{"title":"Gemini Gate Motors: Prices, Kits and Solar","description":"\u003cp\u003eGemini gate motors are designed and made in Pretoria by DMI Engineering. We sell all three Gemini sliding gate motors, each on mains power or as a solar kit, with the price on every kit. Every kit comes with the motor, its battery, 2 Gemini 3-button remotes, gearbox oil and the base plate, and you can add the anti-theft bracket, or the bracket and a 4m steel rack. Gemini's installation manual and spec sheet are on each product page as a PDF.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGemini gate motor Black Friday prices (basic kit, until 30 November):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-slider-12v-7ah-gate-motor\"\u003eGemini Slider 500 (12V 7Ah)\u003c\/a\u003e, home gates up to 500kg, 150 openings a day: \u003cstrong\u003eR4,299\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-slider-12v-12ah-gate-motor\"\u003eGemini Slider 500+ (12V 12Ah)\u003c\/a\u003e, busy home gates up to 500kg, 200 openings a day: \u003cstrong\u003eR4,799\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-24v-complex-800kg-sliding-gate-motor\"\u003eGemini 24V smart gate motor (Slider 800)\u003c\/a\u003e, complex gates up to 800kg, Gemlink fitted: \u003cstrong\u003eR7,199\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-slider-12v-7ah-full-solar-kit\"\u003eGemini Slider 500 solar gate motor kit\u003c\/a\u003e, 30W panel: \u003cstrong\u003eR5,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-slider-12v-12ah-solar-kit\"\u003eGemini Slider 500+ 12Ah solar kit\u003c\/a\u003e, 40W panel: \u003cstrong\u003eR5,671\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-24v-complex-800kg-solar-kit\"\u003eGemini 24V smart solar kit (Slider 800)\u003c\/a\u003e, 80W panel: \u003cstrong\u003eR8,716\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollect at Hatfield or Wonderboom in Pretoria, or we courier anywhere in South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gemini-slider-12v-7ah-gate-motor","title":"Gemini Slider 500 Sliding Gate Motor Kit, 12V 7Ah (500kg)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gemini Slider 500 is Gemini's 12V sliding gate motor for home gates up to 500kg, rated for 150 openings a day at up to 26 m\/min. Gemini builds it in Pretoria. The motor runs off its battery while the mains supply keeps the battery charged, so the gate keeps working through load shedding. Every kit comes with the motor, a 12V 8Ah battery, two Gemini 3-button remotes, gearbox oil and the base plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich kit do you need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasic kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slider 500 motor, 12V 8Ah battery, 2 Gemini 3-button remotes, 50ml gearbox oil and the base plate. A good fit if your gate already has a rack in good condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit with anti-theft bracket:\u003c\/strong\u003e everything in the basic kit, plus the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-anti-theft-bracket\"\u003eGemini anti-theft bracket\u003c\/a\u003e. It is 5mm electroplated steel, makes the motor harder to take by force and guards the red release lever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull kit with anti-theft bracket and steel rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e everything in the bracket kit, plus 4m of Gemini steel rack (2 x 2m). Everything for a gate that has no rack yet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGate longer than 4m? Add extra lengths of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-steel-rack-2m\"\u003eGemini 2m steel rack\u003c\/a\u003e, or use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nylon-gate-motor-rack-2m\"\u003enylon rack\u003c\/a\u003e if you would rather screw it on than weld.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBattery backup and power cuts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Slider 500 is a battery-driven motor: the 12V 8Ah battery drives the gate and the mains supply keeps it topped up. When the power goes off, the gate carries on running for as long as the battery has charge. How many openings that gives you depends on the gate's weight, how freely it runs and how often it is used, so Gemini does not publish a number. If backup matters most, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-slider-12v-12ah-gate-motor\"\u003eGemini Slider 500+ (12V 12Ah)\u003c\/a\u003e has the bigger battery and is rated for 200 openings a day. When the battery needs replacing, a 12V 7Ah or 7.2Ah battery such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-12v-7-2ah-battery\"\u003eGemini 12V 7.2Ah battery\u003c\/a\u003e also fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoing solar\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe power supply in the Slider 500 is solar compatible. With Gemini's 12V solar adaptor board and a panel, the battery charges from mains, solar or both. Want it all in one box? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-slider-12v-7ah-full-solar-kit\"\u003eGemini Slider 500 solar gate motor kit\u003c\/a\u003e comes with a 30W panel and the adaptor board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMake it smart\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlug a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-gemlink-smart-device\"\u003eGemlink Smart device\u003c\/a\u003e into the comm port and open the gate from your phone over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. The free Gemlink app shows the gate's live status and access logs, and lets you share access with up to 30 users. Prefer a motor that comes smart out of the box? