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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imCjF0UL7hM Watch THIS Before Buying Mighty Mule!]
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imCjF0UL7hM Watch THIS Before Buying Mighty Mule!]
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN9Z-917vxg Mighty Mule gate Opener 3 Year Review And Demonstration]
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN9Z-917vxg Mighty Mule gate Opener 3 Year Review And Demonstration]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imCjF0UL7hM Watch THIS Before Buying Mighty Mule!]
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=== Conclusions ===
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* We need to install "stoppers" to prevent the gates from opening too wide.  Setting the back of the drive mechanism on outer edge of the back of the 6x6 posts might help prevent this by changing the geometry of the arm/gate/posts.
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* There should be two batteries in parallel to prevent issues with not enough voltage/amperage for the system.
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* Any lights on the posts should be on their own batteries/chargers to prevent issues.
  
 
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Revision as of 02:01, 29 January 2023

Mighty Mule

Available at Tractor Supply

Reviews

Conclusions

  • We need to install "stoppers" to prevent the gates from opening too wide. Setting the back of the drive mechanism on outer edge of the back of the 6x6 posts might help prevent this by changing the geometry of the arm/gate/posts.
  • There should be two batteries in parallel to prevent issues with not enough voltage/amperage for the system.
  • Any lights on the posts should be on their own batteries/chargers to prevent issues.