Solar Kit for Gate Openers (SOLAR-KIT)

The Merlin Solar Power Kit is an alternative power supply solution, purpose-built for Merlin single swing gate openers. Please note: this product is not compatible with double swing or slide gate openers.

Ideal for locations where mains electricity is unavailable or impractical, this solar kit harnesses renewable energy to power your gate automation system. The high-efficiency 40W solar panel captures sunlight and stores energy within the included battery system housed in a durable, weather-resistant enclosure. This stored power ensures reliable operation—day or night, rain or shine.

Designed to meet the demands of Australian conditions, the Merlin Solar Power Kit offers a clean, consistent, and low-maintenance power solution for remote properties, long driveways, and rural installations.

Enjoy the freedom and convenience of automated gate access powered by renewable energy, with the peace of mind that your system is always ready to perform—regardless of weather or power availability.

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Categories: Slide Gate Openers, Swing Gate Openers

Enjoy the freedom of automated gate access powered by clean, renewable energy. The Merlin Solar Power Kit is designed for locations where mains electricity isn’t available or practical, offering a reliable solution tailored specifically for Merlin systems. It delivers smooth, consistent operation with minimal maintenance.

Whether you’re managing a long driveway, rural property, or remote entry point, this solar-powered kit provides dependable performance day and night. Featuring a durable 40W solar panel built to withstand tough Aussie conditions, it delivers the benefits of advanced solar technology by ensuring reliable gate automation.

With a design focused on bringing convenience, security, and ease of access to your life, the Merlin Solar Power Kit makes gate automation simpler than ever.

Product Features

Built for Local Conditions
Designed in Australia to withstand the unique environmental demands of both Australian and New Zealand climates.
Weather Resistant & Durable
Features an IP65-rated Power Supply Enclosure, offering strong protection against dust, rain, and harsh weather.
Reliable Power Storage
Includes 2 x 18Ah high-capacity batteries to keep your gate opener running smoothly.
Solar Powered Convenience
Comes with a 40W Solar Panel for clean, efficient energy—no mains power required.
Expandable System
Need more power? Add a second 40W Solar Panel for improved performance in low-sunlight areas.*
Flexible Mounting Options
Includes a sturdy, adjustable mounting kit to position the solar panel for maximum sunlight exposure.
Pre-Installation Charging
A 240V Mains Power Pack is included to fully charge the system before setup.
3-Year Warranty*
Merlin Peace of Mind

*To add a second solar panel, the Dual Solar Panel Cable Connector (041A0573) is required. The Solar Panel Mounting Kit (SP-MOUNT-KIT) is also recommended for secure installation.

*The warranty period for the Solar Kit Batteries is 12 months from the date of purchase.

Specification

General

Performance & Suitability – Perfect for residential & light commercial use with limited daily cycles. Under typical conditions (e.g. 6 hours of sunlight per day on the Australian East Coast), you can expect around 20 cycles per day with one set of 772ANZ Safety Beams Connected. Actual performance depends on sunlight availability, gate condition, connected accessories and environmental factors. Refer to the manual for detailed performance calculations & suitability to your location.
Installation Tips & Site Selection – To get the best performance from your Solar Kit, consider panel placement. Install the solar panel where it gets full sunlight—ideally facing due North. Avoid shaded or obstructed areas, as this will reduce charging efficiency. It is important to keep the solar panel close to the power supply enclosure, and ensure the enclosure is within reach of your gate opener.
Choosing the Right Setup – Solar performance depends on your location, sunlight hours, and how often the gate is used. Some setups may need two solar panels for reliable operation—especially in areas with less sun or higher usage. During long periods of low sunlight, you may need to recharge the system using the AC charging adaptor (included).

IP65 Weather Resistant Power Supply Enclosure/Control Unit and Solar Panel
2 x 18Ah batteries
40W Solar Panel (a second 40W Solar Panel can be added for areas with low sunlight exposure*)
Adjustable Solar Panel Mounting Kit
240V Mains Power Pack included to fully charge the SOLAR-KIT before installation

* If a second 40W Solar Panel is added, the Dual Solar Panel Cable Connector with 4m cable (041A0573) is required. The Solar Panel Mounting Kit (SP-MOUNT-KIT) is also recommended.

