How To Install Topens Single/Double DIY Gate Opener with Solar

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We installed our Topens Double Gate Opener and made a "how-to" video. I think the installation worked out very well.
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@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Gate Opener and Supplies Link to Topens: amzn.to/3EOfXUP Batteries and Box: amzn.to/3AyhEDg Wire: amzn.to/3GwjmZl

@davidz1681 Ай бұрын

I bought the same brand and model. Your video is very well made. The closeups and various angle shots really help. Thank you for going through so much trouble to help us all out!

@repurposedart9897 Жыл бұрын

@36:47 "Thank you for pointing it out I didnt think it throught" 🤣 "You're welcome" ...."OK"...... Your wife is a smart cookie...

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

She is awesome.

@maizysboutique3602 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for an excellent video. My husband is installing this opener on our gate and your instructions were excellent. I don't know anything about installing gates, but after watching this, I could probably do it! LOL

@TonysTractorAdventure 4 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@johngreen6630 Жыл бұрын

Due to theft of my gate opening system. I bought a metal locking tool box and mounted. Then I placed all my batteries and electronics inside. So far it has deterred any further thefts.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

We have more trouble with nosy people and not much with theft.

@johnfreeman4610 Жыл бұрын

The installment was very clear, thanks for making even a amateur feel they could take on such a project. Again Thanks! 👍👍👍

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I am an amateur! 😁

@PineyGroveHomestead Жыл бұрын

Y'all have really smartened up the front of that property, Tony! One day we'll go to a gate opener, but for now, it's get out of the truck and open the gate the old way! Take care. B&D (PGH)

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you. We have another 700ft of fence to do in the near future. That will really help finish the front-up.

@pcngo1 Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing so I can finally start on my sub-driveway gate! Material choice out it on stand still and finally decided in tubing mesh with artificial foliage pannels facing thr streetl. Ill be sure to use your link for any amazon purchases. Thank you!

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and use of the link. It all helps

@joerodrigues3816 Жыл бұрын

You are so right mate so happy to see you back as always hope all is ok at your end mate Joe

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Doing great here.

@genewileyopa Жыл бұрын

Very nice Gate system. Looks more time consuming than anything. Step by step. When you were all done and Gismo comes walking thru, I thought, O Gismo has his own controller. Be very nice on crummy days. Thanks Toni

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Gizmo cracked me up. He went out and walked up to the gate, waiting for me to open it up.

@scrotiemcboogerballs1981 Жыл бұрын

I learned the hard way when you bury electrical wires it’s best to run them in conduit even if the wire says it doesn’t have it’s advisable especially when there’s rocks like you have crossing the driveway it only takes one halfway sharp rock to cut the wire and then it starts shorting out causing you problems that’s my experience and opinion buddy thanks for sharing I’m sure this is going to be really nice especially when it’s raining or something you don’t have to get out and open the gates

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

It will be fine as deep as I bury it.

@scrotiemcboogerballs1981 Жыл бұрын

@@TonysTractorAdventurei know I just wanted to give you my experience I had lol it looks really nice I’d love to get a gate on my driveway but it’s not in a good spot for one

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

I thought about setting my gate back about 20ft. I kind of wished I had.

@stanleyconrad4234 Жыл бұрын

@@TonysTractorAdventure I certainly agree. Things (traffic) change over time. Not rocket science as you say, it can be moved if it becomes necessary.

@Dan-oz4qb Жыл бұрын

Agreed. It's about the rocks more than the depth.

@reyorlino Жыл бұрын

Very detailed instruction. Gives me confidence to get one for my gate.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you. The gate is still working perfect. It is not overly fast, but with two gates opening at the same time, it works well.

@johngreen6630 Жыл бұрын

To keep from crushing the gate tubing when mounting the arm to the gate I used a piece of chain link 1 7/8 pole cut it in half and sandwiched the the gate tubing then mounted the gate hardware. Has been working great for the last 7 years.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Nice idea. I may tack-weld it later.

@williesmith6825 10 ай бұрын

I really injoy all the content you guys put on your channel thanks for taking the time to be so informative

@TonysTractorAdventure 10 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@rice0009 Жыл бұрын

One suggestion I have seen is to mount the gear box end of the arm a little bit higher than the gate end of the arm. This will tend to direct rain water off the end of the arm rather than it tending to flow back into the mechanics of the arm. I've seen people having to open the arms up and remove water from the mechanisms.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

That sound very smart. Thank you for the idea.

@alexandrubetianu4811 Жыл бұрын

You worked like a pro! Nice job!

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. The gate still works wonderfully.

@jamesharless5357 Жыл бұрын

Nice work Tony, that backhoe really makes light work of that ditch. Great video!👍🏻

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

I am against a shovel! 🤣🤣🤣

@lorenmeyer5290 Жыл бұрын

WOW Tony Very very nice job! That is so nice when you come and go!

