[Shop-talk] Garage door openers

Bob Spidell bspidell at comcast.net
Fri Jun 13 09:38:46 MDT 2025


re: "... I really don't want anything but an opener that works with a 
button ..."

Apparently, you've never gotten 15 miles from home and had the thought: 
"Did I shut the garage door???"

There's an app for that.

bs


On 6/13/2025 4:43 AM, eric at megageek.com wrote:
> Friends,
>
> Some updates-
>
> I looked into Jackshaft openers and the thing is my unit doesn't have 
> any extra pipe sticking out of the side to mount one on.  They do seem 
> nice.
>
> I really don't want anything but an opener that works with a button . 
>  I have my one remote unit that works on a totally different frequency 
> then normal garage door openers and it operates a relay to open the 
> door like a switch.  I DO NOT do any "IOT" devices (where the "S" 
> stands for "security")
>
> I think if I do a traditional 'carriage' unit, that a solid 12' bar is 
> important, so that means I can't get one at HD, Lowes, or Cosco.
>
> Also, I don't need the battery back up, my whole compound has backup 
> power.  8>)
>
> I think I just need to get some more estimates from local companies. 
>  I think that is my best route at this point.
>
> Thanks again everyone!
>
> Moose
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