Premier 1 2015 Fences That Work

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Simple ways to
compare Premier’s
fence energizers
Two ways:
1. Energizer Comparison Chart.
Refer to it on pp. 100–101.
2. Consult our website and click on
the energizer comparison chart
under any energizer. By clicking
on the headings of the charts on
the website you can arrange them
in ascending or descending order
by your choice of features (price,
joules, brand, etc.).
Our website also allows users to
write their own reviews and thoughts
about all Premier products—including
energizers and accessories.
Have we field-tested all of the
energizers we offer?
Some we have—but not all. We have
7 units working on our 3 farms at this
time on 20 miles of permanent, semi-
permanent and temporary fences.
On our website under
the “Reviews” tab, we
indicate which ones we
have personally field-
tested on our farms.
1. Plug-In pp . 85–89
Energy input is 110v AC (plug-in).
• Least cost to purchase and operate per joule of output.
• Cold temperatures don’t affect them.
• Because they are available with higher outputs, they are essential for
complex whole farm systems —with long permanent fences plus portable
electric fences.
• Best for fences that experience high weed contact on live wires.
• Can be complex to install. High output needs more ground rods. Needs
lead out wires (which often must be buried), “feeder” fences and switches,
underground cable across gateways, etc.
2. Battery & Solar pp . 84–97
Energy input is 12v DC (battery). If solar, the battery is recharged by a panel that
is directly attached to the energizer’s case.
• Because they need a battery, these units are more costly to purchase and
operate than plug-in units (but still less so than solar units).
• Solar units always cost more per joule than AC units because they include a
battery, a solar panel and a larger case.
• Batteries are less effective in colder temperatures.
• Solar units are very portable—reduced need for lead-out wires.
• Most farmstore solar units are too weak, in joules of output, to stop more
than a horse or dairy cow.
• Limitations on output (due to price, size and weight) also limit the amount
of weed-laden fence that can be properly energized.
The two basic energizer
types compared…
Least-cost small to midsize plug-in units
• HotShock 5, IntelliShock 10, 20, 31. Patriot P5, P10, P20, P31.
Least hassle to set up
• All PRS solar units and Speedrite AN90.
Most hassle and risk of failure
• DC units that require recharging the battery with a recharger (p. 102) .
For wildlife fences
• Most plug-in units that are AC/DC. Their pulse frequency is up to 25% faster than
most other energizers.
DC units for cattle, horses and deer fences (these fences need high output but won’t
have wires close to the soil)
• IntelliShock 10, 20, 31 units. Their energy usage is uniquely low in these situations.
When soil is dry and grass is brown
• Long fences: Kube 4000, IntelliShock 31, 506
• Short fences: Kube 4000
High green-weed contact
• Long fences: High joule units—HotShock 1000; Speedrite 6000/12000.
• Short fences: HotShock 600, Kube 4000; IntelliShock 20, 30; Patriot P10, P20, P30
and PRS 100 units.
Shortcuts to finding the right unit for you…