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A 0.5 joule PRS 50
can power 3-5 rolls
of ElectroNet (p. 16).
80 ENERGIZERS & SOLAR PANELS
www.premier1supplies.com • 1-800-282-6631Two ways to compare our
fence energizers…
1. Energizer Comparison Chart.
Refer
to it on pp. 95–97.
2. Consult our website and “Click to
View a 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.).
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.
The two basic energizer
types compared…
1. Solar & Battery 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. • Battery capability declines in colder temperatures. • Solar units are very portable—no 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. 2. Plug-In Energy input is 110v AC (plug-in). • Least cost to purchase and operate per joule of output. • No battery, so cold temperatures and sunlight are not a concern. • 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.Our website also allows users to write their
own reviews and thoughts about all Premier
products—including energizers.