Solar Power Supply
Rated Voltage	21.6VDC to 35VDC
Maximum Output Current	5 Amps
Battery Capacity	2 x 18Ah
Recharge Time (AC Charger)	Approx 24 hours
Operating Temp Range	-20ºC to +50ºC
IP Rating	IP65
Dimensions	335mm x 230mm x 210mm
Weight	15Kg

Solar Panel
Peak Power (Pmax):	40W / 34.2V
Maximum Current:	1.17A
Maximum Voltage:	34.2V
Operating Temp Range	-40ºC to +85ºC
IP Rating	IP65
Dimensions	620mm x 400mm x 25mm
Weight	2.6Kg

Included Accessories

Solar power supply enclosure (Inc batteries)

Solar power supply enclosure mounting bracket

240V Mains power pack with battery charge plug with adaptor cable

Solar Power Kit to Gate Opener power cable (4m)

Solar panel with cable (4m)

SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING BRACKET and mounting hardware

2X 18AH BATTERIES (mounted in Solar Power Supply Enclosure)

SECURITY SCREWS AND TOOLS
1pc X hexagonal socket spanner
1pc X hexagonal socket Driver Bit
4pcs X M6 nuts
12pcs X M6*10 anti-tamper screws

Compatible With

The Solar Power Kit is only for single slide and single gate Merlin and Grifco openers will not work on double swing or slide gate openers.

Slide 600 (MGSK600)
Swing A 200 (MGASK/MGADK)
Swing L 300 (MGLSK/MGLDK)
Swing LR 500 (MRGLSK)
LG-Drive (GLD-GO)

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Excellent service. Fast response time. Great communication. Tidy work.

W. C.

03:41 11 Nov 25

Saniya Kazi

07:49 31 Oct 25

Once again Eastern Garage Doors to the rescue, when my garage door stopped functioning. Great service for a very reasonable price

Paul vg

05:05 24 Oct 25

fast and efficient service.

Vasileios Tatsidis

02:35 24 Oct 25

Very good service. Technician replaced the garage opener really quick.

Prasanna Dinesh

12:06 17 Oct 25

Arrived on time and had my panel door back on the rails and operational in 30 minutes. Garage is once again secure. Well done Darren

Lorraine Davies

01:58 14 Oct 25

Easy to deal with. Friendly and efficient service. Arrived on time and did a great job.

Maree Charnley

00:28 08 Oct 25

Great service !

C K

00:54 07 Oct 25

I was so very happy with the service provided by Eastern Garage Doors. My roller door had stopped working and I phoned a few companies only to be put on hold and not giving me a quote or any reassurance about fixing my problem. THEN I luckily phoned Eastern Garage Doors. I was pleasantly greeted with a lovely friendly voice ( Emily I think) who reassured me, gave me a quote and arranged Darren to come out within the hour. Darren arrived and explained what the problem was and fixed the door within 10 minutes.Darren was polite and efficient.Thank you Eastern Garage Doors.Happy CustomerMeg

Meg Jennings

07:13 01 Oct 25

I am more than impressed with the level of service and will be recommending Eastern Garage Doors to friends and families.Phone call was promptly picked up by Emily - she asked all the right questions and locked in an appointment within 15mins.Text reminders followed up accordingly.Joe arrived the next day as scheduled and sorted out issues with our garage door within an hour's work.Also, call out fees and estimated costs are clearly communicated. Plus payment easily done securely online!5 stars legend!

Andrew Yu

01:20 30 Sep 25

Very good company to deal with. All the tradesmen were knowledgeable and efficient. Great job- I’d have no hesitation in recommending them.

Margaret McGillivray

01:13 12 Sep 25

Your staff member, Darren, arrived promptly, accurately assessed the situation, made the necessary adjustments and tested the mechanism. The roller door is now operating better than before. Thanks so much for this excellent service.

Ian Southwell

11:15 08 Sep 25

My door motor was repaired by replacement within 24 hours of contacting Eastern Garage Doors. Office staff were most helpful to provide costs and arrange a technician to attend as soon as possible. Technician appeared within the times given and his workmanship looks good. He was helpful in explaining the new remotes. Overall, Eastern Garage Doors were a pleasure to deal with. Recommended.

Ray Reynolds

05:37 28 Aug 25

Very good, very professional. Thank you!

