Do your research, know how many output joules you are buying. Most complete units have very low power ratings. When creating a system there are several problems that can be prevented prior to setup. First and foremost a solar panel should always be oriented due south if you are located in the northern hemisphere at approximately 35-40°. When choosing a solar panel the general rule of thumb is 10 watts of panel per 1 joule of energizer. You can never collect to much sunlight. A bigger panel is always better, as long as you provide battery protection with a solar controller. The solar controller will protect the battery from over charging, and should also be equipped with low voltage disconnect. A deep cycle marine battery is essential to a solar setup. A deep cycle marine battery offers re-chargeability/longevity over a normal car battery. Use a deep cycle marine battery that has at least 100-120 Ah (amp hours) or at least 675 CCA (cold cranking amps), for ideal performance. Reading the directions is fundamental, take your time and correctly set up your solar system.

The most helpful tool when mending or fixing electric fences would be a voltmeter. A voltmeter is the easiest most efficient way to figure out if your electric fence is going to be effective. Without a voltmeter you can only speculate how your fence is performing. You will sleep better knowing the exact voltage of your fence. Animals will learn not to touch a fence that has 5,000-10,000 volts pulsing through it. There are many different types of voltmeters on the market. Most common are those that manually need grounded by pushing a small pin into the earth. These are very effective and will precisely measure the voltage of your electric fence. Since technology is always changing, there are now units that will measure voltage and detect faults by showing an amperage draw direction. Units of this caliber are very handy when searching for poor connection, bad insulators, or broken wires. Don’t make the mistake of working on an electric fence line without a quality voltmeter.

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M1000 Electric Fence Energizer 

(Previously: PowerPlus M1000 Energizer)

 

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Features

• 10 Joules of stored energy
• Powers up to 250 acres (34 miles) of multi-wire permanent fence
• Quickscan output Voltage bar graph: shows output voltage of the energizer at a glance and a digital output reading
• Ideally suited for large pastures.
• Free Energizer shipping in USA!!! Free Gallagher Baseball Cap with every $500 Order!

Power

Power is a very important thing to consider when selecting a fence charger. When we say 'power', we mean the number of joules the fence charger puts out. You want a charger that will power your whole fence, and still sting at the end. And the answer isn't to simply buy the strongest charger either. If a 5 joule charger will power your fence, there is no benefit to be gained by getting a 32 joule charger. Your fence will determine your power needs.

Generally, output power declines the further you get from your charger, the more vegetation, and the more resistant your wire. Therefore, the actual power of your charger will be different at different points on your fence. It will be strongest right at the charger, and weakest at the end of your fence. Each charger is unique. Some hold their power output across a range of resistance (50 ohms - 300 ohms), others start to drop off a few yards from the charger. Feel free to add our competitors to the graph and see how they react.

You always want atleast 1 joule of power at the end of your fence. Use the calculator above to figure which charger best suits your needs. The calculator will suggest two chargers. One that will do the job, then the next size up.

Lightning Protection

 You shouldn't have to service to repair charger after every thunder storm...

Service - Cost and Speed

Lightning strikes, and it can take your fence charger with it via the grounding system. 

Price

Electric fence chargers are priced across the spectrum, and each charger behaves differently. You want to get the most shock for your dollar. This is exactly why we created the interactive graph above. So you could plot your fence, and compare and contrast different products. 

Price isn't the final conisderation. Just like a car, your charger will require servicing down the road (or YEARS down the road if you buy from us). If the charger is poor quality, you will spend money each year having it serviced.

You can use the slider on the calculator above to simulate different vegetation levels on your fence. The more vegetation, the higher the load on your fence. Your fence should be kept clean of vegetation. Heavy vegetation will sap power from your charger over the length of your fence. Too much can load your charger down, and cause it to stop working!

Vegetation can be counter intutitive when you consider it's effect on resistance. Generally, higher ohms means more resistance, but the vegetation is parralled across the fence. Only in the case of vegetaion does a lower ohm rating mean degraded performance. A rating of 100 ohms on the slider indicates a loaded fence. Play with the vegetation slider to get a feel for the effects.

BUY HERE! A Great Portable Solar Fence Charger System!! All In One Solar Powered Electric Fence Charger / Energizer. Free Fence Tester and Free USA Shipping.

