Install ALEKO AR1450 Sliding Gate Opener with Gear Rack

This video is part of my "DIY cantilever sliding gate" series. It demonstrates the installation of the ALEKO AR1450 gate opener to drive my cantilever sliding gate. Details including parts assembly, concrete pouring, wiring and gear rack mounting are covered in this video.
It turned out the ALEKO AR1450 gate opener is very easy to install, requiring almost zero efforts to configure the wiring or such. This product is ready to go out of box.
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[@nelsonrosales717]

I have ALEKO AC1400 gate opener on 16 ft. gate for 2 years and still working good with no problems. yes I will recommend this product is affordable.

[@dlelliott]

Thank you so much for taking the time to produce your gate videos. I didn't want to spend 4k for a gate and operator. I currently have a tubular cattle gate that spans 16' across my driveway that I installed last year. It swings and we are tired of getting out of the car to open and close it. I have been looking for away to convert to a slider gate because of snow. The gate doesn't swing easily in snow so slicing through it will be much easier and doesn't tank up as much room. I look forward to obtaining the parts and get it done!Thanks

[@LuisC202]

I just picked up all the pipes to start my gate and just placed my order for the Aleko AR1450. Thanks for your Amazing videos and instructions :).

[@XueMingYu]

Thanks and good luck with your project! Please let me how it goes!

[@LuisC202]

@@XueMingYu I will have the Aleko on order and the rollers and it just shipped out.

[@xiabi5475]

Thank you so much for sharing this!!!!

[@louisrozario6420]

very nice project

[@chuxxsss]

You did a lovely job at this vlog. Have a great new year.

[@joshriddle4797]

one your stick is not hot enough 2 i dont know if that paint or galvanized if its galvanized well then its not going to be very good if paint grind it down but if you are just learning then its fine you will get there oh ps hey thanks for sharing i an trying to figure which electric opener i want the expenses ones like eagle or the more cost effective price

[@merwyn.carrillos5224]

ase dos anos tengo un motor aleko en mi puerton y me acaba de fallar el problema es que cuando cierra no se para el motor cual sera el problema sime puedes ayudar tele agradesco

[@hugoguzman9852]

Hi i was looking for the same motor on ebay but its more expensive can u give me the site or help me out please

[@byLokie]

You need more amps on your welder. Easier to get weld started with more amps. Place rod more on the thicker work piece rather than the thin bracket

[@boblawson8484]

+Danny Haehae I had a similar comment in mind, but the bracket is quite thin, so perhaps better to struggle initiating the arc than to struggle later filling holes burnt due to excess amps. On the subject of initiating the arc, my old West Indian instructor had thoughts on that... There are two ways to get started... "poke it, or stroke it" poking wasn't working terribly well, so try the other way. Looks a good project, though.

[@el_jeepo]

Can you setup an auto close option with this gate opener?

[@DjTekes]

Hi, I trying to buy a new rack for my gate 12 Feet longer but the kit discretion say only 5 Pieces per kit? If you know how many feet coming total? Thanks

[@SpaceBuckaroo]

Your magnetic stops are in the opposite location specified in the instruction manual and other KZbin videos of the AR1450. They show the lower bracket used for the open and the higher bracket used for the closed position.

[@XueMingYu]

Great observation! But I don't think it's wrong since it's been working for over five years. There is simply no absolute "open" or "close" from the motor's point of view. All it does is simply as this: turns -> senses magnetism -> reverses -> senses magnetism -> turns and repeat. If you look back into my video, and image if my drive way was on the opposite side. Then the "open" becomes "close" and "close" become "open." If you just need the motor to open/close the gate. It works either way. However, you are not wrong. If advanced function is needed, e.g. photoelectric beam or auto-reverse, the motor will need to be aware if it's in the process of "opening" or "closing". In that case, the height of magnetic stops matter.

[@tvrz99]

nice welding :) but I guess it works after all, cool dyi

[@MauricioLopez-vb1ho]

You didn't use sensors at all??