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I love it.

@cbskip546 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I will watch it later tonight.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

It is a long one.

@stanleyconrad4234 Жыл бұрын

@@TonysTractorAdventure Yes it is. Chief I had to pause the video and take a nap. Cool overcast, raining here in SWFL at the moment.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

I got a nap in this afternoon!

@davidcorless5581 Жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFUL JOB TONY.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@cwebblocksmith Жыл бұрын

Y’all make a good team.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate the support.

@user-wu7jm4rw2f 11 ай бұрын

Very helpful and well instructed video.

@TonysTractorAdventure 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@anthonywalls3281 Жыл бұрын

Not bad for a good old country boy 👍😎

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I like how it turned out.

@mazatrolmultiplex1113 10 ай бұрын

Very good project

@pararajakumar8853 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video Tony and it was great help for my project. Just about that two Bolt which was popping out would have been put it other way around. So you don't need to cut it or grind it. I'm not sure i felt that way.

@garymessina1609 Жыл бұрын

Great video Tony and Tanya I liked it thank you

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your comments. Thank you

@joemar994 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant. Best I have seen.

@TonysTractorAdventure 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. I am glad it helped.

@stevebaldick5581 10 ай бұрын

Thanks .. great video ..just bought one and we r about to install it ..this will help a great deal 👍

@TonysTractorAdventure 10 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@davida.p.9911 Жыл бұрын

Great work Tony! 😎 👍👍

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I love how it turned out.

@bobbydee1187 Жыл бұрын

Love it. Great stuff here. Good job.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@m9ovich785 Жыл бұрын

Something to note for further trouble shooting problems in the future. A lot of sound Equipment uses those green Euro Connectors. I have used them since they were invented and most of the Trouble I have experienced that the screw terminals do not stay tight especially with changing temps. Come back in a few months and check them. Even the Factory ones. I always hated seeing Equipment come in with them You could saved even more money just using a single gang outdoor Box for the Slave Drive. Thank Tony. Mike M

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I like how it turned out. I will keep an eye on the connectors.

@pwalpar Жыл бұрын

Good video Awesome job on the gate opener install

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@TimeAfterTym Жыл бұрын

This looks like a great gate system. I am impressed that you can see the tiny switches! You must be pretty secure about your area being safe from vandalism; you did not put the solar panel up on a high pole. That makes me happy. Gizmo looks great and say hello to Tanja for me. Now the expo seems like ages ago.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Everyone around here has at least 20 guns each and heavy equipment. Crime is very low.

@bryarh5430 11 ай бұрын

@@TonysTractorAdventureand heavy equipment 😂😂

@safffff1000 8 ай бұрын

Just like the windows on house it on keeps honest people honest. Thieves with bolt cutters, hammers and grinders will get thru almost everything fast.

@vadimnesen8060 8 ай бұрын

@@safffff1000where do you live?

@safffff1000 8 ай бұрын

@@vadimnesen8060 in safe rural MO. surround with gun owners

@RockhillfarmYT Жыл бұрын

Nice clean install

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you brother.

@TaylorGrayson33 Ай бұрын

36:50 you didn’t think it through 😂😂😂😂

@TonysTractorAdventure Ай бұрын

Thank you for your opinion.

@Mountaintoptractor Жыл бұрын

Great video! I have the same project coming this spring

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

I am happy with how it turned out. It seems to be a good gate kit.

@danyo1972 11 ай бұрын

Nice job.

@HamiltonvilleFarm Жыл бұрын

I set my timer for 60 secs too. That’s plenty of time before they start to close again

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

I agree. It has worked beautifully.

@billweaver3114 Жыл бұрын

Looks awesome

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Bill. We are happy with the out come.

@dogcreek8547 Жыл бұрын

A square type U bolt attached to the gate would be a good choice. Also that battery box depending on the part of country would be up out of snow and mud splatter.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

No snow. Thank you

@didimilano2438 6 ай бұрын

great video!

@TonysTractorAdventure 6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@tkalus5736 Жыл бұрын

They need to add sound effects to the control. You know squeaky or clanking or whatever you choose. 😆 looks good!

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

I was impressed at how well it works. Thank you

@shychi7772 Жыл бұрын

Amazing vid thank you

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. It is still going strong.

@MJMCHRONICLES Жыл бұрын

Very nice

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@kevin_raney Жыл бұрын

That HF drill has a chunky battery on the bottom. Kind of looks like me after Thanksgiving Dinner.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

That is the new biggest battery Hercules offers. It is a bit of an overkill, but it works great.

@fredla7353 10 ай бұрын

Pro tip angle the unit ~1% down to prevent water from running back up into the armature device.

@enwinn Жыл бұрын

Instead of trimming off the end of the protruding bolts, you could use them to mount a sign with your logo, address number, or maybe reflector to help spot where the gate is at night..

