D&D Series 3 Child Safety Gate Pool Latch

I received my D&D series 3 pool gate latch made by Magna-Latch today; I plan on replacing my older model Magna-Latch. It is about 15 years old but still works great. These Magna-Latches are easy to install and maintain. This D&D series 3 latch comes with an easy to duplicate key. The nice feature about this latch is it will work with a 48 inch or taller pool fence. Overall, I like that this Magna-Latch is quick to install, has an indicator that lets you know if it is locked or unlocked, and is virtually maintenance-free.

As proud Grandparents of 7 little ones nothing is more important than their safety which is why I got this ingenious pool gate locking device. When installed it will be too high for the little ones to reach but easily unlocked by an adult. It works by using a magnet to engage a plunger to lock the gate but a slight upward pull on the top knob will allow it to open. The key is to position the device high enough on the fence post so the knob is out of easy reach by children – around 60 inches. It has a key lock to disable its opening by the knob which is nice for times when access to the pool area is not allowed. It comes with sets of screws to attach to wood or metal posts. It has adjustments of both vertical and horizontal alignments to provide a smooth open and close operation. As a word of caution, there is a cover that snaps onto the magnetic portion of the lock to cover the screws but I found out the hard way that once it is snapped into place it is very difficult to remove without breaking the small tabs that hold the cover in place (I’ll be contacting the manufacturer to see if I can buy a replacement cover). The only negative are the minimal instructions for assembly and installation. Overall, I am very happy with the product.

While the MAGNA-LATCH D&D SERIES 3 CHILD SAFETY GATE POOL LATCH is designated as pool gate latch, it is perfect for any metal (rod iron or aluminum) gate. Yes it is extremely safe and comes with two keys to lock out unwanted visitors. It is also great for seniors with limited hand function. When unlocked, it is easy to pull up and open. The latch is made from high quality material and is very durable to the weather. D&D Technology makes high quality fencing material and I am very pleased with this latch.

Picked this up for a replacement fence I installed to keep my 3 year old from trying to escape. Needs to be mounted high up on the fence. Ensure young kids can't enter your backyard and accidentally get hurt or fall into a pool. It would be cool if they had a wifi option that would allow you to lock it out for when you're away on vacation adding some peace of mind.

I can't come up with anything bad to say about the Magna-Latch Series 3 child safety pool gate latch. It is easy enough to install, and certainly easy to use (if you can reach it!!!). Surprisingly strong, too - I'm fairly certain my aluminum gates will bend/break before the latches let go. The extra-long post on the series 3 is handy because it will let you bring your minimum-height (4' in some jurisdictions) fence gate up to code; but it can just as easily be installed on a 54", 5' or 6' fence. As far as the key lock goes... to me that's just something else to lose, I never use it.

Easy to install. Only drawback is needing the adapter for round pole installs.

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This latch was easy to install once I realized I needed to orient the positioning of the latch to the pivot of the gate (in or out). If your gate swings out away from the interior of your yard, you’ll need to mount the latch on the side of the gate facing away from your gated property (outside).

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