Sunday, April 11, 2010

Summer's Coming: Is Your Pool Gate Ready?

With spring now here in full force, summer can't be far behind. And that means swimming pool season. Of course, before you open the pool for the year—whether you're a homeowner or manage an apartment complex—there's a lot of preparing to do. Routine pool maintenance, stocking up on chlorine, even buying new inflatables might all come to mind—but when was the last time you checked the gate of the fence surrounding your pool?

Most gate-closing systems rely on a simple coil-spring mechanism that can easily lose its closing power over time, as the springs get stretched out from constant use. The result, an unlatched gate, could leave you open to significant liability; worse, it could also lead to an easily avoidable tragedy.

The solution: Locksmith David Mowery has developed a unique "positive force gate closing system" (PFGCS) that uses the same principles as the kind of overhead door-closing arms used in numerous applications around the country.

The positive-force system doesn't rely on coil springs to slam the gate door shut—potentially deforming/damaging the springs—but can be adjusted to pull the door shut efficiently, with just the right amount of force to ensure the gate shuts completely.

But Mowery's big breakthrough was to design his system so that overhead attachment points aren't necessary. The PFGCS can be attached to just about any standard gate, making it suitable for just about any pool fence.

At Bill's Mobile Lock, we can use this new technology to provide you with a safe, efficient gate-closing mechanism that you won't wear down as quickly as standard systems, while providing better peace of mind.

Contact us today to find out more by calling 734-421-1230 or visiting:
www.billsmobilelock.net

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