Making Sure Your Safety Gate is Fitted CorrectlyMaking Sure Your Safety Gate is Fitted CorrectlyA safety gate can be the single most important home safety device that you purchase when your little angel becomes more mobile. With the ability to keep babies and toddlers out of harm’s way, a safety gate can literally be a life saver – that is, if it is chosen and fitted correctly. There are two main types of safety gate on the market, the first and most common being the pressure fitted safety gate. A pressure fitted safety gate has a gate in the centre and frame that runs along the bottom and up both sides. They also have four adjuster arms with hand wheels that tighten to increase the pressure and lesson the gap between the gate and wall to fix the gate in place. Fitting a pressure fitted safety gate is simple, easy and usually doesn’t require any tools. The most common mistake that is made when it comes to fitting stair gates, originates from the choice of safety gate. Pressure fitted safety gates are designed to fit different width spans and thus if you have chosen a safety gate that is too small you will not be able to securely and safely fasten it in place. Make sure that you get the perfect sized gate by using the Safetots safety gate finder and you can avoid this problem. With a pressure mounted safety gate, the stability of the gate relies on the fastenings always being secure and at the correct tightness. If the hand wheel loosens the gate could become a hazard so therefore be sure to check and re-tighten the gate regularly. The second type of safety gate on the market is the screw fitted gate; this is designed to be a more permanent safety gate and will need a small amount of DIY to fit. A screw fitted safety gate is a must in any areas that the floor bar from a pressure fitted gate would cause a trip hazard – for example at the top of the stairs. A screw fitted safety gate is usually a single structure which can be made of wood, metal or plastic. It is fixed in place by screwing fasteners directly into a wall or woodwork, all of the fitting are usually provided with the gate but you will need a drill and a screw driver. Take a look at Safetots safety gate finder, browse the full range of safety gates or contact a child safety product expert for more information. Safetots Ltd Cardinal Pet Gates 10.5-Inch Extension, Black
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