Comments on: How to Protect Gate Operators from Lightning https://aberdeengate.com/how-to-protect-gate-operators-from-lightning/ Custom Iron Gates, Ranch Gates, Electric Gate Repair, Automatic Gate Installation & Repair Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:12:34 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: aberdeen gate https://aberdeengate.com/how-to-protect-gate-operators-from-lightning/#comment-498 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:12:34 +0000 http://aberdeengate.com/?p=205553#comment-498 In reply to Robert CLAUSEN.

The guys at Ditek Surge Protection might have some information and maybe some installer suggestions in your area. There is a link to their blog in our article. But, here is their home page https://www.diteksurgeprotection.com/

Let us know what you get worked out!

]]> By: Robert CLAUSEN https://aberdeengate.com/how-to-protect-gate-operators-from-lightning/#comment-497 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:58:57 +0000 http://aberdeengate.com/?p=205553#comment-497 In reply to Rosemarie swaim.

My control panel has a burned out fuse to the gate lock this is the second time in 3 months the first time was $640. Also drive up sensor in the ground is burned out for the second time first time was $250. I have not scheduled service yet. I am looking into lighting protection products. I am in Ocala FL. 32640 lots of lighting in my area

]]> By: aberdeen gate https://aberdeengate.com/how-to-protect-gate-operators-from-lightning/#comment-496 Tue, 17 Aug 2021 19:35:45 +0000 http://aberdeengate.com/?p=205553#comment-496 In reply to LARRY J SHERFIELD.

That is tricky. You can have your gate tech add some surge protection, but it is not fool proof at all. Lightning can find multiple pathways to your equipment. We had one client that just seemed to live in a place that was a magnet for lightning and every time it stormed no matter what we did, it would fry his gate. Have your gate tech come out and take a look to give you suggestions. Sorry to hear about your troubles!

]]> By: LARRY J SHERFIELD https://aberdeengate.com/how-to-protect-gate-operators-from-lightning/#comment-495 Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:12:34 +0000 http://aberdeengate.com/?p=205553#comment-495 How do you protect a gate opener that uses solar to operate? I’ve already had one board fried and don’t need that again.

]]> By: aberdeen gate https://aberdeengate.com/how-to-protect-gate-operators-from-lightning/#comment-480 Fri, 07 May 2021 13:33:39 +0000 http://aberdeengate.com/?p=205553#comment-480 In reply to jason barry.

Wow!

]]> By: jason barry https://aberdeengate.com/how-to-protect-gate-operators-from-lightning/#comment-479 Fri, 07 May 2021 09:20:09 +0000 http://aberdeengate.com/?p=205553#comment-479 In reply to aberdeen gate.

Hell yeah it is I have it recorded on a security camera. Lightning hits then the gate swings open slowly right after

]]> By: aberdeen gate https://aberdeengate.com/how-to-protect-gate-operators-from-lightning/#comment-476 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 23:41:06 +0000 http://aberdeengate.com/?p=205553#comment-476 In reply to Gary Durgin.

Sometimes you can’t see it. Would recommend service call. Wish I could be more help.

]]> By: aberdeen gate https://aberdeengate.com/how-to-protect-gate-operators-from-lightning/#comment-475 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 23:39:43 +0000 http://aberdeengate.com/?p=205553#comment-475 In reply to John Evans.

Thanks John!

]]> By: Gary Durgin https://aberdeengate.com/how-to-protect-gate-operators-from-lightning/#comment-474 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 10:13:41 +0000 http://aberdeengate.com/?p=205553#comment-474 I have a 1st Gen viking and for some reason the on board charger is not charging the batteries. Replaced bot batteries and after a couple of days, batteries are drained. I do have 28v at the green and white wire coming from the charger. No oblivious damage and all fuses are good. DurginGS@gmail.com if you have further questions. Gary

]]> By: John Evans https://aberdeengate.com/how-to-protect-gate-operators-from-lightning/#comment-473 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 19:52:19 +0000 http://aberdeengate.com/?p=205553#comment-473 Very informative. I’ve been researching this topic because a customer of mine has been hit a couple times. One thing I have learned in my research today is that it is recommended to ground the gate and fence near the operator as well if they aren’t already. Many people assume metal fence posts in concrete are grounded well, but they really aren’t. If you have a separate rod for grounding the fence/gate than you do for the operator and other equipment, they need to be at least 6′ apart.
I also found this white paper from DKS helpful:

https://www.doorking.com/sites/default/files/downloads/Grounding%20White%20Paper_Rev%20D.pdf

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