http://www.bft.co.nz/index.php en info@bftaustralia.com.au Copyright 2013 2013-04-30T04:05:37+00:00 http://www.bft.co.nz/electric-gate-news/solar-powered-gates/ http://www.bft.co.nz/electric-gate-news/solar-powered-gates/#When:04:05:37Z Three Ways To Make Your Property Eco-Friendly Sustainability is a massive buzz word nowadays. But what does it mean to the average home owner in New Zealand? How can you integrate your environmental consciousness into your every day living? Here are three amazing ways to make your home a tiny carbon footprint, rather than a huge one.  Solar Powered Gates These provide all of the convenience of a security door, with the added bonus that they are not connected to electricity mains. Rather, they run off the powerful and strong New Zealand sun.  This is a great way to make your home eco-friendly, while also saving on the running cost of your electric gate. At BFT, we manufacture exceptional quality solar-powered systems that can be run with ease, far from electricity mains.  Our range includes the Ecosol product, a system that is compatible with a 24V system and is adaptable to all contexts and weather conditions.  The component parts fit together easily, and provide an easy of everyday use.  All you need to do is slip off the control panel.  When it’s time to recharge the batteries on it by connecting it to the electricity mains.  A vandal proof version is also able to be supplied, so that you can be sure that nobody can tamper with your door, while you’re at work.  Sustainable Gardening A sustainable garden is one that’s rich with native flora (and sometimes fauna).  Potting New Zealand plants will ensure that they aren’t so thirsty all of the time. This will save on water usage and therefore cost. And more importantly, it will save the precious resource of drinkable water, for something else. Consider also using grey water for your gardening needs. This is water that is sourced from the laundry or kitchen, that can be used again.  A compost pile (although stinky) can also be a wonderful destination for perishable food scraps.  Reduce, Reuse and Recycle These three Rs, are just as important as Reading, Writing and Arithmetic. This means reducing on plastic bags from the supermarket, in favour of green bags.  It also means reducing the amount unnecessary food you buy, that will spoil before it’s used up.  And finally it is also important to be mindful of your recycling.  Taking those extra fifteen minutes per week to separate out paper, plastic and glass, is going to make it better for all of us living on this giant blue earth, in the long term.  2013-04-30T04:05:37+00:00 http://www.bft.co.nz/electric-gate-news/an-automated-gating-system-to-protect-your-home/ http://www.bft.co.nz/electric-gate-news/an-automated-gating-system-to-protect-your-home/#When:04:39:16Z There are plenty of ways to protect your property. These tips aim to act as a deterrent to would-be intruders into your home.  Of course, it’s not a good idea to be paranoid about it; however being prepared for a possibility is never a bad idea. Automated Gating Systems An automated gate can bring a blend of style and security to the fa�ade of your property. Not just designed for palatial mansions or country estates, an automated gate can be used in any context. From a residential suburban home, to a country farm or industrial estate. BFT have an ideal solution for an automated system, called the HIDE SW, this automated gate system is so well integrated with the jamb of a swinging gate, it is indiscernible to the passer-by.  The HIDE SW runs on a 24 volt battery and is designed for gates up to 150 kilos.  The clean lines of this system mean that is moulds into the scenery without effort. The Hide range includes a range of accessories, to make it easier for you to install.  Here are some of the benefits of the Hide range Subtle and practically invisible:  It blends in with the jamb of the swinging gate. This means that any vandal or person seeking entry into the property won’t be able to mess with the mechanism, in order to try and get in.  Hardy and strong:  The Hide range is able to withstand extreme weather conditions and winds, even with winds up to 120 km/h and solid gates of 3m�.  Supreme control: The Libra CB hide control unit, has premium operator functionality and torque control. It can also slow down or speed up according to its calibration.  Wherever you live, and whatever your place looks like, an automated gating system from BFT is the answer to your security needs. Contact BFT today to find out more! 2013-02-13T04:39:16+00:00 http://www.bft.co.nz/electric-gate-news/why-you-should-get-an-automated-gate-for-your-farm/ http://www.bft.co.nz/electric-gate-news/why-you-should-get-an-automated-gate-for-your-farm/#When:05:46:43Z When people think of farming, they often think of guys in flannelette shirts and Levis riding around ‘The Man From Snowy River’ style.  We all know that farming has come a long way since those days.  People are now herding sheep and cattle through electrified fences and automated gates. Automated gating system makes everyday farming practices immeasurably easier, in so many different ways. If you haven’t already gotten onto the automated gate bandwagon (pardon the pun), then here are some reasons why you should: � Avoid uninvited and pesky salespeople: They are no longer an issue.  It’s likely that you have had unwanted callers in the middle of the working day.  