Joey Zhong

04:07 28 Aug 25

Yesterday my garage door collapsed due to broken drum. Tried 4 places to get quotes, 2 responded immediately and friendly. Sent both very detailed photos of damages and gave measurements of door and drum diameters to avoid multiple trips hence cost. Eastern Garage was chosen for earlier attendance to repairs. Fixed this morning with minimum of fuss and was a clean job. Tradesmen friendly and not time wasting. Very highly recommended! Thank you Eastern Garage Door, Georgia and Tom.

Pau Chang

06:15 24 Jul 25

Fair price for fair job. Couldnt ask for moreGreat job - have used them oftenOffice Manager is a gun.

Colin Winberg

02:53 24 Jul 25

Great experience, had a new garage door motor replaced/installed very happy throughout the entire process, thank you!

Adam Warm

23:37 18 Jul 25

Prompt service and good communication.

Charles Gibson

01:13 18 Jul 25

Everything working perfectly now. Thanks.

Julie Holt

02:56 15 Jul 25

Prompt and professional replacement for our garage door, wouldn't hesitate to recommend

Luke Nelson

07:13 07 Jul 25

Service call attended within 24 hours. Courtesy message sent prior to arrival. Technician reviewed and assessed door. Door serviced promptly.Easy to deal with. Highly recommend to all.

Jim Darmos

23:39 24 Jun 25

John and Dave were great 👍 Sterling service 😊 would happily recommend

Rodney

23:29 24 Jun 25

we had an issue 2 weeks outside of the warranty. The problem was with the parts installed last year. When I called the immediate reponse was "well it is out of warranty so we will have to charge" not a good start. I was then told that I caused the problem, um how could the phone operator have any idea of this. Apparently her mind powers told her that I had disengaged the cable that hangs down. Not sure how this is even possible when I am outside of the garage, if only I had such abilities.The only positive is that they answer the phone quickly but we will never use this company again, support is 0/10ETA I think you missed the point of the review. Your workmanship failed 2 weeks post 12 mth warranty and you blame the customer, this is not a good review. It is great you are happy that you did not have to come and fix your work, that speaks volumes.

P No

06:53 23 Jun 25

From the very get go eastern garage doors was thorough in coming up with the best solution. We have limited height clearance so Eastern garage was very honest and upfront about the options available to us. We settled on a custom clad tilt door which is a massive upgrade on what we had. The back and forth communication was prompt and clear. They did a similarly great job to a colleague who I've recommended them to. Will definitely recommend to others.

Sam & Sim Ng

09:51 18 Jun 25

I'm very happy with my new garage door, the experience with Eastern Garage Doors has been first rate. From Tom doing the quote through the office staff keeping me informed throughout the process and Cameron doing the installation all were friendly & professional. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a hassle free experience.

Ken Sims

06:24 18 Jun 25

excellent job, thx.

J P

02:41 18 Jun 25

Boys were efficient, friendly and explained things well, Thankyou :)

Kelli D'Monte

00:00 17 Jun 25

Prompt and outstanding service provided today when my 22 year old automated garage door system failed. Pricing very reasonable. Would highly recommend.

Laura Major

04:02 13 Jun 25

Booking in my garage door service was easy and booking staff were helpful and efficient. Very quick response time despite service staff being away due to illness. Cost of service was exactly as quoted and serviceman was knowledgeable and informative without being condescending. He arrived within allocated timeframe & notified me well in advance of arrival with exact arrival time. No pushy sales pitch just did as requested and was happy to provide answers to my questions after completing the service. I definitely recommend this company and will use them again in the future.

Clare Hooper

03:51 12 Jun 25

Great and prompt service!

Philip Cheung

05:30 06 Jun 25

From the office staff who discussed my problem with knowledge, to the technician who serviced and repaired my garage door I could not fault their service, courtesy, and efficiency. Great work Eastern Garage Door.

Richard McGibbony

04:02 06 Jun 25

Very professional and clean work. Darren came on time, check the garage door issue and solved in 30 minutes.

Girish Markale

02:09 04 Jun 25

Wow , excellent service , came out same day ! Tom was great !

Anthony Bianco

05:04 30 May 25

Highly professional, friendly and thoroughly recommend them to anyone looking to do anything with their garage door or gates.

