is it possible that the rain is trickling into the circuit board area on the shaft because it will need to be mounted higher on the post and have a slight downward angle where it attaches to the gate thus the water flows away from the unit also small drilled holes in the bottom to let moisture out silicone can be used to tighten up edges
@randygoecke9066 ай бұрын
or buy something that isn't poorly designed....which I did.
@jerrycybulsky67564 ай бұрын
Had three of these peices of junk ,all of them keep blowing the main circut board. MM said the circut boards are no longer avaiable.THANKS ALOT mighty mule.
@jdogbirdeye2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Randy, where are the red and black wires that are connected to the board coming from? power switch or from the motor? Thanks
@randygoecke9066 ай бұрын
from the circuit board
@andym15943 жыл бұрын
Also in the NW... I've gone through probably 6 of these over the past 15 years too. My 360 unit just failed on one my gates. With the 371, they moved the board out of the unit, but to be honest, I'm tired of giving MM my money after the units fail every 3 years. I'm looking at the ghost as well, though its a bit more money. If you stay with MM, I recommend setting up a curtain over the unit to keep the water off the body and the arm. It might look a little stupid, but the weather hates these things.
@terrydawkins99363 жыл бұрын
I agree. I tried the tec support and received a very Curt service….my last might mul
@boardride3 жыл бұрын
Did your MM beep once when it stopped? I've been on the phone with MM several times; replaced the limiter board and a bunch of wires, but has literally the same problem. This is the 2nd arm to fail in 8 years. I'm done with them.
@paramount15453 жыл бұрын
This is the same problem I am having!
@brucelee8164 жыл бұрын
which brand did you go with?
@randygoecke9064 жыл бұрын
I went with Ghost. More money but superior quality and performance.
@MyweathernetreportsBlogspot11 ай бұрын
Are you still liking the Ghost brand gate opener?
@randygoecke9066 ай бұрын
@@MyweathernetreportsBlogspot I bought 2 of them right after posting this video and have had zero issues. Both gates are used several times a day.
@randygoecke9066 ай бұрын
The circuit boards are separate from the opener arm and both are sealed very well. I haven't even blown a fuse. The additional cost up front has been paid back several times over already.
@calogerusfalco97412 жыл бұрын
Randy - How are the new brands working out? I need a recommendation.
@randygoecke9066 ай бұрын
Sorry for not replying earlier. I bought 2 Ghost openers right after I posted this video. I have had zero issues. Both gates are used several times a day. The Circuit board is separate from the opener and the units are sealed very well.
@randygoecke9066 ай бұрын
I have 2 ghost openers since for a couple years
@willywonka30744 жыл бұрын
Why couldn't you give us the symptoms that you were having with your Mighty Mule gate opener so that way we could relate it to ours not very useful
@andym15943 жыл бұрын
They fail, and now you can't even buy replacement parts, so you are stuck buying a new unit entirely.
@randygoecke9063 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that omission. The rod extends part way, and stops. It may extend 1 inch or half way.
@calogerusfalco97412 жыл бұрын
I'm in the Southwest and we've lived here about 15 years. I've been through 3 or 4 of these things already.. They work about 2 years at most and the battery constantly goes dead even with a solar panel. Every time it rains significantly, it wont-work for several days until it dries out.. I'm sick of mighty mule products 😒
@carbo29502 жыл бұрын
A separate electronic control box would help. Seal the hall effect from moisture and the product might last more than 2 years.
@randygoecke9063 жыл бұрын
Update: I had 1 MM left on a seldom used gate. It has now failed. Same issue. Rod will extend a small distance then stop. Open/close circuit board failure. It hasn’t been exposed to the elements yet still failed. That will be the last one I will ever use. Ghost and Liftmasters from now on depending on the application.
@paramount15453 жыл бұрын
I am having this same problem!
@popsreyes48354 жыл бұрын
I know what you meant I’m on my second one now and having the same issues.
@BrianJohnson-lh2ek4 жыл бұрын
That's cause Mighty Mule is junk. Lift Master is one way to go.
@gregchism4667 Жыл бұрын
Mighty mule is junk and the customer service is terrible dont waste your money on this product