This eliminates that problem. � Add authority with an automated gate: When friends or work associates call around to the property, having an automated gate there adds an air of authority and style, that would otherwise be missing.  � Create security and privacy for your property: Vandals, yobbos and other riff-raff, will think twice before entering into your property.  An automated gate would make it hard for them to back in their car and open the boot up, to load in items.  Livestock Protection A sturdy and all-weather gate is going to be well served by an automated mechanism.  This means that you can keep your livestock where they need to be, with the ease of a push of a button, from the house, your vehicle or indeed any part of the world.  How is this possible you ask? With a mobile device automated gating system.  BFT are the world leaders in mobile-phone activated automated gates. Called the GSM reciever it features either a 12 or 24 volt power supply.  Here are the specifics:  � An open or secure operating mode: that allows you flexibility of usage, so that the gate can be either securely controlled or have a number of priority users.  � No call costs:  The GSM operated automated gate has an automated number that it dials, and then hangs up immediately. This means that no call costs are incurred. � Can send messages:  The device can send SMS messages to a maximum of eight numbers. This reports the status of the gate being open or closed. This can be very useful when conducting maintenance, and also to keep a track of the current status of the gate.  When considering an excellent and hardy automated gating system for your farm, speak with BFT, the automated gating system specialists. Contact us today! 2013-01-22T05:46:43+00:00 http://www.bft.co.nz/electric-gate-news/automated-entries-passy/ http://www.bft.co.nz/electric-gate-news/automated-entries-passy/#When:03:37:58Z BFT has designed and developed an exciting innovation for automated entries and exits � the Passy. The Passy is a sophisticated system which allows for entries and exits into properties without pressing a button. This automated device operates in proximity to an antenna, and optimises efficiency for special circumstances where a remote control would otherwise be inconvenient or even pose a threat to safety. For example, motor cycle access points and forklift truck entries/exits can be compromised by the attention required for pressing a remote control button. The Passy, however, would instantly activate the entry/exit procedure when in range of the antenna. The Passy is an easy-to-install system and will not disrupt your surroundings in any way. It features protection against unauthorised copying of MITTO systems, and it is fully compatible with all BFT installations equipped with a CLONIX receiver. The antenna triggering zone is adjustable and provides flexibility to the size of the entry/exit site, and a button transponder is available for manual control of the automation. The Passy is combinable with a COMPASS access control system through the RTD CA 2048 receiver. Passy Antenna Omni Power supply features 14/18V dc/ac The current input is typically 3W and goes up to a maximum of 6W The band ranges from 2400 to 2483 Mhz The operating temperature ranges from -20oC to 70oC The protection rating is IP55 Passy Antenna Mono Power supply features 14/18V dc/ac The current input is typically 3W and goes up to a maximum of 6W The band ranges from 2400 to 2483 Mhz The operating temperature ranges from -20oC to 70oC The protection rating is IP55 Passy Transponders The Passy Transponder and Passy Transponder 100 are powered at 8dB Both transponders operate in a temperature range of -10oC to 60oC The frequency for both transponders is 433.92�0.1 MHz 2012-12-06T03:37:58+00:00 http://www.bft.co.nz/electric-gate-news/control-your-gates-from-anywhere-in-the-world/ http://www.bft.co.nz/electric-gate-news/control-your-gates-from-anywhere-in-the-world/#When:19:11:45Z A wide variety of audio and video intercom systems have been available for some time.  However,the latest generation of intercoms now include wireless GSM systems which, using the cellular GSM network, allow the home owner complete control of their gate and 2-way communication with visitors from anywhere around the world.  Never miss an important visitor again. 2009-04-23T19:11:45+00:00 http://www.bft.co.nz/electric-gate-news/growing-concern-about-increase-rural-crime/ http://www.bft.co.nz/electric-gate-news/growing-concern-about-increase-rural-crime/#When:23:24:45Z People living in towns and cities often think they are the only people effected by theft and vandalism.  However, this article shows that crime is actually everywhere!  To combat crime, many farm and rural home owners have looked closely at the entrance to their property and have installed a variety of electric gate systems to deter criminals as they realise that a manual gate is likely to be left open or can be easily opened by theives. 2009-04-20T23:24:45+00:00 http://www.bft.co.nz/electric-gate-news/crime-seems-to-be-on-the-increase/ http://www.bft.co.nz/electric-gate-news/crime-seems-to-be-on-the-increase/#When:00:19:35Z As the recession bites, people are becoming increasing concerned about crime and the effect on their home.  BFT and their installers are seeing an increasing demand from home users for both manual and automatic entrance and driveway gates to improve the security of their home. 2009-01-08T00:19:35+00:00