D&D TECHNOLOGIESML3TPKA MagnaLatch Top Pull, Pool & Child Safety Magnetic Gate Latch and Lock, for Any Square Gate Frame and Post

Used this to replace a failed lock on an existing gate. I installed easily and is working perfectly.

Very easy to install and latches as expected.

Exceptional gate lock. Easy to install as well.

Bought this to replace a 15 year old broken Magnalatch (same brand as I bought) on our pool gate. I decided to go with a slightly larger size. The reason for 4 stars is they changed their product giving it more plastic and it seems lesser quality than what they had. On the plus side they now have a lifetime warrantee although if I get another 15 years, I doubt I will try to send it back. Since they now have much more plastic on them, I am hoping they will hold up to the AZ heat.

I custom fabricated my own deck gate to keep grandchild & grand-dog contained. I've already been harassed about having a "pool" latch on my deck. But... having seen D&D Technologies' MagnaLatch at most every vacation spot I've visited, how could one ignore the abuse those latches endure? Though heavy duty, I'm not excited about the latch being 95% plastic. I've seen photos on line where UV rays lighten their color over time. But hey, at least they won't rust! The snap-on screw cover gives it that final touch!I like the larger diameter self threading screws that were provided. To keep the brackets from wandering about my aluminum posts during installation, I clamped them into place. Using a 1/4" drill bit & the holes in the brackets as my template, I made a very shallow indentation in my post. This provided a recess for a much smaller drill bit, located in the exact center of each hole. The screws went in much easier than the instructions & the brackets never moved!I did not reply to the "Sturdiness" review because they've only been installed for a few days. I'm also paying close attention to what the great ball in the sky is gonna do to the finish.All in all, the latch came excellently packaged, all parts were there & it installed very easily. As a not-so-inexpensive latch, I figured the Aussies had some kind of on-line warranty registration?

Excellent product. Works great and easy to install.

Very easy to install and worked on first attempt. Instructions are not too clear but common sense you can put it on easily. Old latch froze up, this one works great

The kit for mounting to fence pipes works well. Also smartly works on left hand and right hand gates.