Regalo Maxi Super Wide Walk Thru Gate – White
(as of 27/04/2010 05:15 - more info)
$65
$49
Listed Under: Doors, Gates & Ramps
Easy to install and removePerfect for pets tooGate it expands to 59" for those extra wide openingsLever style handle offers an easy one touch releaseMade up of sturdy and durable all steel constructio..read more
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I have this gate up in my home to keep my dog locked up during the day. He is a 70 pound Black lab, and this gate works perfectly for what we need of it. The gate opens and closes to prevent us from having to step over. I think this product is very handy and works great for the price.
Although the instruction manual claims, “This gate can be used in openings from 38 to 60 inches,” there is a window between 40 and 45 inches where the gate cannot be made to work. Using only the main gate (without extension) it will span up to 40″ and the gate with extension can only be shortened to 45″, leaving the gap between 40 and 45 inches, which happened to be the opening I wanted to span.
In addition, I didn’t like that it would only swing one way; also, the latching mechanism seemed cumbersome. It’s probably a good gate if you have a very wide opening, but otherwise, stick with something else. The two stars are because the product was not as advertised.
My hallway opening is about 44.5″ which falls between the claimed 37-59″ capabilities of the product. However the provided extension leaves 5 inches of itself protruding into the pass-through, just waiting to snag something or someone. Only option is to take a hack saw to it or return it.
I hesitated buying this gate after reading the reviews (I always sort by user review). But have been quite pleased. First, I needed a door that would open to the side, and this was the only good option I found. Construction is good, all metal. Install was relatively easy. I do wish the bottom attachment was a bit higher to avoid the 1/4 round at the bottom of the wall, but since each of the four adjustments is independent, I was able to work around it. Additionaly the 2nd gate I bought tat the same time had the same problem. I realized it is because they want the bottom to be very close to the floor (this one has a floor balance below the door hinge). Door is easy to open, which was a just for me because a 90 yr old mother must pass through it, and my purpose was to shut in dogs not kids, so I did NOT want the dog door opening.
I like the install, it was not hard, took less than 30 minutes. Would much rather have an install that protects my walls and protects against pushing, rather than a pressure mount that caves in the walls.
Will test it out on kids this weekend. They might be able to undo the latch. I use simply the easy up-down latch , for pass through while containing pets. However if one uses the adjoining catch latch which requires a two hand opening, I would think it would contain some children. .. but then kids can be pretty smart and pretty determined! anyway for my purpose – a dog gate, it was excellent.
My three year old figured out how to open this in about two seconds. It holds my 1 1/2 year old twins back (but not the three year old). I guess this might be good till they are about two. Then you will have to lock it with an additional lock (what I do).