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-24v-complex-800kg-sliding-gate-motor\"\u003eGemini 24V smart gate motor (Slider 800)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and everyday features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eObstruction sensing is electronically adjustable and works in both directions, and there is an input for \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-infrared-wireless-beams\"\u003einfrared safety beams\u003c\/a\u003e. You also get auto-close (2 to 60 seconds), a pedestrian opening, townhouse mode, a courtesy light connection and an onboard receiver that holds 30 remotes, so you can add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-3-button-remote\"\u003eextra Gemini remotes\u003c\/a\u003e at any time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGemini's installation manual and spec sheet are linked on this page, and you can compare the whole range on our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gemini-gate-motors\"\u003eGemini gate motors\u003c\/a\u003e page. Alectra Solutions supplies the equipment only, so have the motor fitted by your own gate installer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gemini","offers":[{"title":"Basic kit","offer_id":50506227613766,"sku":"ALEC-0065-GEMINI_SEL_GATE_MOTOR","price":4299.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kit with anti-theft bracket","offer_id":50991063892038,"sku":"GEM-S500-ATB","price":5148.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full kit with anti-theft bracket and steel rack","offer_id":50991063924806,"sku":"GEM-S500-ATB-RACK","price":5788.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/8689\/4406\/files\/gemini-slider-500-sliding-gate-motor-basic-kit.jpg?v=1794338008"},{"product_id":"gemini-slider-12v-12ah-gate-motor","title":"Gemini Slider 500+ Sliding Gate Motor Kit, 12V 12Ah (500kg)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gemini Slider 500+ is the heavy residential version of Gemini's 12V slider, for busy home gates up to 500kg. It is rated for 200 openings a day at up to 26 m\/min and comes with a 12V 12Ah battery, which Gemini recommends for gates with more traffic or a greater need for backup in power cuts. Every kit comes with the motor, the 12V 12Ah battery, two Gemini 3-button remotes, gearbox oil and the base plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich kit do you need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasic kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slider 500+ motor, 12V 12Ah battery, 2 Gemini 3-button remotes, 50ml gearbox oil and the base plate. A good fit if your gate already has a rack in good condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit with anti-theft bracket:\u003c\/strong\u003e everything in the basic kit, plus the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-anti-theft-bracket\"\u003eGemini anti-theft bracket\u003c\/a\u003e. It is 5mm electroplated steel, makes the motor harder to take by force and guards the red release lever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull kit with anti-theft bracket and steel rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e everything in the bracket kit, plus 4m of Gemini steel rack (2 x 2m). Everything for a gate that has no rack yet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGate longer than 4m? Add extra lengths of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-steel-rack-2m\"\u003eGemini 2m steel rack\u003c\/a\u003e, or use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nylon-gate-motor-rack-2m\"\u003enylon rack\u003c\/a\u003e if you would rather screw it on than weld.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSlider 500+ or Slider 500?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth use the same motor, the same 23:1 oil-filled gearbox, the same 500kg limit and the same 30 kgf starting pull. The differences are the battery and the daily rating. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-slider-12v-7ah-gate-motor\"\u003eGemini Slider 500 (12V 7Ah)\u003c\/a\u003e has a 12V 8Ah battery and is rated for 150 openings a day, which suits a normal family home. The Slider 500+ has the 12V 12Ah battery and is rated for 200 a day, so it is the one to choose for a busy household, a shared driveway or anywhere long power cuts are the main worry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBattery backup and power cuts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Slider 500+ is battery driven: the 12V 12Ah battery drives the gate and the mains supply keeps it charged. When the power goes off, the gate keeps running for as long as the battery has charge. Gemini does not publish a number of openings on battery alone, because it depends on the gate's weight, how freely it runs and how often it is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoing solar\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe power supply is solar compatible. With Gemini's 12V solar adaptor board and a panel, the battery charges from mains, solar or both. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-slider-12v-12ah-solar-kit\"\u003eGemini Slider 500+ solar kit\u003c\/a\u003e comes with a 40W panel and the adaptor board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMake it smart\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlug a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-gemlink-smart-device\"\u003eGemlink Smart device\u003c\/a\u003e into the comm port and open the gate from your phone over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. The free Gemlink app shows live gate status and access logs, and lets you share access with up to 30 users.