Summer Infant Sure and Secure 6 Foot Metal Expansion Gate Review
My wife and I needed a way to keep our twin toddlers out of the kitchen, since its a bit dangerous in there for them. The walkway into the kitchen is exactly 6 feet wide and I thought it would be a challenge to find a gate wide enough for the opening. Thankfully, this Summer Infant gate worked perfectly for us. First off, don't be disappointed if when you assemble the gate with all the extensions, it is not 6ft wide, however, the screws that attach to the side that connect to the wall supports stick out far enough and provide plenty of support once it's installed. From un-boxing to installation, the process took about 15-20 minutes. The instructions say you could install this to drywall, but I would not recommend that unless the gate isn't going to be "tested," meaning if will get yanked & pulled, because it will come right out of the drywall. For this gate to work at its maximum width, you must install the mounts into studs or a wood surface. Thankfully, the opening I installed in was wood. The true test was going to be my son or daughter pulling and yanking on the gate like good toddler do, and I'm happy to report that while there is considerable "give" in the center of the gate, the gate did pass the ultimate toddler test and withstood their onslaught. The door does open both ways but does NOT auto close. However, you can close it and lock it with one hand and it is quite sturdy. Highly recommended for larger openings.
Summer Infant Sure and Secure 6 Foot Metal Expansion Gate Feature
- Fits openings 44'' to 72'', 106cm to 183cm and stands 30', 76cm tall
- Secure hardware mounted design, great for double doorways and extra-wide openings
- One-handed stylish arched walk thru door
- 4 extensions included
- Three language packaging
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easy to install - Janet K. Holmes - Reno, Nv USA
We are using this to block our dog off. He does not jump against it at all and it functions well for us.
Nice gate, easy to install. - William Arthur - Michigan, USA
I spent some time reviewing different gates before purchasing this one. This gate was for my daughter's apartment, for my now 6-month old grand-daughter. I cannot comment about her interactions with the gate, as she is just starting to crawl and has not attempted a jail-break yet. Note the color is not white, but an off-white, light beige.
The gate was very easy to install (please note, however, that I am an electirican and serve as handy-man for everyone I know). I would still say that installation is easy for just about anyone. Temporary removal of the gate is a breeze, it just pops out and back into the mounts. This does not make it less secure, it will not just accidentally fall out of place either. My daughter likes it and said she thinks it looks good too. The construction is solid, this thing looks like it is built to last. Unlike reviews for other gates I read this is highly adjustable so the bolts on the ends should not have to reach far and will not leave a gap. The gate operates with one hand and swings both ways. It does not automatically swing closed.
I really like this gate, and would purchase it again. I am an over-protective grandpa and it meets my standards. It is easy to operate, install, remove and it looks good as well.
Jun 30, 2010 06:32:32
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