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

All good ideas. Thank you

@manatarmsslaps Жыл бұрын

Great video sir..very helpful

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you for saying so.

@manatarmsslaps Жыл бұрын

Just gettig around to putting mine up.. it's been freezing here in MO. Got one arm up this weekend. Had put up the solar panel, battery box and controller board about 3-4 months ago (it's was cold then too). My gate is wooden and looks no where as good as yours lol but at this point idc lol.. I'll try and get it up over the next couple of weeks or so.

@DanO530.8 Жыл бұрын

Hercules tools i ended up buying a grinder circular saw a drill from harbor freight and they are probably the best tools I’ve ever bought super strong and battery lasts a long time plus the price is half as others

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

I 100% agree.

@garym7771 Жыл бұрын

thank you, im going to do the same on our gate. I also have an expert helper. or (sidekick)

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Gizmo dog is on the job.

@williamgates4399 Жыл бұрын

Never heard of a pilot drill bit. I have used two sizes smaller to drill a pilot hole. The next time I am at the hardware store, I will look for a set of pilot drill bits.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

You do that

@chazzz5545 Жыл бұрын

The little wire think is called a CGB... Core Grip Bushing. You could pickup on for you power crossover.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

I used a sealant that will hold better than the CGB. Still, it would have looked clean with them installed.

@mikeroemole6619 8 ай бұрын

Dude has giant paws

@LogicalLighting Жыл бұрын

I would have used silicone filledwire nuts for panel wiring. commonly used in irrigation valves.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Probably a very smart idea.

@frankvandalen6524 9 ай бұрын

I'd install pvc. If something happens to that conductor on either end, you can pull new conductor in without digging.

@miller7251 Жыл бұрын

Did you buy the gates black or did you have to paint them? I’m having a hard time finding that style gate in black. I have only found a green or galvanized version. Helpful video though thanks for your time.

@robertrossi8997 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you. My gate opener could never connect to 120 VAC… too far from any power. Can I assume then I won’t need that uninterrupted power supply module? Thx

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

You will need the uninterrupted power module. It combines both 110v and solar. No way around it.

@isabelcole685 8 ай бұрын

thanks. this was really helpful. I'm in the midst of installing these on my driveway gate. (28 years of getting out to open the gate was long enough...) One question I had was that the bottom of the control panel only has the three openings. One has the cord going out for power and the other two are for the gate control wire, right? I purchased the wand sensor that has to be wired into the control panel also, but it doesn't look like the openings are wide enough for two wires, especially with the little water protection cover. Have you had to run two wires into any of those openings?

@SpiritBearRanch Жыл бұрын

Tony love the gate opener where did you get them from and the battery box thank you 😜

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

All the information is in the description of the video.

@michaelridgeway2770 Жыл бұрын

Nice video, when are you going to start on ur Log cabin

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Maybe this week

@andrewanderson1436 Жыл бұрын

That's the cats meow rite their. It's not loud and clanky.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

I am pleased with it. It seems like a good kit.

@andrewanderson1436 Жыл бұрын

@@TonysTractorAdventure yes sir.

@woodybear8298 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. You better redo the middle wires.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

What middle wire?

@zachwasil Жыл бұрын

thats one sensitive mic you got, heard a fly pass by. ;]

@frankvandalen6524 9 ай бұрын

I wouldn't have through bolted. That gate will now rust faster now that the finish has been compromised. I would have either welded a strap to that bracket or bolted it to the bracket, and then used "U" bolts.

@TonysTractorAdventure 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your insight.

@KrazyKajun602 Жыл бұрын

So what prevents a vehicle or tractor from simply pushing the 2 gates in the middle and it will open up? I think I would still put a chain around.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

What is to keep someone with a chainsaw from cutting the posts down? What if someone with a helicopter lands on the other side of the fence? I am not that worried about it. If someone wants in, they will get in.

@verohandymike 11 ай бұрын

My question here is - What if you don't have an additional lock on the gate (which of course defeats not having to leave your car), what's to stop someone with one of those release keys from just releasing the arms and pushing the gates open?

@TonysTractorAdventure 11 ай бұрын

Nothing. They can take a chainsaw and cut the post off. It is not a prison gate. It is only meant to be a deterrent. If someone wants in, they will get in.

@michaelarceneaux2249 Жыл бұрын

Master gate opens 1st for you when you have an electronic lock installed.

@frankvandalen6524 9 ай бұрын

Have you ever thought of using a "U" bolt?

@user-vu6sh9bh6f Жыл бұрын

My master arm is opening perfectly but only closing half way, I have adjusted the screw on the bottom of the arm multiple times and still stopping at the same spot, any advice??

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Sounds like the limit switches are not in the right place.

