We bought two of these as pet gates, and although our nimble calico can jump to the top and drop on the other side, that's no fault of the manufacturer. :)
These are constructed of welded square steel tubing, and as an engineer I'm very happy with the quality of the welds, the type of finish (a hard, durable gloss paint that is easy to clean and scratch-resistant), and the overall design.
They're easy to assemble, requiring no tools for a pressure-fit installation and only a screwdriver (and maybe a cordless drill) for semi-permanent mounting.
I have a couple of very small negative remarks, but these are insignificant enough (for us, at least) that I am still giving five stars.
1. At the bottom of the moving gate section, there is a dropdown plastic tab to provide extra resistance at the bottom in case a toddler or a larger pet tried to bend the bottom aside to squeeze through. This is no doubt a safety feature, but we occasionally have a problem with that tab dropping down when not intended, so one has to flip it back up to open the gate. I may simply remove that tab since we don't need it for the cats.
2. The 4" extensions work well (one comes with each package), but if the opening is just a little narrower than an extension will fit, the situation will be that the threaded pads extend far enough to leave a cat-sized gap along the side. I've worked around this by using a [nominal] 2x2 board pressure-fit between one side of the gate and the door frame. It works fine, but I would be thrilled if the manufacturer offered a 2" extension for those in-between situations. Longer term, I am going to try shortening one of our extensions by trimming the tip of the horizontal tubing and moving the plastic insert to the new end. (Obviously that will void the warranty, so if you try this, you do so at your own risk.)
I'm still giving the product five stars because these are small issues that don't detract from the quality, and since the product does everything it's advertised to do. In an era of corners being cut and cut and cut in consumer products, as an engineer I'm always happy to find something that's built to last. This gate is definitely built to last.
Despite the minor issue with the extra safety tab at the bottom, the locking mechanism at the top is very convenient to use and yet secure against accidental unlocking. Since we're using the gate for pets and not children, we're able to treat the hold-down clip as optional; for pet-gate use the locking feature will stay secure with the lever down but not clipped. I don't recommend this for use with human children, of course. Our cats are clever but don't have opposable thumbs.
I wish the company made a taller version, because we do need at least one that the calico can't hop over, but the product as designed and as specified does everything it claims and is a good value.
Regalo Easy Step Extra Tall Walk Thru Baby Gate, Bonus Kit, Includes 4-Inch Extension Kit, Pressure Mount Kit and Wall Cups a
4.5 | 54,590 ratings
Price: 39.99
Last update: 12-19-2024
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EXTRA TALL: Stands 36 Inches Tall. Expands to fit openings between 29-36.5 inches wide. Please be sure measure your opening prior to purchase to ensure proper fit. Note: Please note, this gate will not fit an opening between 34 -35 inches.Closure Type:Latch
SET UP: Install according to manufacturer’s instructions. You must use wall cups to keep gate in place. To prevent falls, never use at top of stairs.
ADJUSTABLE: Includes a 4-inch wide extension kit and 4 pressure mount spindle rods. Perfect for doorway, hallway and bottom of stair use. Gate can quickly be removed out of the opening for easy storage
DURABLE AND CONVENIENT: The all steel design is durable and convenient with a walk-through door. Certified to both JPMA and ASTM standards
SAFETY CERTIFIED: Includes multiple safety-lock features, four wall cups for added security and mounting hardware. For children 6-24 months. Great for PETS TOO
SET UP: Install according to manufacturer’s instructions. You must use wall cups to keep gate in place. To prevent falls, never use at top of stairs.
ADJUSTABLE: Includes a 4-inch wide extension kit and 4 pressure mount spindle rods. Perfect for doorway, hallway and bottom of stair use. Gate can quickly be removed out of the opening for easy storage
DURABLE AND CONVENIENT: The all steel design is durable and convenient with a walk-through door. Certified to both JPMA and ASTM standards
SAFETY CERTIFIED: Includes multiple safety-lock features, four wall cups for added security and mounting hardware. For children 6-24 months. Great for PETS TOO
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Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2021
So here I am again buying a 2nd one and I’m sooo glad they still have it in stock and I LOVE the PRICE! Installation was easy as long as you thoroughly read all the directions and follow them. Instructions were included and easy to follow. All parts were included including the extension, and the latch is not faulty or hard to operate either, even one handed. Small kids won’t be able to open it either because there is a tug back and raise feature to the latch lock system. The surface has held up well against my dogs and no paint scratches or chips have appeared from their use on it. I’ve had to buy new tension pressure screws because the rubber molds around the end that holds against the door frame had worn off eventually falling off over the years, which does make it less secure and can scuff your paint too. But I only needed them just a year ago, but never used them because I packed them up accidentally and put the box in the garage with several other boxes that live in the garage, and couldn’t find them. So I bought these rubber protective cups to maintain the pressure tightness and to save my paint. See my pics. Neither solutions costed much either. If you ever need to buy replacements just make sure they are the same and correct length because they do come in various sizes. The picture in my review is of this gate that I bought 5 years ago so you can see how it’s held up so far and those rubber cups that I use between the tension screw and the inside of my door frame.
I hope my review has been helpful to you in order to help you decide which is the right gate for you, your home and needs of use.
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