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The local fire department is contacted and, if required, a special key switch is installed that will open the gate.

A fully charged battery should last 30 days or 300 cycles with no sunlight.

With 6 hours of direct sunlight per day and no additional safety features added you should expect 10-15 uses (cycles) per day.

The gate actually runs off of a 12 or 24-volt battery. The solar panel just recharges the battery. Depending on the amount of times the gate is used, the safety features, and the amount of sun available the solar panel may not be feasible.

Gate operators typically run off of 120 volt AC, 12 or 24 volt DC, or solar powered.

If you want the gate to automatically close behind you then additional safety features need to be installed to prevent anything from being struck by the gate.

When designing a gate system the homeowner needs to consider how guests enter/exit the property. Entry can be granted with a telephone intercom, a keypad, remote transmitter (similar to a garage door opener) or a separate entrance not controlled by an operator.

In most cases you can with little or no modifications.