BUILDING ON SOLAR POWER TO THE MODERN GATE ON OUR 8 ACRE OFF GRID PROPERTY!
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Wish there was a update of some sort, many people including myself are concerned and truly happy if this is your Marriage time. Y'all deserve lots of happiness!! ❤️
I'm totally using "Today's been a great week!" The fence looks awesome. Thanks for the laughs and have a lovely wedding!
Where are you two? No video second week.....worried about your safety.
❤Congratulations to Matt and Best Wishes for Kristen for your betrothal!
Thousands of your fans hope that you had a videographer "catch" your wedding...and that you will consider sharing it with us!
Hello Kristen and Matt. Im so worried something happened to you guys. I hope its that your on vacation, getting married. Miss you both and the animals. 🐔🐔🐔
Concerned. Where are they? My favorite channel has gone dark....
@@stevenpurcell4292 It is said: "They did just get married 2 weeks ago and honeymooning"
@@GoPoundSalt Thank you for the confirmation. Ive watched them for what seems like years. thx again
What has happened to you guys,4 weeks and no update.
@@rodtait8441 They went off and got married and probably taking a well-deserved break from editing video and enjoying each other.
Hey guys, I've used solar powered gate openers on my farm for @15 years. The gates are programmed to be slightly staggered so they can properly overlap. I didn't see it, but you must have a solar charge controller in the system to regulate constant power to the batteries or they will get fried over time. I have found over the years that the provided solar panels just aren't adequate for tropical climates. 10 watts is not enough for 2 marine batteries and days of cloudy weather. Just this year I finally broke down and bought a 100 watt big daddy so the batteries are at constant power for several days of clouds. A good Uncle Matty trick is to wire in a constant LED light on the inside so you can see at all times if the system is working correctly--No light=no power. Your PC board has a flashing terminal on it and you can wire another LED on the outside to start flashing when you hit the remote from the outside.
You need to put toppers on your fence and gates, rain water will soak into the gaps and end grain..Your hard work won't last 5 minutes with the amount of rain you get there.
Same thing I was thinking!
Matt and Kristin, I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!❤️. My Sunday’s wouldn’t be complete if I didn’t spend 30 minutes watching your channel. Matt, you come across as a rank amateur do it your selfer but you ROCK!!! Kristin, you are the epitome of “behind every good man is a good woman”. You also ROCK❤️!!! The privacy wall, fence, and gate opener are 100% professionally done. Pat yourself on the back. I’m an 80 year old rank amateur that couldn’t hold a candle to your accomplishments, whatever that means🤣.
Today WAS a great week, whenever I get to watch GBU is a great week. Matt, I’m glad you get to go to Kristen’s wedding.
Do you want an invite suck hole
hahahahahha
Good month! One thing I have learned is to keep spare batteries for your gate clicker in every vehicle as well as in the house. I wish you were sailing back to the mainland for the wedding. ""May you live as long as you wish and love as long as you live. "
Three years ago I recommended you marry Kristen, glad you see her value, Congratulations. You two are a great team and I'm so impressed with your spirit to accomplish. You've done so much and your entry to the land is so beautiful.
In another world and time, I would also do the plank fence. In my world, it would be stolen. So double row brick wall for me!!!!
At 2:39 in the video, I see a baby Breadfruit tree on the edge of your property. You should try to clear some space around it, and you'll always have Breadfruit available.
I suggest that you seal the tip of the boards so that water doesn't penetrate ! Epoxy will be fine...
Hope they are OK. You would think they would post a message or even a video short about being out for 2 weeks so far.
They said at the end of the video they are getting married and taking time off from the projects. Let them enjoy their honeymoon.
Today has indeed been a great week.
Good Job, on the fence and it is about time to make the Lovely Kristin a legitimately kept woman. I always enjoy your posts.
Matt, just add an overlap board on the inside of one of the gates if you're concerned about the gap!
Mat
Put a small strip of wood or copper on top of your wood fence & post , keep rain out of open end of wood, will last a lot longer and look good
Wood under and behind batteries will help insulate them from the concrete.
