Gate Motor Backup Batteries

    Replacement 12V and 24V backup batteries for all major gate and garage motor brands. Supply only. Call or WhatsApp JD Gates for installation pricing across Pretoria.

    Prices do not include installation
    Genuine batteries, not copies
    Load-shedding resistant options
    Call/WhatsApp for installation quote

    Keep Your Gate Running During Load Shedding

    A flat battery is the most common cause of a gate motor that stops working during or after a power outage. JD Gates Pretoria supplies replacement 12V and 24V backup batteries for all major gate and garage motor brands, including Centurion, ET Nice, Gemini, and DTS.

    Each motor requires a specific battery voltage, capacity, and form factor. Using the wrong battery can prevent the motor from working or damage the PCB. Confirm your motor model with JD Gates before purchasing.

    Prices shown excl. VAT and are for the battery only. Installation is quoted separately. Call or WhatsApp for a supply and installation quote.

    Not sure which battery? Send us your motor brand and model by WhatsApp and we will confirm the correct battery before you order.

    Backup Battery Range

    12V 7Ah sealed lead acid SLA gate motor backup battery
    12V7AhMost Common

    12V 7Ah Sealed Lead Acid Battery

    Standard gate motor backup battery

    Type: Sealed Lead Acid (SLA)

    Fits: Centurion D5 Evo, D10, D20, ET Nice DC Blue, ET Advanced, DTS motors

    • Direct replacement for most 12V gate motors
    • No maintenance required
    • Reliable performance under load shedding

    R339,13

    excl. VAT • R390,00 incl.

    Installation quoted separately

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    12V 7Ah lithium LiFePO4 gate motor backup battery
    12V7AhLoad Shedding Ready

    12V 7Ah Lithium Battery

    Long-life LiFePO4 gate motor battery

    Type: Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4)

    Fits: Any motor that accepts a 12V 7Ah battery - direct drop-in replacement

    • 3 to 4 times more charge cycles than SLA
    • Handles deep-discharge without damage
    • Same physical size as standard 7Ah SLA

    R1 043,00

    excl. VAT • R1 199,45 incl.

    Installation quoted separately

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    24V 3.2Ah sealed lead acid battery for 24V gate motors
    24V3.2Ah

    24V 3.2Ah Sealed Lead Acid Battery

    24V gate motor backup battery

    Type: Sealed Lead Acid (SLA)

    Fits: 24V sliding gate motors, ET Nice DC Blue (24V), Centurion 24V systems

    • Correct replacement for 24V motor systems
    • Prevents gate failure during load shedding
    • Sealed, spill-proof construction

    R852,19

    excl. VAT • R980,02 incl.

    Installation quoted separately

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    12V slim battery for Gemini garage door motor
    12VSlim profile

    12V Slim Battery for Gemini Garage Motor

    Slim-profile 12V battery, Gemini compatible

    Type: Sealed Lead Acid (SLA)

    Fits: Gemini garage door motor range including Speedmaster, DigiOne, and Optic series

    • Slim form factor fits inside Gemini motor housing
    • Not interchangeable with standard 7Ah brick batteries
    • Correct fitment prevents motor damage

    R852,19

    excl. VAT • R980,02 incl.

    Installation quoted separately

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    12V 1.2Ah backup battery for Centurion RDO and ET Nice remote door operator
    12V1.2Ah / 1.3Ah

    12V 1.2/1.3Ah Battery (ET Nice / Centurion RDO)

    Small backup battery for RDO and compact devices

    Type: Sealed Lead Acid (SLA)

    Fits: Centurion RDO, ET Nice Remote Door Operator, small 12V backup devices

    • Compact size for tight motor and device housings
    • Correct terminal orientation for RDO fitment
    • Available from JD Gates with installation

    R852,19

    excl. VAT • R980,02 incl.

    Installation quoted separately

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    Why Gate Motor Batteries Fail

    Load Shedding Cycles

    Each load shedding event fully discharges the battery. Standard SLA batteries are not designed for repeated deep-discharge cycles and degrade within 1 to 2 years in high load-shedding areas.

    Age

    Even without load shedding, SLA gate motor batteries have a lifespan of 2 to 4 years. After this the battery can no longer hold enough charge to operate the gate during a power outage.

    Incorrect Replacement

    Fitting a battery with the wrong voltage or capacity causes the motor to underperform or not work at all. The Gemini garage motor slim battery and the Centurion RDO battery both require specific replacements.

    Battery Compatibility Guide

    Motor Brand & ModelBattery RequiredVoltageCapacity
    Centurion D5 EvoStandard 12V 7Ah SLA or 12V 7Ah Lithium12V7Ah
    Centurion D10 / D20Standard 12V 7Ah SLA or 12V 7Ah Lithium12V7Ah
    Centurion D5 SmartOn-board lithium (built-in), no external battery12VBuilt-in
    ET Nice DC Blue12V 7Ah SLA or 24V 3.2Ah SLA (model dependent)12V / 24V7Ah / 3.2Ah
    Gemini Sliding Gate Motors12V 7Ah SLA12V7Ah
    Gemini Garage Door Motors12V Slim Battery (Gemini specific)12VSlim profile
    Centurion RDO12V 1.2Ah / 1.3Ah SLA12V1.2Ah
    DTS Gate Motors12V 7Ah SLA12V7Ah

    Not sure which battery your motor uses? WhatsApp the motor brand and model number and we will confirm before you order.

    SLA vs Lithium: Which Battery Is Right for You?

    Standard 12V 7Ah SLA

    • Lower upfront cost
    • Fits all motors that use a 7Ah SLA
    • Lifespan: 2 to 4 years in normal use
    • Shorter life with frequent load shedding
    • Widely available and easy to source

    12V 7Ah Lithium (LiFePO4)

    • Higher upfront cost, lower long-term cost
    • Drop-in replacement for standard 7Ah SLA
    • Lifespan: 5 to 8 years
    • Tolerates deep-discharge without damage
    • Recommended for high load-shedding areas

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    Gate Motor Battery FAQs

    Need a Battery Replaced?

    JD Gates supplies and installs gate motor backup batteries across Pretoria and Centurion. Call or WhatsApp for a supply and installation quote.

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