@robertwinton2649 Жыл бұрын

Try adding a pinch of cinnamon to the hot cocoa

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Not sure what you mean

@robbypelfrey7677 Жыл бұрын

Conduit is your best friend unless you are using direct burial cable.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

It was rated for direct bury. If it becomes a problem, I will fix it.

@juantorres7573 2 ай бұрын

Hi Tony, I'm installing my dual swing gate opener. Can you please tell me what wire size you use to connect the right size gate opener, the one you put underground. The solar panel I have is 20 watts and came without wire and the closest distance I can install for full sun is 30 feet's. What size of wire should I use. Thank you.

@TonysTractorAdventure 2 ай бұрын

Sorry, that was a couple years ago.

@daviddeprez5630 Жыл бұрын

Great job but you need to start thinking about safety and containing your cables but great job 👍

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Not sure what you are talking about with safety.

@daviddeprez5630 Жыл бұрын

@@TonysTractorAdventure it might be different stateside but in England because of two fatal accidents concerning two children by law we have to show the gates are safe, by fitting photo cells to stop the gates shutting on a vehicle or person also safety edges and finger traps for the hinge posts. Keep up the good work 👍

@johnkovac4436 Жыл бұрын

Why not give prices ? That would be helpful and why you went with that brand and not another brand ?

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

I am not your personal shopper🤣🤣😁😁😇

@user-eh7pf3vr7n Жыл бұрын

rust gard paint?

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

I think I will paint the whole gate this spring.

@safffff1000 8 ай бұрын

Wheres the locking mechanism they sell.

@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369 Жыл бұрын

HOWdy T-T-A-H, ... If you get a chance = could you do the SAME thing with a CANTILEVER type Gate Opener ? Thanks COOP the WiSeNhEiMeR from Richmond, INDIANA ...

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info. I am always looking for new ideas.

@jmdminiaturehorse63 Жыл бұрын

The top mounting pin should be flipped over. Someone can lift the gate off even if the gate is chained closed...just saying.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

You didn't watch the whole video.

@zachwasil Жыл бұрын

not sure bout those screws bubba, it comes with lags, you need the shaft diameter but I will say it may save the plates if it breaks the screw-heads instead of bending the plate like it has on mine a few times

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

I am not really understand what you're talking about.

@whatyoudo9773 Жыл бұрын

@@TonysTractorAdventure the lag-bolts have a thick diameter, those gates can get pushed by the wind or even just some fool that decides to push on the gate enough to bend that connection plate even though its mighty thick. So just saying it could also be enough to bend those screws or snap the head off leaving you with an extraction...not fun. But I did not see the screws in detail, maybe they are just as stout as the lags?

@zachwasil Жыл бұрын

@@TonysTractorAdventure yeah the lags will take mighty force if someone pushes the fence, not sure screws will resist snapping, it is tough for them to build-in compliance cause it all has to be stiff but something will give if the gate gets hit hard enough

@zachwasil Жыл бұрын

@@TonysTractorAdventure just realized my gate is full-sized and you have more stout plates with that model...your prob good to go still it cant hurt to add sign "do not push on gate" lotta democrats wandering around lost in the woods nowadays. ha! ;]

@tropicaloil796 5 ай бұрын

What make and model number is this gate opener.

@TonysTractorAdventure 5 ай бұрын

I have no idea. I thought I'd put a link in the description but this was 2 years ago.

@stanleycrone7585 Жыл бұрын

I WOULD HAVE PUT IT IN PVC.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

I think it will be okay because I have buried it deep.

@scotttillman6714 Жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t cost much to put it in conduit

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Cost less to not.

@liddell157 Жыл бұрын

seems like an easy opportunity for someone to steal your entire setup within 10 minutes. also , no way someone couldn't push through that or just unlock it with the key. i'll save the 2 grand and use a heavy chain and lock and 20 seconds of inconvenience to unlock the gate.

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

You misunderstand. It is to keep random people out and honest people out. If I was a crook, I would cut through your chain with a heavy battery power die grinder in 30 seconds and take what I want including your heavy chain. Your chain is more of a prize than my gate.

@liddell157 Жыл бұрын

@@TonysTractorAdventure agree. anyone can get through anything but… ur set up costs thousands. All I need to do with yours is pull the cotter pin out.

@geoffshore4783 11 ай бұрын

3 problems! 1. Put at small plate where you bolt to the gate. Especially on pipe. 2. Trim your wires instead of zip ties. 3. Always put wires in conduit bid enough to put other wires in for extra lights. Messy not tidy!

@TonysTractorAdventure 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your opinion. My gate still works great.

@doomedalready Жыл бұрын

To much video to watch about unimportant stuff. I gave up

@TonysTractorAdventure Жыл бұрын

Some people are weaker than others.

@doomedalready Жыл бұрын

This comment was actually supposed to be on another site about eye problems not about your gate install which I thought was great and helped me alot. so thanks for posting it , sorry about the mix up