Load-shedding
Gate Motor Battery Replacement
Every gate motor has a 12V backup battery. It's the single most neglected component, and it's what fails first during load-shedding.
How to tell your battery is dying
Your gate works fine on mains but stops during load-shedding. It manages one cycle on backup and then gives up. The controller beeps or shows a battery warning LED.
The lifespan you should expect
Two to three years for a decent-quality 12V 7.2Ah battery in a gate motor. Cheap batteries can fail in under a year, especially with heavy load-shedding cycling.
What capacity to buy
For a standard residential setup, 7.2Ah is the norm. Heavier gates or high-cycle sites justify a 12Ah battery. We stock both.
Why to have it done properly
A battery that's wired incorrectly can damage the charger circuit on your control board — a much more expensive repair than the battery itself. See gate motor repairs.
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