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and everyday features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eObstruction sensing is electronically adjustable and works in both directions, with an input for \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-infrared-wireless-beams\"\u003einfrared safety beams\u003c\/a\u003e. You also get auto-close (2 to 60 seconds), a pedestrian opening, townhouse mode, a courtesy light connection and an onboard receiver that holds 30 remotes, so you can add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-3-button-remote\"\u003eextra Gemini remotes\u003c\/a\u003e for everyone in the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGemini's installation manual and spec sheet are linked on this page, and you can compare the whole range on our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gemini-gate-motors\"\u003eGemini gate motors\u003c\/a\u003e page. Alectra Solutions supplies the equipment only, so have the motor fitted by your own gate installer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gemini","offers":[{"title":"Basic kit","offer_id":50506234560582,"sku":"ALC-MQRRJWJQ","price":4799.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kit with anti-theft bracket","offer_id":50991065989190,"sku":"GEM-S500P-ATB","price":5648.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full kit with anti-theft bracket and steel rack","offer_id":50991066021958,"sku":"GEM-S500P-ATB-RACK","price":6288.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/8689\/4406\/files\/gemini-slider-500-plus-sliding-gate-motor-basic-kit.jpg?v=1794338008"},{"product_id":"gemini-24v-complex-800kg-sliding-gate-motor","title":"Gemini Slider 800 Smart Sliding Gate Motor Kit, 24V Complex (800kg)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gemini Slider 800 is Gemini's 24V smart sliding gate motor for gates up to 800kg at complexes, estates, businesses and light industrial sites. It is rated for 400 openings a day at up to 23 m\/min, and it comes with the Gemlink Smart device fitted inside the motor, so you can open the gate and see who came and went from your phone. Every kit comes with the motor, two 12V 8Ah batteries, two Gemini 3-button remotes, gearbox oil and the base plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich kit do you need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasic kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slider 800 motor with Gemlink Smart fitted, 2 x 12V 8Ah batteries, 2 Gemini 3-button remotes, 50ml gearbox oil and the base plate. A good fit if your gate already has a rack in good condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit with anti-theft bracket:\u003c\/strong\u003e everything in the basic kit, plus the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-anti-theft-bracket\"\u003eGemini anti-theft bracket\u003c\/a\u003e. It is 5mm electroplated steel, makes the motor harder to take by force and guards the red release lever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull kit with anti-theft bracket and steel rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e everything in the bracket kit, plus 4m of Gemini steel rack (2 x 2m). Everything for a gate that has no rack yet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGate longer than 4m? Add extra lengths of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-steel-rack-2m\"\u003eGemini 2m steel rack\u003c\/a\u003e, or use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nylon-gate-motor-rack-2m\"\u003enylon rack\u003c\/a\u003e if you would rather screw it on than weld.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for gates that work all day\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGemini rates the Slider 800 for gates up to 800kg and 400 openings a day, with 33 kgf starting pull and 18 kgf rated pull through a 23:1 oil-filled gearbox. That suits a complex or estate entrance, a business or a light industrial yard where the gate never really rests. For a family home with a gate up to 500kg, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-slider-12v-7ah-gate-motor\"\u003eGemini Slider 500\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-slider-12v-12ah-gate-motor\"\u003eSlider 500+\u003c\/a\u003e is the better fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGemlink Smart included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gemlink Smart device plugs into the comm port and connects over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. In the free Gemlink app you get live gate status, light control, access logs and smartphone control, and you can share gate access with up to 30 users without paying for a plan. For remote access away from the gate, the Gemlink needs Wi-Fi at the gate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e24V battery backup\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo 12V 8Ah batteries are wired in series to give 24V. They drive the motor while the mains supply keeps them charged, so the gate keeps working through load shedding for as long as the batteries have charge. Gemini lists the Slider 800 as lithium compatible as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoing solar\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Slider 800 is solar compatible with Gemini's 24V solar adaptor board, which lets the batteries charge from mains, solar or both. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-24v-complex-800kg-solar-kit\"\u003eGemini Slider 800 smart solar kit\u003c\/a\u003e comes with an 80W panel and the 24V adaptor board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and everyday features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eObstruction sensing is electronically adjustable and works in both directions, with an input for \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-infrared-wireless-beams\"\u003einfrared safety beams\u003c\/a\u003e. There is also auto-close (2 to 60 seconds), a pedestrian opening, townhouse mode, a courtesy light connection and an onboard receiver for 30 remotes. Residents can use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-3-button-remote\"\u003eGemini 3-button remotes\u003c\/a\u003e or the app.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGemini's installation manual and spec sheet are linked on this page, and you can compare the whole range on our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gemini-gate-motors\"\u003eGemini gate motors\u003c\/a\u003e page. Alectra Solutions supplies the equipment only, so have the motor fitted by your own gate installer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gemini","offers":[{"title":"Basic kit","offer_id":50506245505094,"sku":"ALC-MLGDBNKD","price":7199.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kit with anti-theft bracket","offer_id":50991067955270,"sku":"GEM-S800-ATB","price":8048.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full kit with anti-theft bracket and steel rack","offer_id":50991067988038,"sku":"GEM-S800-ATB-RACK","price":8688.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/8689\/4406\/files\/gemini-slider-800-smart-sliding-gate-motor-basic-kit.jpg?v=1794338008"},{"product_id":"gemini-slider-12v-7ah-full-solar-kit","title":"Gemini Slider 500 Solar Gate Motor Kit, 12V 7Ah + 30W Panel (500kg)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis solar gate motor kit puts the Gemini Slider 500 together with a 30W solar panel and Gemini's 12V solar adaptor board, for home gates up to 500kg. The Slider 500 is rated for 150 openings a day at up to 26 m\/min and is built by Gemini in Pretoria. Use it where there is no mains power at the gate, or connect mains as well and it works as a hybrid, charging the battery from mains, the sun or both. Every kit comes with the motor, a 12V 8Ah battery, two Gemini 3-button remotes, gearbox oil and the base plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich kit do you need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasic kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slider 500 motor, 30W solar panel, 12V solar adaptor board, 12V 8Ah battery, 2 Gemini 3-button remotes, 50ml gearbox oil and the base plate. For a gate that already has a rack in good condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit with anti-theft bracket:\u003c\/strong\u003e everything in the basic kit, plus the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-anti-theft-bracket\"\u003eGemini anti-theft bracket\u003c\/a\u003e. It is 5mm electroplated steel, makes the motor harder to take by force and guards the red release lever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull kit with anti-theft bracket and steel rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e everything in the bracket kit, plus 4m of Gemini steel rack (2 x 2m). Everything for a gate that has no rack yet, apart from the solar cables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow the solar kit works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Slider 500's power supply is solar compatible. The 12V solar adaptor board plugs into the solar connection on the power supply, and the panel wires go straight to the adaptor board. From then on the power supply runs in hybrid mode: the battery charges from 220V mains when it is there, and from the panel. On a farm or plot with no mains at the gate, the panel alone keeps the battery charged, and when mains is connected you have a second source if the grid goes down. Mount the panel facing north, in full sun for most of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolar cables are not in the kit. You need a red and a black cable long enough to reach from the panel to the motor, plus an MC4 connector set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWant more solar or a busier gate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-slider-12v-12ah-solar-kit\"\u003eGemini Slider 500+ 12Ah solar kit\u003c\/a\u003e has a bigger 12V 12Ah battery, a 40W panel and a 200 openings a day rating. For a complex or a gate up to 800kg, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-24v-complex-800kg-solar-kit\"\u003eGemini 24V smart solar gate motor kit\u003c\/a\u003e. Already on mains and not interested in solar? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-slider-12v-7ah-gate-motor\"\u003eGemini Slider 500 sliding gate motor kit\u003c\/a\u003e is the same motor without the panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSmart, safe and easy to live with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-gemlink-smart-device\"\u003eGemlink Smart device\u003c\/a\u003e to open the gate from your phone over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Obstruction sensing is electronically adjustable and works in both directions, with an input for \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-infrared-wireless-beams\"\u003einfrared safety beams\u003c\/a\u003e. You also get auto-close (2 to 60 seconds), a pedestrian opening, townhouse mode and a receiver for 30 remotes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGemini's installation manual, with the solar connection steps, and the spec sheet are linked on this page. Compare the whole range on our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gemini-gate-motors\"\u003eGemini gate motors\u003c\/a\u003e page. Alectra Solutions supplies the equipment only, so have the motor and panel fitted by your own installer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gemini","offers":[{"title":"Basic kit","offer_id":50991069102150,"sku":"GEM-S500-SOLAR","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kit with anti-theft bracket","offer_id":50991069134918,"sku":"GEM-S500-SOLAR-ATB","price":5849.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full kit with anti-theft bracket and steel rack","offer_id":50506254417990,"sku":"GEM-S500-SOLAR-ATB-RACK","price":6489.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/8689\/4406\/files\/gemini-slider-500-solar-gate-motor-basic-kit.jpg?v=1794338008"},{"product_id":"gemini-slider-12v-12ah-solar-kit","title":"Gemini Slider 500+ Solar Gate Motor Kit, 12V 12Ah + 40W Panel (500kg)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis kit pairs the Gemini Slider 500+, Gemini's heavy residential 12V slider, with a 40W solar panel and Gemini's 12V solar adaptor board, for busy home gates up to 500kg. It has the bigger 12V 12Ah battery, is rated for 200 openings a day at up to 26 m\/min, and runs on solar alone or as a hybrid with mains. The 12Ah slider with a 40W panel is the same pairing Gemini uses in its own 12V solar combo. Every kit comes with the motor, the battery, two Gemini 3-button remotes, gearbox oil and the base plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich kit do you need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasic kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slider 500+ motor, 40W solar panel, 12V solar adaptor board, 12V 12Ah battery, 2 Gemini 3-button remotes, 50ml gearbox oil and the base plate. For a gate that already has a rack in good condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit with anti-theft bracket:\u003c\/strong\u003e everything in the basic kit, plus the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-anti-theft-bracket\"\u003eGemini anti-theft bracket\u003c\/a\u003e. It is 5mm electroplated steel, makes the motor harder to take by force and guards the red release lever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull kit with anti-theft bracket and steel rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e everything in the bracket kit, plus 4m of Gemini steel rack (2 x 2m). Everything for a gate that has no rack yet, apart from the solar cables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow the solar kit works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 12V solar adaptor board plugs into the solar connection on the Slider 500+'s power supply, and the panel wires go straight to the adaptor board. The power supply then runs in hybrid mode, charging the battery from 220V mains when it is there and from the panel. With no mains at the gate, the 40W panel and the 12Ah battery carry the gate on their own. Mount the panel facing north, in full sun for most of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolar cables are not in the kit. You need a red and a black cable long enough to reach from the panel to the motor, plus an MC4 connector set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoosing between the Gemini solar kits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a normal family home, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-slider-12v-7ah-full-solar-kit\"\u003eGemini Slider 500 solar gate motor kit\u003c\/a\u003e has a 12V 8Ah battery, a 30W panel and a 150 openings a day rating. This Slider 500+ kit is the one for a busier gate or more backup. For a complex or a gate up to 800kg, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-24v-complex-800kg-solar-kit\"\u003eGemini 24V smart solar gate motor kit\u003c\/a\u003e. On mains only? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-slider-12v-12ah-gate-motor\"\u003eGemini Slider 500+ (12V 12Ah) kit\u003c\/a\u003e is the same motor without the panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSmart, safe and easy to live with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-gemlink-smart-device\"\u003eGemlink Smart device\u003c\/a\u003e to open the gate from your phone over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Obstruction sensing is electronically adjustable and works in both directions, with an input for \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-infrared-wireless-beams\"\u003einfrared safety beams\u003c\/a\u003e. You also get auto-close (2 to 60 seconds), a pedestrian opening, townhouse mode and a receiver for 30 remotes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGemini's installation manual, with the solar connection steps, and the spec sheet are linked on this page. Compare the whole range on our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gemini-gate-motors\"\u003eGemini gate motors\u003c\/a\u003e page. Alectra Solutions supplies the equipment only, so have the motor and panel fitted by your own installer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gemini","offers":[{"title":"Basic kit","offer_id":50991070052422,"sku":"GEM-S500P-SOLAR","price":5671.