Garth Michalson

03:59 24 May 25

5 star for Louise's customer service. I needed to buy a new remote to troubleshoot why the garage door was only responding intermittently. Louise offered to take the price of the remote off the cost of installing the new garage opener, if I decide to go ahead with the new garage opener. She was very fast in responding to emails and was not pushy at all. Price quoted was very competitive, compared to 2 other quotes I got.Darren turned up on time to install the new garage opener. He also re-lubricated everything on the garage door.Highly recommend this business for their competitive pricing, high quality product and excellent customer service.

Iris Yeong

23:43 22 May 25

Big thanks to all the team for my 2 new rollerdoors and Merlin light. Very detailed communication from quoting to installation.Great service and staff.

Mark C

22:37 22 May 25

the staff are always friendly and happy to help. Service calls are always within a couple of days and updates are provided on status of repairs.great company to deal with

marita sims

06:41 22 May 25

Really appreciated the prompt service from Darren and his approval of my Roller Garage Door.Thank you

Dennis Jones

02:41 07 May 25

John was punctual, well informed and fixed the issue on the first call out. A pleasure to deal with:)

Karen Callegaro

07:10 06 May 25

Very prompt and professional service A+Thank you very much

Brad Carroll

23:32 05 May 25

Good communication and professional service.

yan tso

08:59 05 May 25

Our garage door motor began malfunctioning intermittently, prompting us to contact Eastern Garage Doors. They promptly scheduled an appointment for the installation of a new motor. Darren arrived on time and efficiently installed the new motor, which operates significantly quieter than our previous one. Reflecting on the experience, I wish we had reached out to them sooner. Overall, we are extremely satisfied with the outcome and highly recommend their services.

Charles Chandra

08:24 05 May 25

Our experience with Eastern Garage Doors was excellent. Great communication and efficiencyI would definitely recommend Eastern Garage Doors.

Abby Dee

02:49 01 May 25

Very happy with the installation and quality of product. Installers were friendly and easy to talk to. The company kept you well informed from order to installation date. Well Done

William Chandler

22:39 24 Apr 25

Could not raise my double roller door when power was out for the day and Darren fixed the problem within an hour of my call, and after an inspection stated the doors condition was acceptable and a service was unnecessary. Thanks Darren

Angela and Mike

07:51 15 Apr 25

Xinyi Zeng

02:38 15 Apr 25

Had John come by for just quote and give an estimate, however within 15 minutes he knew exactly what the problem was and fixed it. Absolutely fantastic communication with their offices and GREAT customer service.

Andrew Ermogenis

05:50 28 Mar 25

Good communication, door arrived in good time, looks great and with no issues - a pleasure to deal with! :)

Jeanette Lodge

05:00 26 Mar 25

Very happy.On time, efficient and pleasant

Cathy Hasan

08:55 13 Mar 25

Geoff Gowans

04:04 12 Mar 25

Very prompt and efficient but far too costly.

Essie Mathew

23:59 11 Mar 25

Very happy with the product and the service. Thanks Louise, Georgia for your prompt support.

Will Cai

02:38 08 Mar 25

Super responsive: EGD sent someone out straight away and they fixed the problem quickly. And pricing was fair. Would use EGD again.

Demian McLean

02:26 07 Mar 25

0 Stars!Just been charged $220 for 20 minutes work AND they didn’t even fix the issue. Terrible customer service. Do yourself a favour and look elsewhere. Would not recommend at all.

MattLou

07:02 03 Mar 25

Darren was excellent and had quickly repaired my defective Merlin Garage Roller door. He finished like a professional. No mess and speedy job well done which leave me much time to go back to my normal work as the roller garage door works like magic!!!!

Peter Loh

03:32 27 Feb 25

Darren did a great job. Installed and help set up the application and operation. Happy customer.

Ian Lyons

22:20 26 Feb 25

Sara Chooi

20:57 26 Feb 25

Joe arrived within the specified time and competently fixed our roller door problem. So glad that Eastern Garage Doors could come as we had our cars locked in which was very inconvenient.

Don Owen

22:47 25 Feb 25

Excellent experience with Eastern Garage Doors & the team there. Professional can-do attitude whilst being highly professional. They managed to complete an excellent and clean install on my unique setup where many others weren’t willing to try / wanting to charge a fortune to even attempt. Eastern Garage doors came out and assessed it and ultimately built a perfect solution which works great. 100% recommend to anyone looking for a supplier & installer.

