Brace large gate

[gadeberg]

But why does the wire become slack?

 

[A.Holm]

Because the attachment of the cable is likely not directly above the pivot point on the hinges.

 

[gadeberg]

So the easiest thing would be to attach the wall part of the hinge up there then and secure the wire to it.

 

[KnockOnWood]

The slackening of the cable can also be interpreted as it not really being needed.

 

[gadeberg]

That the wire goes slack can also be interpreted as it actually not being needed.

They do. Foundations hang down.

 

[KnockOnWood]

They do. Foundations are hanging down

Is the gate in an opening, like a gate opening in the wall?
Then you can move the upper wire bracket out a bit, so you get both a lifting and self-closing function.

Maybe it's time for a photo of the whole thing. Include some cows in the picture too

 

[Nyfniken]

Could it be that the hinges are not positioned vertically?

 

[ArneTW]

Mmmm after giving it some more thought... what is sagging? If it's the gate itself, you can always brace it with a wire/diagonal brace.

A picture of a gate near me so the requested solution does exist:

 

[gadeberg]

Mmmm after thinking it through again... what is sagging? If it's the gate itself, you can brace it with a wire/diagonal brace.

Here's a picture of a gate near me so the requested solution does exist:
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That's exactly what I did. But with the result that the wire becomes slack when opened. Will try to change the fastening. I'm at one place and haven't been back there yet.