• Powers up to 10 acres (1 miles) of multi-wire fence.
• Stored Energy: 0.17 Joules (Approx.).
• Comfortable carrying handle -- portable.
• Large terminals enable correct grounding for best Energizer performance.
• High-impact, UV resistant plastic case for weatherproof, rust-proof outdoor use.
• Built-in solar panel charges battery, even on cloudy days.
• Maintenance-free rechargeable battery included.
• Fits on top of steel T-post.
• MORE DETAILS

Dimensions:	295 / 305
Weight:	4.68 (kgs) / 10.32 (lbs)
Warranty:	2 Year
Colors:	Black
Product Code:	G344404

Portable Solar-Powered S17 Energizers have a built-in solar panel and provides maintenance-free solar power operation. An ideal energizer for strip grazing. Battery-powered and solar-powerd energizers offer effective animal control for remote locations where power is unavailable. All Gallagher Power Fence Energizers carry a 2-year warranty, including lightning damage. In addition, each carries a 30-day, money-back, customer-satisfaction guarantee. List Price: $199.99 Price: $189.99

Gallagher’s range of gate hardware leads the farm gate market, and for good reason. From day one, the goal has been to continuously meet customers’ needs through a focus on quality, innovation and design.

• Innovation and Design
  An in-depth understanding of farmers' and contractors' requirements has been paramount in the production of high quality, practical product design. The combined commitment of a full in-house design team, research and development group, and Gallagher territory manager force ensures Gallagher products are on the edge of design.
  
• Quality
  Gallagher has a well-deserved reputation for quality products. The use of robotic welding, semi-automated gate bending, hot dip galvanising and no waste thread rolling ensures all Gallagher gate hardware have greater uniformity, superior strength and durability. Gallagher's products are produced completely on site, which also ensures the highest standard of quality is maintained throughout the entire manufacturing process.

So when it comes to farm gate systems, insist on Gallagher for:

• The complete range - designed in association with farmers to meet their special requirements
• Strength and durability - manufactured to strict design specifications and tolerances
• Superior practical design - for easy hanging of gates

Please order online 24/7 or call VALLEY FARM SUPPLY at 717-786-0368 between 9:00 AM and 5:00PM, Monday thru Saturday, Eastern Standard Time.

Or email us at sales@valleyfarmsupply.net for help or advice.

Like most former British colonies, New Zealanders speak English - albeit with a uniquely kiwi twist.

New Zealand has two official languages - Maori and English - though the use of Maori as a first language is not widespread. Even so, many place names are Maori in origin (try tongue-twisters such as Paekakariki, Turangawaewae or Ngaruawahia!), and most government agencies have bilingual names.

New Zealand English is, in itself, a unique language full of many colloquialisms foreigners will find challenging at times to decipher.

So, if you don't know how to rattle your dags, no worries mate - she'll be right!

Some common Kiwi colloquialisms you may encounter:

Farming

Cockey	Farmer
"the girls"	The cows (as in dairy cows)
Tape	Tape for electric fence to divide an existing paddock
"The shed"	Usually the milking shed if on a dairy farm
Bike	Refers usually to 4 wheeler motorbike
2 wheeler	Refers to 2 wheel motorbike
Rotary shed	Automatic milking shed where cows stand on a rotating platform
Herringbone shed	Automatic milking shed where cows stand in two rows on either side of a "pit" from where the milkers put on "cups"
Cups	Suction mechanisms on milking machines
Smoko	Break
Hairy	Young dairy farm worker
hard yakka	Hard work
Post Batten	Fence made of wooden posts with smaller supporting wooden "battens"
Silage	Decomposed maize or grass often stored in silage pits in the ground covered by plastic and fed out to stock as supplementary feed
Wrapped bale	Large round bales of hay, wrapped in plastic to create a decomposing effect (fed as supplementary feed)
Grass based system	Dairy farm relying largely on pastures for feed, very little supplementary feed
High input system	Dairy farm using substantial supplementary feed in addition to the grass grown on farm
Condition score	Condition of stock, particularly important before mating and during and after pregnancy
Plate Meter	Device to measure grass cover on the farm
Milk Solids	Measured in kilograms ("kgms")
Runoff	A supporting farm used to graze non-milking stock.
Young stock	Replacement heifers
Cross breds	New Zealand style cross between Fresians and Jersey dairy breeds
Composite Breeds	Usually in sheep - refers to the introduction of High fertility breeds such as East Fresian and Finns and crossing them with traditional breeds such as Romneys to push up lambing percentages
AB	Artificial Breeding (Artificial insemination)
Races	Fenced walkways for stock to be moved easily around the farm
Bobby calves	Four day old calves sold for slaughter