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Sold as one unit. (1 unit = each.) For use on metal, wood and vinyl gates. Fits 1″ to 6″ diameter posts. Made with polymer and stainless steel components that will not rust, bind or stain. Horizontally and vertically adjustable. Easy to install. Key lockable for add security. Replaces SKU # 5192158. Carded clamshell. Manufacturer number: S836-171. SKU #: 5439393. Country of origin: Australia. Distributed by National Mfg. Sales Co.
Product Features
- For use on metal, wood and vinyl gates
- Fits 1″ to 6″ diameter posts
- Made with polymer and stainless steel components that will not rust, bind or stain
- Horizontally and vertically adjustable
- Easy to install
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Functional – It Solves a Problem I recently purchased and installed the “dual access gate latch” to solve the problem of always being on the “wrong side of my yard gate” and having to go around to the other side (where the padlock was). I’d been looking for something like this for a long time and was pleasantly surprised to discover that there actually IS such a thing! Being able to open the gate from either side will definitely make yard work a lot less of a hassle, as I can now go from front-to-back or back-to-front using an otherwise-locked gate.PROS:1. It has a “real” lock cylinder that uses a “real” house-type key. This is so much better than those cheap stamped keys that come with many padlocks nowadays.2. Doesn’t take an inordinate amount of time to install (about 1-1/2 hours for my first one) and should install easily on most wooden gates with a post or other suitable framing (e.g., a 4×4 post and 2×4 framing).CONS:1. Among the poorest installation instructions I’ve ever seen. Actually, there are no descriptive (written) instructions at all – just a series of pictorial diagrams in three different languages. You CAN figure it out, but it takes some time and is definitely not for someone with little or no mechanical inclination. However, once you’ve done one, additional latches should be a snap.2. With the exception of the bolt and latch itself, construction is plastic, which was a disappointment (but common nowadays). The housing itself is polycarbonate, which is a better grade of plastic, but still plastic.3. The latch is attached to the gate and post using short (1″) wood screws. This isn’t nearly as sturdy and secure as a conventional steel gate latch and padlock, and could easily be forced by someone intent on breaking in. So this type of latch is not a good choice for security.4. At over $60, it’s probably over-priced, considering the type of construction and the fact that it doesn’t provide very good security.CONCLUSION:This is a functional device. It solves a problem: that of the homeowner being able to easily use a locked gate from either side. What it lacks in security might be made up for in reducing the “annoyance factor” of always being on the wrong side of the gate! 😉
Great Gate Latch – Installation Instructions lacking I installed this gate on a 6′ tall by 4′ wide cedar gate latching to another smaller gate section. The smaller one has the post the larger side has the catch. The ability to push a button and open from the inside was the key selling point for me, being able to lock it is secondary but still will be nice when on vacation. We had one similar but we had to drill a hole and run a string and half the time manually latch the gate. This latch solved that problem completely. Gate now shuts and latches without a hitch. Now to the installation instructions: First – DO NOT USE the little grey PVC tube unless you have a hollow vinyl post – would of been nice if this was in bold print somewhere in the instructions. I tried to use it on the wood gate and spent 45 minutes on it before I finally found the teeny tiny writing saying not to use unless on vinyl. Second: I typically do well with pics. in instructions rather than a bunch of drawn out written explanations – not so with these instructions. From the look and my experience you could install on any gate set up so chances are you can make it work. I read other reviews complaining about the plastic and was prepared for that but was pleasently surprised with the solid feel and sturdy construction – time will tell but if it lasts two years, for the money, I’d say it’s money well spent. My 4 stars are due to the instructions not the product.
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