You need to seal that wood with stain or clear sealer or it won't last long in the moisture and sun. Raw wood is like a sponge to water and mildew/mold and the sun will cook it like a match. From an old fence builder.
This is the second week you haven’t put out an episode. Is your wedding happening? Did something else happen and are y’all OK? Hope to see another episode soon. I’m really missing my GBU fix.
They can"t be doing anything they haven"t done before.
😵💫
I would mount diagonal cables on inside of gates with turn buckles to prevent sagging ( just a thought)
Great idea, stainless steel so it doesn't rust.
I predict they are going to eventually need heavier duty hinges.
The extra line in the conduit could be used for wiring for 2 Coach Lights on the outside !
If those gates continue to sag Matt may need to install a diagonal cable tensioner. Kinda like rigging.
Almost every double gate I have ever seen, the two halves moved at different times, rates. The big thing it fully opens and closes.
"Today's been a great week" would be an awesome T-shirt! Nice to see how well things are coming along. Have a wonderful wedding!
Pro tip: Put a thin 2” strip on the “early” door of your gate. It will allow the two doors to align and hide any cracks.
@Mat, consider adding at least one more hinge to each gate. it will distribute the weight more evenly.
We're hoping to hear from you soon. Your well-being is on our minds, and we would be grateful for an update. Please let us know how you're doing so we can put our worries to rest. Thank you. Are both of you okay?
I know exactly what you mean, that anticipation each Sunday, it's the best part of my week ...on RUclips. I started following Kristen and Matt back when he was sporting the mustache 😂 first episode I watched was when he built the thingy for the outboard motor. I've really grown attached to them. I worry about the battery acid Matt spilt on himself in this episode. I hope each day they're in good health, probably just kicking it in the BVI with Bear enjoying their honeymoon
I am guessing a family issue, which can be anything.
They did just get married 2 weeks ago and honeymooning
@@moniquedavis8128 Either we missed something, or the fan base wasn't aware, or only paying fans. Which is a bit cold...
They skipped town!
if you have wifi, you can install a wifi module in the control panel and have alexa/siri configured to open the gate remotely.
You put a strip over the one that slower, so it closes against the other.
guys the tops of your fence planks look like they are taking moisture. if you've not sealed them do so quick with your stain.
Totally encapsulate your positive battery connection with axel grease and it won't corrode in that tropical rain forest y'all live in. Yes I'm a Texan.
If you cap the wall it might last longer and possible fit a small filler plank to overlap the gate to close the gap between doors
You two are hilarious. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. I’m guessing it’s possibly now. Hope all goes well and are looking forward to seeing how you both scrub up in your clobber. Love from Australia 🇦🇺
1 Congratulations on the marriage. Matt, don't do anymore sanding.The wood will naturally Shrink. I look forward to your videos every Sunday. Thank you.
what about some kind of lamps on top of the fence? like old style copper carriage lamps
congrats 🎉on the wedding. nice wedding pics. people need to settled down on the negative comments. you enjoy your time relax and come back strong.!!! do miss yall though!!❤
We knew they were going to get married, but they never said they weren't going to post for three weeks. I can't imagine that they don't see people's concern.
Pictures? can you say where we can see them.
Did you fill the cinder block cells with concrete where you bolted the hydraulic ram to the wall??
If not you still can by taping a hole above and below. Stuff the cell below with wadded up paper to hold the new concrete poured in the top hole. If there is no existing concrete filled in those cells, your ram screws into the wall will not last long at all. They will eventually wobble loose as you are using the gates.
Also, stick wheels on the bottoms of both gates to keep them from sagging. Otherwise they will continue to sag, and you will be always sanding to make them meet and close all the way.
Kristen, your man MATT is one freakin talented man! Treat him right girl!!!
For a secret outside button. drive 2 nails or screws through the wood or wall and attach the gate wires to them. then just touch the screw heads with your car keys. Incase your remote battery go dead, you can still open the gate!
If the sagging continues to worsen, you might consider switching to strap hinges, which not only prevent sag, they are super handsome!!
