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[bigtiller]

These are commercial grade openers. I paid somewhere around $650 each. In a visit with my supplier he offered to take them back and get me two more. Mutually we agreed we can't agree that the problem would be fixed....

This is a pic of mine, it is a commercial grade also that lifts a 12x24 ft insulated steel door that is 3" thick. Notice the little box on the perforated angle iron mounting bracket? It is slightly above the opener unit and has 4 wires connected to it.

That is what changes the frequency from the troublesome 3** the opener puts out, to the friendly 2** frequency which is compatible with my radio and 20 fixtures with 6 tube T-8 florescent lights and supposedly LED lights. It is a LiftMaster product sold and installed by my door company out of Ames Iowa.

 

[bindian]

Richard,
Ask him if he wants to sale it.
hugs, Brandi

Brandi, I am Blessed to have a family member that owns this one so I got to use it free.

 

[ovrszd]

If those lights are interfering with FM radio too, they are definitely the problem that needs to be corrected. Unfortunately LEDs can also be problems, but I would start there.

Yeah, ironically my electrical supplier said he's encountered problems with LED but hadn't with flourescents.

LED technology is moving very fast. It's definitely the current best choice. In my case it's the ballasts. So my conversion will eliminate them.

 

[ovrszd]

This is a pic of mine, it is a commercial grade also that lifts a 12x24 ft insulated steel door that is 3" thick. Notice the little box on the perforated angle iron mounting bracket? It is slightly above the opener unit and has 4 wires connected to it.

That is what changes the frequency from the troublesome 3** the opener puts out, to the friendly 2** frequency which is compatible with my radio and 20 fixtures with 6 tube T-8 florescent lights and supposedly LED lights. It is a LiftMaster product sold and installed by my door company out of Ames Iowa.


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Can you give me the name of your door company? I'd likecto discuss this with them before I convert my lights. Thanks!!!

 

[ovrszd]

Richard,
Ask him if he wants to sale it.
hugs, Brandi

I tried to buy it. I don't like borrowing. He wouldn't sell.

It had a bearing going bad and needed the hitch rebuilt so I fixed those things in payment for using it. He scolded me.

 

[bigtiller]

Can you give me the name of your door company? I'd likecto discuss this with them before I convert my lights. Thanks!!!

Here is their web sight. Also, if you feel like going for a ride, I am 95 minutes (104 miles) from downtown Eagleville Mo.

Ames Top Rated, Quality Garage Doors & Openers - Fence Installation -

 

[ovrszd]

I'll give them a call next week. Thanks for the info. If I come up that way I'll contact you.

 

[murphy1244]

Hey Richard!Guess what I found on my old computer??

 

[truckdiagnostics]

FYI, when we converted over we got our bulbs from these guys. Happy with the price and service. We did have issues and they were responsive.
LED Lighting Solutions & Commercial Lighting Fixtures | Shop ALB
Also, if i remember correctly you have to check the ends the bulbs go in. don't remember why, but we had to change one end the bulbs went in. Conversion was easy took longer than I wanted, lot of over head work. Don't regret doing it.

 

[ovrszd]

Hey Richard!Guess what I found on my old computer??

Anyone else and I'd take a guess, with you my friend I am reluctant. But I'll take a stab. Your password??? ��

 

[ovrszd]

FYI, when we converted over we got our bulbs from these guys. Happy with the price and service. We did have issues and they were responsive.
LED Lighting Solutions & Commercial Lighting Fixtures | Shop ALB
Also, if i remember correctly you have to check the ends the bulbs go in. don't remember why, but we had to change one end the bulbs went in. Conversion was easy took longer than I wanted, lot of over head work. Don't regret doing it.

The conversion is based on whether your tombstone lamp holders are shunted or not.

Mine aren't so I use an LED bulb that gets it's power and ground from one end. The tombstone on the other end simply holds the bulb.

I lucked out in that regard. My conversion would be very simple.

 

[murphy1244]

Anyone else and I'd take a guess, with you my friend I am reluctant. But I'll take a stab. Your password??? ��

Yes my friend. My other puter had a major stroke and is in for a autopsy. I pulled my old putor out and I
m still signed on. Have no idea what the password is though

 

[ovrszd]

Yes my friend. My other puter had a major stroke and is in for a autopsy. I pulled my old putor out and I
m still signed on. Have no idea what the password is though

Great to see my old friend back.

Nice Avatar!!!

 

[Xfaxman]

This is a pic of mine, it is a commercial grade also that lifts a 12x24 ft insulated steel door that is 3" thick. Notice the little box on the perforated angle iron mounting bracket? It is slightly above the opener unit and has 4 wires connected to it.

That is what changes the frequency from the troublesome 3** the opener puts out, to the friendly 2** frequency which is compatible with my radio and 20 fixtures with 6 tube T-8 florescent lights and supposedly LED lights. It is a LiftMaster product sold and installed by my door company out of Ames Iowa.


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Is there a logical reason for the bend in antenna?

 

[aczlan]

Is there a logical reason for the bend in antenna?

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It fits in the box better that way...

Aaron Z

 

[Xfaxman]

:laughing: Yep, that was my first thought, that the installer never straightened it out.

 

[bigtiller]

Is there a logical reason for the bend in antenna?

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I asked the technician if the antennas were in the preferred position, he said yes. I didn't bother to ask why the little box and the opener both had an antenna.

Time is money and there is about an hour travel time round trip for him. I could see no use in upping my bill with stupid questions so I left the building so he could work.

 

[Rustyiron]

Yes I have LED shop lights that "mess up" the FM radio.

 

[ovrszd]

Yes I have LED shop lights that "mess up" the FM radio.

Dang it.....

I'm busy wiring my house and haven't messed with the shop stuff. Haven't even called the company that Terry gave me.

If I'm at risk of having the same problem with LEDs I might be better off to try Terry's solution first.

Eric do you know whether your lights have ballasts or not?

Thanks for you guys' help.

 

[Fallon]

Dang it.....

I'm busy wiring my house and haven't messed with the shop stuff. Haven't even called the company that Terry gave me.

If I'm at risk of having the same problem with LEDs I might be better off to try Terry's solution first.

Eric do you know whether your lights have ballasts or not?

Thanks for you guys' help.

1 of the 2 cheap LED light bars i put on my tractor clobber the radio reasonably well. Generally it's not the LEDs themselves, it's the cheap poorly designed & shielded power supplies. Although in most cases that's a distinction without a difference. Really a ballast is just a specialty power supply. Slightly more prone to RF interference, but just a power supply.