Chris Adams

22:35 17 Feb 25

Fantastic service. Listened to our issues, gave us a quote, got straight to the point. Installation was seamless and when we queried a potential issue with the door seal, they came out and replaced it shortly after. Great service!

Kellie Rose

23:08 13 Feb 25

Eastern Garage Doors fixed my broken down double garage door and replaced the springs and hardware to restore it back to better than new. The team are professional, friendly and their price is very fair compared to other companies.I highly recommend this company.

Chris Tongue

08:53 11 Feb 25

Great service, very happy with office & installation of Merlin after previous garage door controller failed to operate after recent electrical storm, maybe it was just a co-incidence!

Rick Stanton

23:46 07 Feb 25

Frank Kemp

23:05 03 Feb 25

Great Service ,and a fair price $. Punctual, honest and know what there doing !!

Andrew Clifford

02:35 29 Jan 25

Thanks EGD team for prompt and fantastic service. I will recommend to my friends should they have garage door issues.

Katherine Brown

23:39 28 Jan 25

Very good service. Friendly technician.Prompt and on time.

Anthony Kemm

00:25 23 Jan 25

Competitive price, nice people to deal,with, expert installation.

Declan Keeghan

05:48 17 Jan 25

Fantastic service and prompt

Nick Hurleston

01:55 07 Jan 25

Fantastic service. Prompt, professional, and friendly; and we now have a lovely new garage door.

Sue Sue

08:24 19 Dec 24

Emily in the office was exceptionally helpful and professional as was Tom who did the job. Couldn’t recommend highly enough. Honest timely reasonable cost. Just fantastic !

Anita Giovannini

04:03 09 Dec 24

Friendly , good communication and time is punctual .John did good job 👍

jenny luong

04:26 30 Nov 24

Have never been so satisfied with the service and professionalism of all the staff and the installers if you are wanting a great job, you can't go past.

Barry Lucas

00:41 29 Nov 24

Punctual, and all went well. Thorough

Bram Tiernan

04:04 24 Nov 24

Actually they provide fast and efficient service. Why I am given one star rate is based on below 2 reason.1. When I making phone calls, I checking repeatedly to confirm service charges. To avoid confusion, I did ask is one one seven, without any objection.I knew there's confusion when you say one seventy. But when job finished,I asked to paid 170.2. When I am asking to pay 170, Darren said it won't be 117 even 30 years ago. I am so upset with this. As yes I am not in Melbourne 30 years ago. But around ninety I am in other part of Australia. I do know the charge in last century was definitely lower than 100.

Billy Jiang

01:11 22 Nov 24

Highly recommend!!! I had an excellent experience with Eastern Garage Doors! Their customer service was exceptional from start to finish. The team was not only friendly and professional but also incredibly responsive. They provided clear updates throughout the process, which made everything seamless and stress-free. The turnaround time was impressively quick – they were able to get everything done much faster than I expected without sacrificing quality. Highly recommend for anyone looking for reliable, efficient service with great communication!

Jini Badanjek

01:47 11 Nov 24

Outstanding service.ThanksRoss

Ross Fardon

04:07 08 Nov 24

30/10/24 - Henri, from Macleod VIC 3085.I highly recommend Eastern Garage Doors from Bayswater VIC 3153.A couple of weeks ago? I had to change my 15 years old sectional garage door opener. I rang their office on Tuesday, Danielle at the reception was very knowledgeable and efficient. She gave me on the spot a price (including tax) and possible installation date for the same week. Their technicien Joe arrived on time on the due date and performed the door opener changeover in less than an hour. He was very professional, did a very nice job and took all relevant rubbish with him.The work came with a 7 years warranty, at a very competitive price. I will keep Eastern Garage Doors in mind for any further repair or installation.