I don’t know what the heck I’m talking about, but that swinging double door set up looks like Beverly Hills !! 👍
Matt's got so many skills and if he doesn't he learns... Also his attitude and vibe is top notch 👌
Escaped from the a team I love it when I plan comes together keep on doing what you're doing and you will have a beautiful home very soon.
As usual, I really enjoyed today's "episode". Please start applying wood sealant to your beautiful fence. Without the sealant, your fence will rot really quickly. I had a house in St. Thomas for years and wood rots very quickly.
You can always use WallClaw Anchors if the gate bolts get loose.
Water is the enemy of those openers id pull them apart and silicone the plastic cover shut or maybe drill a small drain hole in the bottom. Or your gonna get like 3y out of them.
you could put an over lapping lip to help hide the seam of the 2 sides of the fence it would be keep looking square for a long time.
Outstanding electric gate is functional and beautiful.😊
Looks great, you need to put a top on your board to keep the rain off the end grains.
Have you thought about gate wheels on the bottom ends of each gate? They will fend off gravity and gate sag which happens to all gates.
Good tip on the leaving a string just encase for the future...
With all of those scrap wood bits, a fire pit would be a good addition to the Base Camp....It's called Algebra(Yuck)....
You need to protect the top part of your planks and your wall from the rain. Soon, you're gonna have swollen wood and dripping stains all over. You should also protect the bottom part of your wall. Keep it looking great! +1
I haven't had much luck with Tapcons. I think the through bolts are the way to go, and a little stucco would make it invisible. Always fun with you. Happy wedding and enjoying your family.
Since when does not having worked or done something ever stop you from doing it without instructions, for that matter, even paying attention to instructions or research? You do it! Did you take a power failure into consideration regarding the gate's operation? Do you have a backup? Do you remember the wall is built using cinderblocks? Should you not use an anchor to give it more surface to spread the holding load? Tapcons are for concrete, if I remember correctly. You need holding strength here. When you say something should not be an issue, it will surely be. We still love you!
Those Tapcons will hold for sure.. and honestly I would NOT have thru bolted either, you always can down the road IF you have to but you made right choice.
I have four electric gates (2 pairs) and they both open and close just like yours. One gate is a little in advance of the other. They work fine and have always been the same since the day of installation 20 years ago, so I wouldn't worry.
You have a keen eye on placing the knots in the wood. Looks great.
What a pair you guys are. Love you both. GREAT job on the gates and fence...!!! Gonna be Matty and Krista's Villa on the Hill!!
Maybe someone should formally name Kristin's & Matty's place?
Villa on the Hilla
I love what you two are doing!!
I would like to suggest that I think your gate needs two more sets of hinges on each side with the amount of weight and possible wind speeds on those bad boys.
You could put a sag line on the gate doors ..Use all thread and a cleat diagonal top left to bottom right.. good luck… always enjoying your videos
That whole fence and stucco wall and automatic gate puts you folks into the millionaire leagues. Looks fantastic! Congratulations on your wedding and keep on keepin' on !
Should be able to make adjustments on the arms to correct opening issues. Gate/fence looks great guys. Looking good GBU!
Matt and Kristen are you not going to share any news or just keep us who have been loyal to you for years in the dark?
You’ll be alright. If not, stay strong. We are all in this together.The time will come. K ✊🏻 k.
You didn't hear what happen? Omg
I'm so happy for you both. I've watched every episode and have seen you both grow and succeed in everything you set your minds to. You both are perfect for each other
Good job with the operator installation. To adjust how far the gates open refer to page 27 of the manual adjusting limits and adjust the “A” limit next to the pivot point of the wall bracket. To change the gate to open and close at the same time change the #3 and #4 dip switches to off. This is on so if you have a mag lock or strike installed. If you have any problems with the batteries in the future make sure you swap to Marine Deep Cycle batteries. They stay charged better on solar applications. Gate operators is what I do for a living. Enjoy!
Sweet Trick sucking the line through Matt. I use a wire pull retractable tool, but THAT is the way to adapt and overcome without buying another tool.
Two thoughts, consider adding more hinges it will prevent sag over time and always put your batteries on wood. Concrete or earth will provide a conductive path and lead to battery discharge over time and reduce lifetime especially with lead acid.
