It was the case that a closed farm gate was enough to keep out unwanted visitors. However, it is now becoming increasingly necessary to have not only a closed gate but a locked one as well. Padlock and chain? Yes,…
Author: MikeYeats
Batsford Arboretum go green with solar powered gate
The world renowned Batsford Arboretum, nr Moreton in Marsh, Glos. have recently had Solar Gate Systems supply and install a new solar powered automated main entrance gate. It has the look of a traditional five bar wooden gate, complete with…
No Deer required at the Wilderness Festival, Cornbury Park 2018
The three large herds of Sika, Fallow and Roe Deer roaming the Cornbury Park Estate in West Oxfordshire are not attending the annual Wilderness Festival held at the same venue thanks to over 1 mile of Heras Deer fencing and…
National Trust use Solar Gate Systems
National Trust use Solar Gate Systems to install a solar powered gate opening system right on top of The White Cliffs of Dover! Having only recently bought the actual White Cliffs, the National Trust wanted to install a new locked…
GOLIATH snap shut lock helps in fight against fly tipping
Totally solar powered due to its distance from a mains electric supply, but close to the very busy A45 and M1 junction 16, fly tipping was unfortunately a huge problem on this Northamptonshire farm. Not any more! With DEFRA figures…
Solar powered locked security barrier launched
Solar gate systems have developed with Bardolf Farms, Dorset, a solar powered galvanized steel swing barrier that is always locked shut when closed. The barrier, purposefully made to be at van headlight height, is designed to be ram proof with…
Rural Crime rises 5.6% in the South West, says NFU report
Rural crime has risen again according to the latest report from NFU Insurance with being “staked out” the biggest worry for country people, followed closely by longer police response times in rural areas, it said. It is no longer an…
The First Show of 2017 for The Solar Gate Demo Stand
Under a threatening sky, Solar Gate Systems were at the North Somerset Show Nr Wraxall on May 1st, Bank Holiday Monday The weather turned really warm and sunny throughout the show meaning our stand was very well attended, generating lots…
14ft wooden 5 bar gate installation for Solar Gate Systems
At Moat House Farm, Acton Trussell, Stafford on this smart new 14ft wooden 5 bar farm gate installation. You can see the distance down the drive from the nearest mains power supply so Farmer Anthony Lewis was delighted to have…
Over 120 openings per day using solar power!
This very busy breaking, pre-training and livery yard in the peaceful Northamptonshire countryside at Folly Fields Farm has well over 100 openings every day, all powered by solar power! The very smart entrance gate and railings were erected to prevent…
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