Battery Fence Charger
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RUSTBUCKET BRONCO
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Kencove Fence Energizer 13 Joule This the one I have with the remote. The remote is great. I have 15 acres all fenced with 5 strand hi-tensile wire. As long as you have a great ground these are great. When the ground really starts to get dry I switch to the older style chargers which aren't as ground sensitive. but the remote only works with these
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RalphVa
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I've been using typical TSC battery powered fence chargers here for 18 years. The earlier ones were rather like the old automotive ignition systems. Think they had real points in there that made it go off and on. I'd have to send them back to the factory about every 6 months to be rebuilt.
Then around mid 2000s, they came out with electronic ones. I'd started with separate chargers, battery and solar panel; so, I continued with just the fence charger. I ran it off a cheap 12v utility battery that was kept charged by the solar panel. That electronic charger went for 6 or 7 years. Got a new one in place now. I keep the battery in an old plastic bucket mounted to the 6x6 post that the solar panel sits atop.
Somewhere along the line, I put a little battery tender between the solar panel and the battery to avoid overcharging the battery, as it only lasted 2 to 3 years. Well, it quit; so, now I've the panel connected directly to the battery again like a did for about the first 10 years.
Oh, I see the name of the ones I've been buying: Zareeba.
Ralph
Then around mid 2000s, they came out with electronic ones. I'd started with separate chargers, battery and solar panel; so, I continued with just the fence charger. I ran it off a cheap 12v utility battery that was kept charged by the solar panel. That electronic charger went for 6 or 7 years. Got a new one in place now. I keep the battery in an old plastic bucket mounted to the 6x6 post that the solar panel sits atop.
Somewhere along the line, I put a little battery tender between the solar panel and the battery to avoid overcharging the battery, as it only lasted 2 to 3 years. Well, it quit; so, now I've the panel connected directly to the battery again like a did for about the first 10 years.
Oh, I see the name of the ones I've been buying: Zareeba.
Ralph
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Second this, I've used their stuff for years,good stuff, good service,good people
QRTRHRS
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I usually set up a fence with five rows of wire, making the fourth row up from the ground a ground wire. Then I add extra ground rods around the fence line. The theory is that livestock are likely to touch the top two rows and the discharge does not have to return back to the charger and ground via dry ground yet the lower rows will still work that way. I also set up my main ground with three rods not just one.
Good maintenance is a must for any electric fence to be effective both structurally and plant growth wise.
I have not been around any battery backup chargers nor any of the more expensive solar chargers but I have set up a less expensive solar charger for a friend and was not impressed. Nor do I find the ratings that great for the length of a fence for chargers in general. IMHO, I do a pretty good job in terms of insulation and good connections when I set up a fence yet when I size a charger, I find that I need to size much higher.
This Fi-Shock ESP2M-FS solar-powered electric fence charger is an excellent choice for those looking to buy a top-notch solar powered electric fence for garden usage. In our case, I specifically purchased this device because I found it suitable for containing rabbits, chickens, and other pets. It was indeed troubling to contain small animals before, so we feel so lucky to discover this solar fence charger as it made our farm life more manageable. We now have peace of mind that our pets won’t be lost anymore. 
