I need to replace it and short of shutting all the power to the house off i would like to know how to isolate it, I tried all the breakers labeled garage and it didn't shut it off, anybody help???
2006-09-12 16:40:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
how in hell do i pick a best question from you guys? i wish i could give you all 10 points, your explanations of low voltage wire going directly to opener and opener plugging into outlet, which is in the ceiling made all the sense in the world to me...my thanks to all of you, i'm going to have to throw a dart at the answers to pick the best one...
2006-09-12 16:58:47 · update #1
The button is usually 12 volt, like a doorbell, and either has a wire that connects directly to the opener or else it activates a transmitter just like the remote that you have in your car. Try to follow the wire from the button.
If the wire is located behind drywall, you will need to keep on trying different breakers until you find the right one.
2006-09-12 16:55:28 · answer #1 · answered by Diane D 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well the answer is both... you did not explain the problem you have with it but I will tell you in laymens terms as best I can...
The circuit when pushing the button is actually low voltage (usually 12v) the closing of that contact activates a relay that is usually switching 110v to entergize the motor that is used to move the door open or closed. Some newer models do not use relays and are all "solid-state" devices. From my experience, I would first check the motor as it gets most of the phyical wear and tear in operation. To do that, find the motor, read the plate to check it operating voltage, disconnect all the wires, then apply 110v directly. If your not confortable to do this .. let a serviceman, becasue I would hate to think I advised you and then you got shocked.
2006-09-12 23:51:19 · answer #2 · answered by michael_lovin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That doorbell button is low voltage. Look up at the opener itself. Those wires (low voltage) going into the back of the unit are from the doorbell button. Get the picture??
2006-09-13 15:11:07 · answer #3 · answered by fibreglasscar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Low voltage. Wires just go from back of button to the back of the opener. If it does not work try using a small piece of wire and jump the back of the opener and see if it works.
2006-09-12 23:47:22 · answer #4 · answered by Steve B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just like post above, most openers just plug in to an outlet. If hardwired, trace outlet power back and turn off the breaker.
2006-09-12 23:49:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its low voltage converted inside opener
2006-09-12 23:50:38 · answer #6 · answered by Dean B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most garage door openers are just plugged in to an outlet in the garage so look at the moter in the celling and unplug it.
2006-09-12 23:43:13 · answer #7 · answered by iamagreenbean 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
low voltage.
2006-09-12 23:42:05 · answer #8 · answered by Stan the answer Man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