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Garage Door Opener - more HP OK????? Rick2950 11-12-2006
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Posted by Rick2950 on November 12, 2006, 2:54 pm
We have a 7ft high x 16ft wide steel garage door.
the old opener was a 1/3 HP chain driven and has just plain worn out.
I bought a Craftsman 3/4 HP chain driven with extra goodies.

I am all about more HP but am now wondering if ---
is there is such a thing as TO MUCH HP for a garage door opener???


Any opinions appreciated before I put up the new 3/4HP opener.


Thanks much.


Posted by Ed on November 12, 2006, 3:27 pm
I assume you have a barrel counter tensioner.... not visible springs...
Anyway as part of your research, check to see that the door doesn't
fall by itself if the opener is disconnected, it should stop wherever
you physically position it. If not adjust the counter-tension or
replace the springs, etc. Also check all the rollers for play, no
binding anywhere and lube where indicated, and no 3/4 hp is not too
much.

ED
Rick2950 wrote:
> We have a 7ft high x 16ft wide steel garage door.
> the old opener was a 1/3 HP chain driven and has just plain worn out.
> I bought a Craftsman 3/4 HP chain driven with extra goodies.
> I am all about more HP but am now wondering if ---
> is there is such a thing as TO MUCH HP for a garage door opener???
> Any opinions appreciated before I put up the new 3/4HP opener.
>
>
> Thanks much.


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