(36") Re. complaints re. plastic latches breaking...is it the plastic pieces screwed onto the gate bottom or piece that moves up &amp; and down in latch?
229544
I was referring to the locking pieces that move up and down. If the gate should be dropped closed the plastic locking pieces can break. We also had problems with the rails that the door moves along seperating from the frame. It's a good idea and many people have been pleased with it. We were more displeased with the poor customer service(they sent the wrong replacement parts and would not correct the mistake then stopped responding altogether)
1270785
Usually it is getting attached to the middle of the gate. But it is always depends of the design of your gate, so you may have to to attach some sort of extension panel to it to make it work.
1085032
My husband put this gate up because we have a dog, and I liked the design. Also because I wusnted something that would swing open. The easy lach is a big plus. But we have it installed at the top of the stairs. We have a new grand baby, and my concern, is when she gets old enought to crawl/ walk. Is the latch going to be strong enought to keep the gate from breaking open ? I don't want it to be something I have to worry about, her falling doun the stairs. It's screwed into the studs of the doorway on both sides. But I need answeres. Thanks Tammy
2257591
Here's the deal. You purchased an attractive, but poorly manufactured gate. So did I and welcome to the club. It only gets worse from here, so if you're smart you shod return it and purchase something else. If you are dumb and stubborn like me, by all means keep it and suffer the consequences. The reason your gate doesn't slide down is most lily because it's getting hung on the screw heads. The holes need to be countersunk deeper than they are to accomosh this. A countersink bit is too wide to fit into the trough to accomplish this, so you or your mignon will need to do this using a 1/4" (ish) drill bit and further counter sink the hole creatively. The good news is that the rail is aluminum, which is very soft and makes this doable. After this is done, you should be able to slide the gate in with relative ease. Then you'll be home free for a few months until it needs a mystery adjustment. Good luck!
229543
Piece that moves up and down. I've had one for 4 years and a smaller one for two years. So far, I've had to replace the latches twice on the big one and once on the smaller one.
292073
I installed a 6-foot post for the latch side of a gate. It was not very sturdy. I bought two heavy L-brackets and attched the post to the house, near the top. It is really sturdy now, but otherwise it was not sturdy enough. The anchor seems heavy duty, but when you put in a six or eight foot post, the metal has too much give. Maybe something with bolts on all four sides would be better, don't know for sure.
150075
Make sure the gate is tightened sufficiently to close, also that the gate is straight, perpendicularly and horizontally. My gate became lose once because the top tighteners moved out of place over Thanksgiving. Too, many people working the gate - pushing and pulling in the wrong directions etc... I plan to install the holders for a more permanent fix soon. If this does not help, please report your situation to Amazon. They are great at helping you solve such problems. And, committed to your satisfaction.
2102082
The only think I can think of is to check to see how you have it adjusted for the span of the opening so that it is not putting pressure on the frame and distorting it to where the closure is binding up. Or, you can check the pins where the gate pivots and see if they are binding or need lubrication. I have not had ANY issue with opening / closing the gate.
1985804
Hi this latch is also plastic but I have not experienced this problem so far and I use this about 3/month. Hope this helps
1600255
This is a plaque of the ladder. The latches will also fail to fully engage. The manufacturer does not supply replacement parts for the latches.
401635
There is a bar on the floor that is necessary to stabilize the frame of the gate. I have three of these gates in use for several months, tripping has not been an issue for us or for anyone visiting.
1513008
That's a hard question to answer. We didn't use the gate much. We usually just stepped over the playard or reached over it, because it was sometimes a small hassle to open and close when we are juggling our twins. I don't think that's the fault of the manufacturer. To stay closed and locked in position, it had to be that way. We tested several gates, and they were all about the same in functionality.
1056563
Hinge and latch are steel and well built in my opinion. Magnets will stick to those parts but not to the gate itself.
895079
if the gate is a little bit twisted it doesn't close on its own. look very closely from different angles, may need some tweaking on the install. good luck
1379178
As long as you leave the gate up, it's fine. Be careful taking it down if you have to. I suspect someone yanked on mine instead of loosening the ends all the way to remove it.
721424
The lighter colored (and weight) bars on the end slide if the rubber gaskets are stripped and several of mine were. I transport dogs for Weimaraner Rescue, puppies and 100+ pounds. I don't care what kind of gate you get, a determined dog can get through, around over or past it. If it is your dog, you just teach it to stay. My personal dog doesn't mess with it at all. The gates that go from floor to ceiling are much sturdier and while a little trouble to take in and out last forever. In my new SUV, the angle of the seat and ceiling made my old one impossible to use.
411350
the latch has two positions built in, these are the standard sizes, if the latch is still too short the door was most likely drilled improperly, I have never seen one that deep, but you may be able to find a lock smith in your area that can find a solution.