Why is my solar fence charger blinking red?
Blinking red light means it is working. 2 of 2 found this helpful. Do you? It means the fence is working!
How many joules should a fence charger have?
Typical recommendation is one joule per mile of fence. Keep in mind that bigger is better, until the point that induction occurs. Induction will power gates and neutral wire when voltage gets too high. Anything nearing 7,000 volts may cause induction.
What should my fence charger read?
Remove the battery case lid (click here to see how), turn fence charger on, and check the voltage of the battery with a battery volt meter. The #901 – 6 volt battery should read 6 volts or higher for proper operation. The #902 – 12 volt battery should read 12 volts or higher for proper operation.
What is the strongest fence charger?
The M10000i packs 100 joules of stored energy and will outperform any other electric fence energizer on the market powering 125 miles / 3,000 acres of multi-wire fencing.
Are more joules better for electric fence?
Joules are the most common means of comparing fence energizers. To control most livestock, maintain fence line voltage of at least 3,000 volts. Use higher voltage for sheep, hair goats, and predator control.
How many joules does it take to deter a bear?
For deterring bears in developed areas, your energizer will require a minimum Joule rating of: 0.7-1.0 Stored Joules or 0.5-0.7 Output Joules. Low cost, slow pulse rate, low Joule rated energizers are abundantly available and may be adequate for livestock or pet-yard applications.
Are Gallagher electric fence chargers waterproof?
Gallagher S10 Solar Electric Fence Charger The charger has a strong built-in solar panel, a powerful 6V battery, and a handle for easy portability. Designed for rough conditions, the super-tough drop-resistant waterproof case has built-in lightning protection.
How long do electric fence chargers last?
A solar powered electric fence energizer usually contains a battery for energy storage. The solar panel collects the energy from the sun and charges the battery. Lead acid batteries, which are used in solar fence chargers, typically last around 3 years, or around 1,000 days of charging.