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Site survey, wiring preparation, installation steps, servicing and troubleshooting.

Installation & Maintenance5 min read
What to Expect During Gate Automation Installation: Site Survey to Handover
A step-by-step look at gate automation installation, from the first site survey and gate checks to wiring, testing, safety setup and handover.
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Installation & Maintenance5 min read
Gate Motor Maintenance Checklist: Routine Care That Prevents Breakdowns
A practical gate motor maintenance checklist for Tamil Nadu homes: monthly checks, cleaning, monsoon care and when to call a technician.
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Installation & Maintenance5 min read
Automatic Gate Not Working? Common Faults and What to Check First
Automatic gate not working? Safe first checks for power, remote batteries, photocells and manual release, and when to call a technician.
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Planning Conduits and Switch Points for Automation: A Checklist for New Homes
Building a new home? Plan home automation wiring early: conduits, neutral at switch boxes, deep back boxes, data cabling and points for gates and CCTV.
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CCTV and Digital Lock Maintenance: A Yearly Check-Up for Homeowners
A yearly CCTV maintenance and digital lock check-up for homeowners: camera cleaning, recording checks, storage, batteries and access codes.
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