Saturday, July 3, 2010

KidCo G15 White Center Gateway with Walk Through Pressure Gate

KidCo G15 White Center Gateway with Walk Through Pressure Gate Review


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I reluctantly purchased this gate after reading some of the 1 star reviews, and I was very careful unpacking it, because I wanted to be ready to return it. Let me start off by saying, "There is nothing wrong with this gate." Could this gate have more features? yes... like an alarm if you leave it open, or a spring that automatically closes it behind you, but this gate works fine.

To those who don't like stubbing your toe... don't get a pressure mount gate... however on the bottom of the stairs, to stubbing is highly unlikely... toe stubbing happens at the top of the stairs, and usually while climbing the stairs. "Stub my toe once, shame on you, stub my toe twice, shame on me."

For those who are concerned that it falls apart... I've had it for a couple of months now... I was worried about the plastic latch, but it seems to work fine, I would expect it to last the 2 years or so until the baby is safe on the stairs. I will update if it breaks.

For those of you concerned that the baby will open the gate when it is locked... not if installed properly. The instructions are poorly written. They could be more clear. Their tension gauge is a waste. Here's what you do: Install the gate, until the pressure holds it where you want. Close the gate, and lock the latch. Pull/push up on the door with the approximate strength of your kid. If the door moves, you need to add more tension. As a result, I would be careful installing it against drywall if it is at a midpoint between two studs... I have one side against drywall, and I haven't had a problem.

KidCo G15 White Center Gateway with Walk Through Pressure Gate Feature

  • Pressure mounted metal gate
  • Does not damage walls or hardwood
  • Should be used in door openings
  • Not recommended for the top of steps
  • Constructed of strong tubular steel
Unlike most of the metal safety gates on the market, the Center Gateway does not permanently attach to walls or banisters with hinges and screws. Instead, this 29.5-inch-high steel barrier uses a pressure-mounted system to hold it in place across doorways and halls in your house. Although it may lack the complete strength of a permanently mounted gate and probably shouldn't be used in front of stairways, the Center Gateway is far more versatile: after installation you can easily detach and move it throughout your home to block off-limit rooms and spaces as needed. The Center Gateway also eliminates the need for drilling holes into the wood and metalwork around your home. The gateway is designed to block spaces from 29.25 to 37.5 inches wide, and you can purchase optional extension kits (sold separately) to extend the gate's length to almost 49 inches. Adult assembly is required. --Chris Burns KidCo's premiere Center Gateway is a pressure mounted gate that installs quickly without tools or hardware, leaving no holes to damage walls or woodwork. The U-shaped frame remains firmly installed while the center walk-through door opens in either direction.

The basic Center Gateway fits openings of 29.25" to 37.5" wide. Optional Gateway 5.5 Extensions are available for openings up to 48 1/8" wide. Constructed of strong tubular steel, it stands 29.5" tall. It's great for kids and pets.

Features:

  • Pressure mounted gate
  • Easy to install without tools or hardware
  • Walk-through door opens in either direction
  • Fits openings of 29.25" to 37.5" wide
  • Optional extensions are sold separately


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Customer Reviews

Very Pleased - S. Jordan - Las Vegas, NV
Very pleased with this gate. It was easy to install even with the extension we needed to buy with it. My 4 year old can also use it without any issues which I like.

Works great - Yuman - AZ
Easy to install and easy to use. It took my six year old a few tries to figure it out-because of the button.But she eventually got it down pat!


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