Henri Tochon-Danguy

03:55 31 Oct 24

Very efficient and informative serviceman. Also very helpful with our issue. Definately recommend

Jennifer Burles

05:25 30 Oct 24

Overall, I recommend but there are flaws. All tradesmen leave a mess, and this company was definitely no exception (on both visits). Also, the quality of work varies by personnel, not the company. Work by first team was fairly good. Work the by the second team, not so much with ripped garage door insulation in multiple places, finger dents in foam panels, and undercut one foam sheet.25-10-2024 Updated from 3 to 4 StarsThe company replaced without charge, two of the foam insulation panels I was unhappy with. Thank you for the follow up customer care, Eastern Garage Doors. :)

BPG Admin

00:34 25 Oct 24

Arrived promptly in the allocated time window after a quick call to advise me of arrival time. Very polite and personable and a quick yet efficient job well done!

Bronwyn Young

04:24 21 Oct 24

I enjoyed working with Eastern Garage Doors, I appreciate professional delivery. These guys were punctual, friendly and thorough and to top it all the quality of the installation was spot on. Well done guys!

Ayman Al Saffan

04:25 17 Oct 24

Excellent friendly service. Very helpful, courteous, possibly the best service provider I have used. Highly recommended.

Bernard Meagher

01:05 17 Oct 24

I found the team at Eastern Garage Doors great to deal with - our job involved some co-ordination with another tradesperson and the initial communication and quote was prompt and professional.On the day the two young guys who came to carry out the work were also very helpful and the job was done very efficiently.

Paul Higgins

23:11 09 Oct 24

Flexible, reasonably priced, no hidden cost and great service.

EJ Posadas

03:52 07 Oct 24

Had Eastern Garage Door come to assess and quote for a double garage door. Within a month I had a professionally-installed, great-looking, wi-fi controlled garage door, custom-made just to my liking. Highly recommend.

Jeff Wang

01:23 10 Sep 24

Very Happy with the service provided

Carl Dillon

05:25 05 Sep 24

Great communication. Fast service and fair price. Very satisfied

Suellen Whitebrook

03:22 05 Sep 24

Service was great and was early to appointment. Quickly got to the bottom of the problem and was great with communication

David Little

23:05 04 Sep 24

Helpful and knowledgeable staff.

Tony Freeman

11:44 27 Aug 24

Our wall remote for our garage door stopped working and the two ladies on the phone were lovely and patiently talked me through how to change the battery. Great after sales service.

Exsg

06:56 23 Aug 24

Could not recommend these guys more highly. I called to request a quote and within 24 hours I had a my manual garage door converted to a motorised one. Installed professionally by Joe. Thanks Eastern Garage Doors.

Isabella Tonel

03:30 22 Aug 24

Great people to deal with and extremely helpful. Did an excellent job and at a fair and reasonable price, no problem at all in recommending Eastern Garage Doors.

Joe Mariniello

07:02 21 Aug 24

Fantastic service from the first call to the end result.Carolyn at reception was super lovely and did her best to secure my door repair asap that week. I was at work on the scheduled day, however the repairer was happy to access the garage in my absence, and I came home to a working garage door (yay!).The emailed invoice was comprised of a justified call-out fee and small cost of new parts and was easy to pay online via card or direct deposit. Thanks for a wonderful stress free experience!

Laura Wright

02:43 15 Aug 24

Fabulous service from Eastern Garage Doors. Had my roller door replaced and was kept informed every step of the way. They were able to speed up my install which I really appreciated. Would recommend this company

Clare Tobey

07:21 13 Aug 24

Prompt service, arrived on time, very experienced and knowledgeable. Happy with what we received. Only negative was having to correct my house number on 3 occasions with reception staff.

Bronwyn Bennett

06:21 13 Aug 24

Service for garage doors completed satisfactorily.Arrival time communicated & punctual.Helpful discussion re maintenance.

ken sharp

02:09 13 Aug 24

Very prompt service. Thanks heaps.My only issue is that you came early and didn’t warn us, but that’s a refreshing change from people usually turning up late and not warning us 😇Highly recommended 👍🏻

Wonder Llama

01:41 03 Jul 24

George Wang

20:43 28 Jun 24

Great service! I was informed up front what the costs would be, Darren went through what would be done and explained everything when he was finished. New garage door motor and everything running smoothly in only about 30mins! I would definitely recommend Eastern Garage Doors.

Jane Southern

00:53 26 Jun 24

Friendly and polite, did a great job and cleaned up the area afterwards. Highly recommend this company

Lina Lamont

11:21 24 Jun 24

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