Richell One-Touch 150 Pet Gate, Origami White Review
I purchased this gate after my wife and I got tired of almost breaking our necks stepping over a fixed gate. This gate does a very good job of confining our 5lb Yorkie and 20lb Shiba to the kitchen. The gate is sturdy and tall enough to contain much larger pets, and with a rail spacing of just 1 1/2 inches, I can't imagine a dog or cat small enough to slip through.
Once installed, the gate works very well. The latching mechanism is rather unsightly and made of gray plastic. I would have preferred color matching to the rest of the gate (the same goes for the adjusters). I had intended to replace it with some other type of latch but found that it functions extremely well, latching securely at the top and the bottom while being easy to use. The gate hinges are incredibly quiet and smooth, adding to the solid feel of the unit.
I knew going in that install would be challenging in our situation. The walls on each side of the opening are not parallel to each other and the opening is 56". In reading A. Graff's excellent review for this product (in the Autumn Matte color), I knew that this was between any of the acceptable size ranges (35"-37", 47"-49", 59"-61"). With a lifetime of experience jury rigging things to work, I ordered anyway, knowing I would come up with some mounting method (even if not wife approved). It turns out it was a simple matter of using a hacksaw to cut off 4" from one of the side extensions. I wasn't concerned about the door itself being centered in the opening but I could have cut off 2" on each side extension with the same result.
Even though the side adjusters are rather unsightly, they are very effective. The manufacturer came up with an ingenious method of making sure the upper adjusters provide enough tension. Since there cannot be a horizontal support spanning the top without blocking passage, the door frame is made of heavy square steel tubing which actually bows out at the top. At first glance, it looks defective. When the upper adjusters are tightened, though, the tension pushes the frame into square. The door frame acts as a giant spring. I'm not sure if metal fatigue over time will diminish the effectiveness of this solution but, for now, it provides a very secure fit.
I would give the product a 5 rating if it weren't for the mismatch color of the plastic handle and adjusters along with the fact that the side extensions may need to be cut to size in some situations (which is undocumented).
Richell One-Touch 150 Pet Gate, Origami White Feature
- Pet gate keeps your furry friend confined to his special area
- Beautiful hardwood construction with rubber stoppers to protect surfaces
- Tension-mount design keeps gate firmly in place
- Locks and unlocks easily with 1 hand
- 90-day warranty
Richell One-Touch 150 Pet Gate, Origami White Overview
Wood One-Touch Pet Gate 150, Origami White. 35-61-inch by 2-inch by 34.6-inch
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Customer Reviews
Great gate for a good price!! - NSC -
This gate was perfect and fit's wonderfully in my door opening. I couldn't be happier!
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