Eneloops would only last about 3 weeks. And disposable last 2 months. This door is used a lot and since it has Zwave and a door open sensor it sends info on every open.

Bonus, since it can handle the lipo AA batteries that put out 1.8v and it gives the motor more oomph I made the battery pack give 7.2v and it never sticks anymore.

This is a garage-door so its not critical access but is used a lot.

  • GreatWhiteBuffalo41@slrpnk.netEnglish
    4·
    2 days ago

    This is why I haven’t replaced mine. There’s no real “fixing” this door. It needs to be replaced. That being said if you shoulder check it hard enough it will break open. Ah the fun of inheriting a house that sat vacant for 3 years and had no maintenance for longer than that.

    • glimse@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      2 days ago

      I take it the frame is busted? If not you might be able to just adjust the hinges. I was amazed when I learned how many door problems can be fixed by shimming and carefully smacking the hinges

      • GreatWhiteBuffalo41@slrpnk.netEnglish
        3·
        1 day ago

        The frame is rotting. Thank fuck we have a roof over it because you can see through it a bit. Well, you could before I temp fixed it with spray foam. Gotta get the roof leak fixed first then that.

        • glimse@lemmy.worldEnglish
          3·
          1 day ago

          Oh the joys of homeownership lol

          Pretty sure my foundation is sinking and I’m just not prepared to deal with it. Hopefully it holds for another year