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How does a Solar Panel work?
Simply put, a solar panel works by allowing photons, or particles of light, to knock electrons free from atoms, generating a flow of electricity. S...
Question regarding programming a Liftmaster Remote for a Linear Gate Operator
Question: I Live in a complex with Linear a gate operator. I was given one remote (a liftmaster one button) to access the gate. I bought an identic...
Question regarding Apollo remote range
Good day techies from around, you know how much I love answering questions, so what say you we take a ride on the wild side and answer a few?
Jim f...
What is an Electric Strike?
An electric strike is an access control device used for doors. It replaces the fixed strike faceplate often used with a latchbar. An electric strik...
Is the Apollo Gate Opener battery necessary if wired to 110VAC?
Question: Roy wants to know... My Apollo gate opener is wired to 110 VAC electric, which in turn is wired to a 12 volt battery. Does the gate open ...
Is there a way to Open and Hold my gates open using my FAAC two button remote?
Question:Mike needs some help with his FAAC gates… Is there a way to "open" and "hold" my gates open using my FAAC two button remote? My system was...
How does the Model PB1200 Photo Beam Safety Sensor work?
Glen has a bit of an enigma here… How does the Model PB1200 Photo Beam Safety Sensor work? We have a gate that we need to have open when a car appr...
Question: Can I program a replacement Linear MCT-1 Transmitter / Remote myself?
Question: Albert wanted to know… Can I program a replacement Linear MCT-1 Transmitter / Remote myself? I already have one but I would like to get a...
Question: Is there an iPhone app that works with a FAAC Gate Operator?
Question: Warren needs some info… We have a FAAC swing gate operator for our gate. We currently use it with remote controllers. We are doing upgrad...
Question: I have a burned up 425D controller with 415 operators. Does the FAAC-3351 upgrade need to have a good working 425D controller to work, or does it replace the 425D?
Question: Renee would like to know… I have a burned up 425D controller with 415 operators. Does the FAAC-3351 upgrade need to have a good working 4...
Question: I have a broken FAAC receiver and I’m looking for the spare part FAAC RP433DP receiver. Can I buy this same one?
Hello techies and hope you had a wonderful new year celebration, I have been gone for a bit so what say you we take on a few interesting reader que...
Question: What type of steel is the rear mount and block that require welding?
Question: Sam wrote to us with an interesting inquiry about an FAAC operator: What type of steel is the rear mount and block that requires weld?
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