Lifespan of Electrical Fence Chargers

[ustmd]

So, how long are your electric fence chargers lasting?

The solar ones I have never had make more than 2 years--the cell usually give out.

I just replaced the electric one for the horse pasture. The last one was a redman that was install 5-6 years ago. The voltage had dropped to where it was a weak tickle--I check the grounds, all good and was measuring the voltage at the terminals. Replaced it and I am getting a good shock.

I am just trying to decide if I am getting the normal lifespan out of these.

 

[moored4]

I don't have any of the solar ones but all of mine are old (10 to 15 years )and still make me jerk when I get into them by mistake!

 

[Rusty]

So, how long are your electric fence chargers lasting?

I am just trying to decide if I am getting the normal lifespan out of these.

I don't have any idea what a normal lifespan is, but my 1-Joule Hol-Dem Fencer has been in service since 7/3/95.

 

[jdtractor]

i dont know but ive got 2 chargers ,i cant think of the names but 1 is aleast 20yrs old and the 2nd is 15 or so still shock the s...... out of you.

 

[whistlepig]

We get about 8-10 years out of ours. Good grounding lengthens the chargers lifespan. Letting weeds grow up and touch the fence reduces the chargers lifespan.

 

[stravis]

Good grounds and lightning protection are key.

 

[dmay]

Electric fencer still going after seven years so far.

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

My neighbor has a couple that are at least 15 years old.
They are made by ParMak

Most of the time it's the fuses that blow
My oldest one is 6 years old

 

[forgeblast]

I have a 6v and it was used when I got it, and its been working fine for me 6 years now.
I do have some batterys that I swap out and I put a small solar panel (the ones for a deer feeder) to trickle charge the battery, that set up works great for me.