Monday, July 18, 2011

North States Industries 4820 Supergate Auto-Close Metal Gate

So I got it Supergate Auto-Close Metal Gate OK GateBy P. LundbergAfter a long search for a quality top-of-stairs gate, this is what I decided to buy. Although it works OK it could be better.Two things really bother me about this gate. First, Amazon is selling it as a pressure-mounted gate. This isn't exactly true. While technically it is pressure-mounted, you also need to use the cups that come with and either stick them on or screw them into the wall. This gate is not designed to have a firm mount, it uses hand wheels to adjust tension. As a result, it's not sturdy enough to use without the wall mount cups, meaning you won't be able to move it around much. The hand wheels are "tamper proof", basically meaning that they are a pain to loosen. Since this gate can't be set up in multiple places easily anyway, this shouldn't be a problem. Nevertheless, I would prefer wrench-adjusted tension for a more secure fit and the ability to mount the gate without the cups. This would require a redesign, as it doesn't take much pressure to close the gap at the top when installing (compared to true pressure-mounted gates). Second, I thought this gate was made in the USA. This statement is prominently displayed on North ... »» Read more...

Price: $69.99 » Check Discount.



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