Five Things to Remember When Installing Gas Struts

Gas struts are an ideal solution for using tension when opening or closing a hatch, window or another device. If you want to keep them in good working order, you need to be careful of a few things when installing them. Use them in pairs   It is very important that you avoid side forces on the gas struts — the force should apply along the length of the strut. Using a single strut on its own can make it prone to lateral forces which can cause it to bend or break.…