The solar panel is completely weatherproof and virtually indestructible. Estate Swing's non-glass solar panels feature a clear front covering and are mounted to an anodized aluminum frame. The heart of the solar panel is the collection of solar cells, which optimizes the amount of energy absorbed even in low light situations. Each cell transforms the sunlight into energy through a photovoltaic process (converting photons into electrons). Working as a cohesive unit these cells can generate electricity that will work with solar compatible gate opener systems. As a rule of thumb; heavier gates and/or more frequent cycles (a cycle is defined as one open and closure) the more solar wattage you’ll need. Review your gate opener manual for information on which panel would best suit your needs.

*Make and model may vary from picture above.

Optimum Orientation for Solar Panels: (Your Latitude x 0.9)+ 29 Degrees= # of degrees your panel should be angled towards true South from the horizontal position (laying flat pointing directly up)

	Gate Crafters has the resources you need. How do you use your gate opener system once you get it? Gate Crafters  is the only retailer to give a real answer to this question. We have develop videos for installing many of our gate openers and products and write DIY focused manuals for most gate openers and have individual instructions for each accessory to be installed with each gate opener.

	Gate Crafters has actual experience. We have a testing area, we have factory and internal training courses, we build gates and have our own gates that are automated, we attended all industry trade shows in multiple countries and are a member of the AFA, and we pay visits to our chosen manufacturers' factories. All these factors are what have lead to us having so many exclusive additions. When you see and actually use as many products as we have you tend to have many ideas for minor changes that have major impacts. We acted on these ideas and have utilized them to help thousands of customers automate their gates.

• GTO: SW2000XL, SW2002XL, SW2500, SW2502, SW3000XL, SW3002XL, SW4000XL, SW4002XL, SL1000, SL1002, SL2000, SL2002, old Pro 1000/1002 & 2000/2002


• Mighty Mule: FM 200, FM350, FM352, FM500, FM502, old FM700 & FM702


• Estate Swing: E-S 300, E-S 302, E-S 500, E-S 502, E-S 1100, E-S 1102, E-SC 1102, E-S 1600, E-S 1602, E-SC 1600, E-SC 1602, E-SU 2200, E-SU 2202, E-S 450, E-SL 1200, E-SL 1800, E-SL 2000AC


• Apollo: 1500, 1600, 1550, 1650, 3500ETL, 3600ETL, 7000UL, 7500ETL, BA-12


• Zareba: G450, G452, G550, G552, G750, G752


• Most other gate openers

	GateCrafters.com has the resources you need. How do you use your gate opener system once you get it? GateCrafters.com is the only retailer to give a real answer to this question. We have develop videos for installing many of our gate openers and products and write DIY focused manuals for most gate openers and have individual instructions for each accessory to be installed with each gate opener.

	GateCrafters.com has actual experience. We have a testing area, we have factory and internal training courses, we build gates and have our own gates that are automated, we attended all industry trade shows in multiple countries and are a member of the AFA, and we pay visits to our chosen manufacturers' factories. All these factors are what have lead to us having so many exclusive additions. When you see and actually use as many products as we have you tend to have many ideas for minor changes that have major impacts. We acted on these ideas and have utilized them to help thousands of customers automate their gates.

For over a decade GateCrafters.com has been the premier online retailer of gate openers and gate opener accessories. Because of our extensive technical and installation knowledge, we are authorized to sell to the DIY market. You can access our trained technical staff 7 days a week from 9 am to 9 pm, EST. When you DIY install your gate opener system, you will save $1000s of dollars over the life of your gate opener. You will have working knowledge of your gate opener installation and how the gate opener works. This will make it easier for you to troubleshoot your system and perform routine maintenance, if needed in the future.

• Order specific customized accessory wiring instructions
• 360 degree accessories - we can take you through exit, entry, safety, power, and all other minute details to create a fully rounded kit.
• Free 24/7/365 Installation Support
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• Largest Number of Certified Techs in America
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• Extremely competitive pricing
• Free shipping on all accessories purchased with a gate opener
• We stock replacement parts
• Many brands of many types of accessories, enough to handle just about any operational situation you can imagine