Automatic Locks For Loft

[hannigf]

Hello, I am looking to find an automatic or remote LATCHING device for my loft hatch. My loft is not at my home and it is very inconvientent to have to go back to the loft each night as I work shifts. If I had a timer device where a little bolt/spring device activated on a preset timer I could set it for just after darkness each night. Is there a product out there I can use or has someone else came across this problem?

 

Francy.

[Guest bigda]

what you need mate is what we cal a anti cat weighted flap lets your birds in and out all day long but should a cat go on it it tilts hope this is the answer you require

[hannigf]

what you need mate is what we cal a anti cat weighted flap lets your birds in and out all day long but should a cat go on it it tilts hope this is the answer you require

 

Thanks bigda I am aware of the 'Catflap' but what I want is the birds to stay in till I get there so it must be a latching device. Often when I arrive they are out and I want them in.

 

Francy.

[Guest bigda]

Thanks bigda I am aware of the 'Catflap' but what I want is the birds to stay in till I get there so it must be a latching device. Often when I arrive they are out and I want them in.

 

Francy.

and what happens if they are still out and the lock sets, that is not going to help, if they are out all day when you arrive they will come in for feeding when you call, or darkness forces them in, the cat flap style lets you make sure there safe through out the day from cats

[cowman]

i know you can get ones for chicken houses that open at 30 mins after daybreak and shut 30 mins after dark weather these can be changed to suit you i dont know but its something you could look into just found them they do a timer version too http://www.chicken-house.co.uk/acatalog/Automatic_Door_Openers.html?gclid=COfV7PSNzqcCFQoZ4QoduAHyCw