[@user-eu3ri4in3x]

yep

[@johnwater22]

Hey, how do you speed it up?

[@briannguyen9892]

how did you like your Aleko? Is it still working well? I read a lot of bad review just want to know your experience. Thank you.

[@XueMingYu]

It has been working without any glitches for me for about 6 months. Very happy about it so far.

[@JorgeSantos-uw3gk]

Does it have a Learn button, I tried using the remote to add it to my homelink system in my car but maybe I need a Learn button

[@flaviofornari1319]

Deberias mejorar la soldadura...

[@hugoguzman9852]

For the frame how long should the poles be that are holding the frame

[@XueMingYu]

+Hugo guzman For 18' gate, poles are 6' away from each other.

[@lukeds21]

Where did you derive your power from? Was it a brand new circuit you ran or from an existing outlet?

[@XueMingYu]

I installed a new circuit for that.

[@hugoguzman9852]

How long are the bars can u help me out with measurements please

[@XueMingYu]

Which bar are you talking about?

[@vijayramsamooj4699]

Is your electrical connection 110 or 220

[@XueMingYu]

110V

[@patricklam2500]

My car has a homelink function, but I can't connect to my Alerko gate opener, any idea?

[@HappySillyFace]

This unit should be universal for any opener that has relay contacts for adding this device. Good luck! www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CWNX1P8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@fredrezvani1913]

Thanks for the video. I purchased an Aleko AC1400 from the manufacturer in Washington state. Biggest mistake of 2020. The instructions could have been more useful in braille. I see that you installed the gate on the right side. We had to install ours on the left, which reverses the open and close features. We tried to install the child safety sensors and since the opener is on the left side the sensor would act in reverse and close when triggered (sensor interrupted) instead of opening. Is there a way to program the opener to act accordingly? I know I can't change the setting of the sensor and if I don't correct this I would not pass inspection. Can anyone advise?

[@XueMingYu]

No bigger mistake for 2020...the opener and sensor are designed for general purpose, they definitely could be configured for your installation. The opener motor basically does only one thing: rotate in one direction - stop - rotate in reverse direction. The "stop" is triggered by either the remote, or the magnets, or the safety sensor. There is no "open" or "close" from the motor's view of point. If you go back to my video, and image I remove all my fences on the right side of the motor and install them back to the left side. I can still "close" and "open" it.

[@user-cq9qs7he4x]

@@XueMingYu

[@Interdiction]

You really needed to grind off the Galve coating on that steel ...

[@LawF250]

Yeah welding through galvanized steel releases todos gas. Very bad and causes perosity in the welds.

[@coursereaction1804]

How is the gate opener holding up.. do they last? thinking ABOUT getting one

[@XueMingYu]

The opener has been up and running without any glitches for almost five year. FIVE STARS!

[@coursereaction1804]

@@XueMingYu WOW REALLY!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HONEST FEEDBACK..... EBAY RIGHT?

[@ElliotJokelson]

@@XueMingYu do you think this system would work in cold weather? I live in Boston! Thanks for your videos!

[@XueMingYu]

​@@ElliotJokelson 40s is the lowest I get in Winter... I guess Boston is much colder than that..... but I don't see why it wouldn't work.

[@cwbtle2]

Do you live in Southern California? Can you help me install aleko opener? :D

[@XueMingYu]

How can I help you? I'm in SC.

[@cwbtle2]

+XueMing Yu SC as in SoCal or South Carolina? I'm at a loss when it comes to the electrical and welding. How's your motor holding up?

[@XueMingYu]

I'm in Southern California. It's been working very well for almost a year now. Very happy about it.

[@cwbtle2]

+XueMing Yu would you be able to help install mine? I'm not good with electrical.

[@XueMingYu]

I'm not a contractor.....so help you in person might be hard. But I would love to answer any questions you have.

[@edemiltonmeteli9803]

3:03😴😴

[@saveusall7673]

you cant weld

[@raykupal]

save us all no shit

[@moveron]

3/32 is fine.

[@icessgreen691]

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