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76 ENERGIZERS & SOLAR PANELS
1.Total length of fence: This is
actually of minimal importance!
Why? Because even small units will
energize very long fences and stop
animals—if there are no leaks of
energy to the soil via weeds or poor
quality insulators.
2. Amount of wet/green weed contact
with the energized wires. This is very
important! 1/4 mile of high-tensile
wire that’s covered with weeds and
is only 6" above wet soil may leak or
drain away more energy than a 3-joule
energizer can provide!
3. How high above the soil will the
lowest live wire be? Low wires (6")
cause much more leakage from weed
contact than high wires (>18").
Fence FAQs.....................................p. 77
How an Electric Fence Works......... 78
2 Year Warranty................................. 78
Energizer Impedance....................... 79
About Our Energizers................80–81
Energizers & Kits
0.12 Joule......................................... 82
0.25 Joule......................................... 91
0.50 Joule...................................82, 91
1 Joule..................................83, 92–93
2 Joules.................................84, 92–93
3 to 5 Joules..................................... 85
Special and/or Large............. 86–87
Solar FAQs....................................88–89
Energizer Chart & Data.............95–97
Energizer
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4. Species to be contained or deterred:
Animal and birds vary in their internal
resistance (in ohms) to electricity.
Wide-impedance units (or large low-
impedance ones) are best for species with
high internal resistance (poultry, goats,
deer). Low-impedance units work well for
cattle, horses and pigs.
5. Climate: Low-impedance units are ideal
for places where the grass stays green.
Wide-impedance units are superior when
grass turns brown for 2 or more weeks.
6. Soil: Wide-impedance units are better for
rocky and/or sandy soil. Low-impedance
units are better for clay and/or loam soils.
7. Power source: 110v AC plug-in units are
best if the fence is close to power. If not,
look at solar (battery) options.
8. Cost: The most expensive energizer is the
one that isn’t big enough and therefore results
in escaped animals or predator attacks.
Issues to consider before buying an energizer:
Key advice from experts…
• Buy a larger energizer than
necessary. If the fence works,
most folks will buy more fence—
and need a larger energizer.
• Use a fence tester to check the
voltage—often.
• Install a ground rod(s)—
included in our kits.
• Don’t go below 40% charge
level on a deep cycle battery.
• Use insulated wire that is
specifically designed for electric
fences. (See p. 140.)
• Never connect a fence directly
to a 110v AC outlet. This can be
lethal and may cause fires.
Fence Energizers
Solar in winter? It’s possible
depending on location and
amount of available sunlight.