Whether you are installing a new system or upgrading an existing one, there are a number of points you should take into consideration:
Where the system is to be used and the type of land on which it is to be used.
The size of the area you wish to fence.
The type and electrical resistance of wire you wish to carry the current.
Efficient insulation of wires from ground.
The conductivity of the ground on which the system will stand.
The most effective earth to ground system.
Whether the system is to be permanent or moveable.
The type of insulators you require.
Types of locations of gateways.
The type of energiser that will best meet your needs.
Your ability to install and maintain the system to obtain the maximum performance.
Conformance with safety requirements and relevant electrical installation regulations.
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Your choice of energiser will depend on:
Power source mains or battery.
Whether portable or permanent.
How much power [or joules] that you need.
This is determined by:
Area involved
Distance to the extremity of the farm.
Total length of electrified wire multi or single wire.
Amount of seasonal weed or grass growth affecting the fence line.
Minimum voltage requirement for the type of animal to be controlled.
Two important selection tips:
It is advisable to allow more energy capacity than may be required initially since this will maximise performance in the event of fence defects or future extension of the fence system.
Where mains power is available, mains type energisers are always recommended for their convenience, low maintenance and higher capacity.
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All energisers are supplied with detailed operating instructions.
These should be read in full prior to installation.
Good earthing is vital to the effective operation of an electric fence energiser.
The earthing system is connected to the green terminal of the energiser.
The lead-out to the fence is connected to the red output terminal [or yellow Low Power terminal [where fitted] and the earth wire to the green terminal
Care should be taken with installation of self monitoring energisers.
Mains Power Energisers
Mount the energiser on a wall under cover in a cool, shaded, well ventilated space, out of reach of children and animals.
Dry Cell Battery Energisers
Portable energisers [strip grazers] may be clipped directly on to the fence wire.
Solar Installation
Where solar panels are used for battery charging, they should be mounted in close proximity to the battery out of harms way but facing South set at an angle of 45 degrees.
Wet Cell Battery Energisers
Mount the energiser on a stand or post close to the battery, clear of animals and wet ground.
Use only a 12 volt battery to power the energiser of a capacity recommended by the manufacturer.
Connect positive [+] input terminal on energiser to positive [+] battery terminal.
Connect negative [-] input terminal on energiser to negative [-] battery terminal.
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