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kit with anti-theft bracket","offer_id":50991070085190,"sku":"GEM-S500P-SOLAR-ATB","price":6520.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full kit with anti-theft bracket and steel rack","offer_id":50991070117958,"sku":"GEM-S500P-SOLAR-ATB-RACK","price":7160.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/8689\/4406\/files\/gemini-slider-500-plus-solar-gate-motor-basic-kit.jpg?v=1794338008"},{"product_id":"gemini-24v-complex-800kg-solar-kit","title":"Gemini Slider 800 Smart Solar Gate Motor Kit, 24V + 80W Panel (800kg)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is Gemini's 24V smart solar gate motor kit: the Gemini Slider 800 with an 80W solar panel and Gemini's 24V solar adaptor board, for gates up to 800kg at complexes, estates, businesses and light industrial sites. It is rated for 400 openings a day at up to 23 m\/min, runs on two 12V 8Ah batteries, and comes with the Gemlink Smart device fitted inside the motor for phone control. Use it on solar alone, or connect mains as well and it works as a hybrid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich kit do you need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasic kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slider 800 motor with Gemlink Smart fitted, 80W solar panel, 24V solar adaptor board, 2 x 12V 8Ah batteries, 2 Gemini 3-button remotes, 50ml gearbox oil and the base plate. For a gate that already has a rack in good condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit with anti-theft bracket:\u003c\/strong\u003e everything in the basic kit, plus the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-anti-theft-bracket\"\u003eGemini anti-theft bracket\u003c\/a\u003e. It is 5mm electroplated steel, makes the motor harder to take by force and guards the red release lever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull kit with anti-theft bracket and steel rack:\u003c\/strong\u003e everything in the bracket kit, plus 4m of Gemini steel rack (2 x 2m). Everything for a gate that has no rack yet, apart from the solar cables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow the solar kit works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 24V solar adaptor board plugs into the solar connection on the Slider 800's power supply, and the panel wires go straight to the adaptor board. The power supply then runs in hybrid mode, charging the two batteries from 220V mains when it is there and from the panel. Where there is no mains at the gate, the 80W panel keeps the 24V battery bank charged on its own. Mount the panel facing north, in full sun for most of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolar cables are not in the kit. You need a red and a black cable long enough to reach from the panel to the motor, plus an MC4 connector set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGemlink Smart included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gemlink Smart device connects over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. In the free Gemlink app you get live gate status, light control, access logs and smartphone control, and you can share access with up to 30 users without paying for a plan. For remote access away from the gate, the Gemlink needs Wi-Fi at the gate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for gates that work all day\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 33 kgf starting pull, 18 kgf rated pull and a 23:1 oil-filled gearbox, the Slider 800 is made for heavy gates that open all day. Obstruction sensing is electronically adjustable and works in both directions, with an input for \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-infrared-wireless-beams\"\u003einfrared safety beams\u003c\/a\u003e. For a home gate up to 500kg, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-slider-12v-7ah-full-solar-kit\"\u003eGemini Slider 500 solar gate motor kit\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-slider-12v-12ah-solar-kit\"\u003eSlider 500+ 12Ah solar kit\u003c\/a\u003e is the better fit. On mains only? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gemini-24v-complex-800kg-sliding-gate-motor\"\u003eGemini 24V smart gate motor kit (Slider 800)\u003c\/a\u003e is the same motor without the panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGemini's installation manual, with the solar connection steps, and the spec sheet are linked on this page. Compare the whole range on our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gemini-gate-motors\"\u003eGemini gate motors\u003c\/a\u003e page. Alectra Solutions supplies the equipment only, so have the motor and panel fitted by your own installer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gemini","offers":[{"title":"Basic kit","offer_id":50991070969926,"sku":"GEM-S800-SOLAR","price":8716.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kit with anti-theft bracket","offer_id":50991071002694,"sku":"GEM-S800-SOLAR-ATB","price":9565.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full kit with anti-theft bracket and steel rack","offer_id":50991071035462,"sku":"GEM-S800-SOLAR-ATB-RACK","price":10205.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/8689\/4406\/files\/gemini-slider-800-smart-solar-gate-motor-basic-kit.jpg?v=1794338008"}],"url":"https:\/\/alectra.co.za\/collections\/gemini-gate-motors.oembed","provider":"Alectra Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}