you should have no need to,because this simple design will locks up,down,right and left. Hope That helps.
392124
If you are asking if it will prevent the door from slamming, no it won't if it is mounted in such a way as to close the door. The way it works is that there is a spring inside the vertical part of it that presses the lateral arm against the door, which closes the door. The lateral arm just slides in a track (provided) that prevents damage to the door. If you want to use it to prevent the door from slamming, you could mount it on the other side of the door with the lateral arm pushing the door open rather than closed. The pressure is adjustable and might be able to slow or soften the closing of the door. If you are asking if it will prevent the door from slamming, no it won't if it is mounted in such a way as to close the door. The way it works is that there is a spring inside the vertical part of it that presses the lateral arm against the door, which closes the door. The lateral arm just slides in a track (provided) that prevents damage to the door. If you want to use it to prevent the door from slamming, you could mount it on the other side of the door with the lateral arm pushing the door open rather than closed. The pressure is adjustable and might be able to slow or soften the closing... » Read More If you are asking if it will prevent the door from slamming, no it won't if it is mounted in such a way as to close the door. The way it works is that there is a spring inside the vertical part of it that presses the lateral arm against the door, which closes the door. The lateral arm just slides in a track (provided) that prevents damage to the door. If you want to use it to prevent the door from slamming, you could mount it on the other side of the door with the lateral arm pushing the door open rather than closed. The pressure is adjustable and might be able to slow or soften the closing of the door. « Show Less
1238574
Not if you add a little self stick felt to the door side. We have three of these and they work GREAT !! No way the door can be forced open, especially if anchored properly. Hope this helps.
934590
Sold Singly, Not in pairs. Stays are very nice, and quite strong. I installed one to hold a nearly horizontally closed tongue and groove cedar door/panel measuring W42 x H20 open to a max of approx. 80 degrees vertical. Door opens and remains quite stable, resulting in a soft final opening gas action. With this single strut, the final closing of the door would slam slightly if closing not assisted by hand holding. I imagine a second strut would allow an unassisted soft closing as well on this size and weight of door.
1599018
To the best of my knowledge this device is designed to assist in closing a door. I cannot think of a way that a person could install it to retard the closing of a door. The answer would be no.
2098536
I would think so. As soon as the door knob is disturbed, the alarm goes off. I don't think it matters which side of the door you place the alarm. I hope this helps.
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.
863613
No. But! If the door is large enough you can put one facing out and one facing in and whether you are out or in; you could slide that particular lock over. I found that this lock did not work well for us. I kept forgetting it was there and eventually broke it. But found nothing wrong with the lock itself.