[Shop-talk] Garage door openers

[Jeff Scarbrough]

Fortunately, there's also a neighbor for that.   😁

On Fri, Jun 13, 2025 at 11:48 AM Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:

> 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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