Awl--
Is is possible to get generic remote openers, like the generic remotes for TV/VCRs? LiftMaster and the local dealer are banging me hard for add'l remotes.
Is it possible to defeat the electric eye? Mine are causing trouble, replacements are not cheap, and kids/pets are not an issue.
TIA.
-- Mr. P.V.'d formerly Droll Troll
I bought an extra remote for our Craftsman door when our daughter got her own car. Cost me $20.
HTH,
Jeff
They must be available somewhere. Most new cars today have a 2 or 3 position GD remote built into in them. My son's works with 2 rolling code openers at his new house and my 1970's vintage fossil just fine.
-- Herb snipped-for-privacy@herbstein.com
Check at your local Lowes or HD. You should find one there.
Why not just fix it. They are generally not a problem. (note: just because you don't have kids or a dog does not mean your neighbor does not.)
With my late fathers place we just placed the electric eyes up in the rafters, close together. Never an issue. He hated them dang things.
Keep in mind that if someone was injured it could mean a lot to their attorney if you had disabled the mandated safety feature. Even if you feel safe doing it, I don't believe it is a good idea.
I have had two openers since the early 70's on two different garages. Not once did any of the electric eyes malfunction. I might add that it did save my girlfriends car a couple of times when she did not have it far enough into the garage.
yes, it is possible.
But they should work just by adjusting & cleaning,
cheers Bob
That's the way mine are also. 1" apart right above the opener mounted on the ceiling.
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