Looks like your building a resort there! Congrats on the marriage!
Keep checking in to see if there's an update. Hope it's honeymoon and nothing else.
Hope your ok.
The string you pull through a pipe is called a messenger
I did the ultimate "Uncle Matty" A solar gate opener for my beer cooler. I wholeheartly recommend.😃
no video again, i'm getting worried i hope you kids are okay, God bless
If you ever want an inexspensive capping method for your double wooden fence, look into square shaped gutter lengths that come in all widths and colours. Here in South Africa its made of galvanised metal but oversees I see it comes in compound material thats like plastic. Just something to think about seeing as you have so much rain on the open top end of the wood grain boards.
One gate should be a little behind the other to prevent the two jamming together! That as it should be!
The fence looks great, but are you not worried that a good storm will blow the planks off as the screws do not go deep into the wood. Hope it does not happen but !!!!!!
A plastic grocery sack was great for putting wire through pipe
Nice job. Now all the little critters will be safe. 😊 You guys are awesome! 💖
that was good & funny. sometimes they stagger multiple motor start-ups because that’s when the motors need the most Amps to begin moving. Once moving the motors usually draw less current. Best not to strain the power supply, fuses and cabling with an unnecessarily double high starting surge.
Admire the work…regard from Tokyo❤
Matt. Do not leave batteries on cement, it drains them. Put a piece of wood underneath.
Good luck.
You need to put a piece of wood under those batteries. The concrete will drain the power from the batteries.
All the best for the nuptials. May Tyra not interrupt the preacher with a rendition of “It should have been me!”
congradulations on your wedding, hope you both have a very happy, healthy, and prosperous life together, God bless. Oh, great job on the wall and gate, nice job.
"Today has been a great week." (see ya next week) love it, totally a sentiment at the end of every Monday.....lol
I would buy a "Today has been a Good Week" tee..
matt you should have secured the fence with the anchor bolts through the fence because you didn't the bolt inside over time is going to route out the brick and concrete through movement you're going to have to replace that 100%
Lovely breadfruit tree at the end of your fence, take care of it, great food!
Uncle Matty you kill me.....SHe said "Boy don't you dare talk to me like that you just get my fence right!!!!!!!" You tell em Kristen!!!!!
Your entry really is impressive ; we've had an electric gate for many years and it makes for a much more secure property . One thing matt if the gates develope any sagging i've seen people mount small wheels for added stability . Also build a small enclosure for your batteries ... you know all this stuff your a good builder ! BTW : Congradulations on the wedding plans go team go !
For wooden gate sage use cable and a cable tensioner for the cross brace. That way you can adjust it. Using a wood cross brace causes the gate to warp when the wood dries.
Matt, I believe your batteries will drain quickly if left stored on the concrete block. You need to build a wood shelf. Check with your battery supplier.
That’s was belief with batteries for a long time however with newer batteries it is not true, and in fact the cement can act as a heat sink and keep the batteries cooler to hold a better charge.
Nice job!!! Just a side note..never ever bang on a battery post. It could loosen the internal connection inside the battery. If this happens when the battery get under load it could spark and blow up. Had it happen on a battery a customer banged with. Hammer to smash the battery clamp on the battery. Luckily it just popped the top off the battery but the smell of atomized acid was pretty strong and there were many holes in my jeans and shirt after the next washing so I definitely got sprayed a bit. The doors and fence look great.
well done
Every “estate” needs a name. Like to put on your gate. You need to name of your place!
We named ours Appreciation Acres
Gate Expert! I fabricate Gates and do electronic work, and have for years, not a big fan of those cheaper ones, but if installed right they do work. couple tips: you do need to bolt through the wood with big washers, the constant push pull will eventually work out the wood screws you used, Get 3/8" or metric equivalent all thread and epoxy set for the arm mount on the concrete, use all 4 holes to ensure the same issue. those points will cause failure and remember you built 2 big sails that will catch a lot of wind. the delay is for a overlap, should be able to adjust that out, its listed under leaf 2 delay.
Cut an end cap for each end of the gates, would really give the gates a polished look. Just a suggestion 😊