You have probably used an all-hot system (all fence wires are charged). Speedrite recommends all-hot systems only in areas with 35 inches or more of moisture per year. A hot/ground system might be a better choice. Make the top wire of your fence hot, then the next one down a ground wire, and so on. Tie the ground wires together with galvanized wire and clamps at the ends, then connect this to the ground rods, and the ground terminal of the energizer. This way, you carry the ground system out to the animal, and are not relying on dry soil to make the connection.

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I'm building an electric fence but I'm confused by all the power choices.
Which energizer should I use?

It depends on your situation. Speedrite makes many models with a variety of carefully engineered capabilities. The questions you should answer first are:

· What animals do you want to control?
Containing domestic stock within a pasture takes less power than fencing wildlife out of an area.

· How much acreage do you want to protect?
Obviously, you need a bigger energizer to carry adequate power on larger jobs. If there is a large vegetation challenge for the fence, you need more power. It's a good idea to plan now for any additions you might need down the road, too.

· What power source is available?
Can you tap into a 110 or 220-volt source? If you can't, there is a wide range of battery- and solar-powered units available.

· Can you do the job with a portable system?
Portable systems are easy-to-setup and can be quickly moved, if necessary. A solar kit is usually best for this application.

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This winter you may get snow that covers your solar powered fence charger panel. Most electric fence chargers which are powered by the sun or solar operate on a battery that holds a charge. This battery can last up to 2 weeks time. make sure you buy a good solar fencer and you shouldn't have to worry about snow covering the solar panel. Make sure you order an speedrite energizer from valleyfarmsupply.com

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ID5000 – A step up from the EziWeigh7i and with a different look. Included is a full keyboard for easy inputting of letters and numbers, a significantly larger screen, and a brighter screen for improved visibility in sunlight. View previous weights directly on the indicator.

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This is a short and brief article that will highlight the functions and products of an electric fence for livestock .

The electric fence is a simple system that has been used by farmers for over half a century to keep domestic livestock out of or in certain areas. The electric fence works by energizing an insulated wire with electricity, which creates an electrical current across the ground.

Electric fences are available in many different shapes and sizes, depending on your needs. A regular farm will have one or two wires with 5 strands of wire per line for each animal. This means that each animal will now have 5 times the voltage of any normal fence, with 5 times the amount of potential hazard.

After you install the electric fence, there are several options for using it. You can make a small or large circle around your livestock to fence them in, or you can make a square or rectangle around your livestock to prevent movement. To make a circle, put two wires side by side at the center of the area you wish to fence in. This will be for one line of fencing. For every 3 feet out from these wires, take one more wire and join it to the first wire with another piece of tape.

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