Because animals have different hides/coats, hooves/feet, and tolerance to pain, various systems are required to contain or control them. To simplify things, we have created three groups of animals to help you choose the correct device and equipment.
Small, sensitive animals
Dogs, rabbits, poultry, cats...
Easy animals
Cattle, calves, pigs, horses, donkeys...
Difficult animals
Sheep, goats, wild boar, wild game...
Small, sensitive animals
Dogs, rabbits, poultry, cats...
Easy animals
Cattle, calves, pigs, horses, donkeys...
Difficult animals
Sheep, goats, wild boar, wild game...
2. Which power source do I require ?
Each space has its own particularities that can fulfilled through the different energizer power supply options available. Each power supply has distinct advantages and disadvantages that will determine the choice of the energizer. In many cases, a hybrid solution is the best option, i.e. energizer that uses at least two different sources to be powered.
TYPE
PROS
CONS
Mains 230VAC
Very high power in case of long fences especially when affected by vegetation
Maintenance free
Digital technology provides precise data regarding fence condition (low voltage, incident warnings, etc...)
Switching on/off controlled from your mobile device (L-Box)
Higher risk of lightening damage(surge due to lightening strikes not covered under guarantee). Energiser needs to be kept in a dry place.
If the fence is far from buildings a larger amount of
Insulated FISOL cable will be required to connect the energiser to the fence line.
Battery 12VDC
Mobile for remote areas without mains supply
Battery is rechargeable
Greater battery life using the ECO 1/5 et I-PULSE systems as well as additional solar panels
Can also be used with the mains supply with an optional adaptor.
Requires periodic battery charging
Second battery required during recharge
Strong vegetation reduces battery life
Risk of theft
Battery 9VDC
Light and portable devices ideal for strip grazing and pets
Can also be used with a 12v battery permitting recharge
Ease of use
9 volt batteries cannot be recharged adding to costs
Not suitable for long fences or strong vegetation
Risk of theft
TYPE
Mains 230VAC
PROS
Very high power in case of long fences especially when affected by vegetation
Maintenance free
Digital technology provides precise data regarding fence condition (low voltage, incident warnings, etc...)
Switching on/off controlled from your mobile device (L-Box)
CONS
Higher risk of lightening damage(surge due to lightening strikes not covered under guarantee). Energiser needs to be kept in a dry place.
If the fence is far from buildings a larger amount of
Insulated FISOL cable will be required to connect the energiser to the fence line.
TYPE
Battery 12VDC
PROS
Mobile for remote areas without mains supply
Battery is rechargeable
Greater battery life using the ECO 1/5 et I-PULSE systems as well as additional solar panels
Can also be used with the mains supply with an optional adaptor.
CONS
Requires periodic battery charging
Second battery required during recharge
Strong vegetation reduces battery life
Risk of theft
TYPE
Battery 9VDC
PROS
Light and portable devices ideal for strip grazing and pets
Can also be used with a 12v battery permitting recharge
Ease of use
CONS
9 volt batteries cannot be recharged adding to costs
Not suitable for long fences or strong vegetation
Risk of theft
3. What are the land conditions or the vegetation levels?
The vegetation level affects the distance an energizer can fence. If the vegetation conditions are unknown, we suggest you take the average conditions as a guideline. Although, it is good to know this factor before purchasing. Pay attention to the height of the first line, as the lower it is to the ground the more likely the grass will come into contact with it. That effectively means a stronger energizer will be required to recuperate the loss to the vegetation.
350 km
Theoretical distance No vegetation
55 km
Ideal conditions Weak vegetation
10 km
Typical conditions Normal vegetation
5 km
Bad conditionds Strong vegetation
4. How do I calculate the distance required?
The distance to the fence determines the power and size of the energizer required. If you install multiple wire lines, it is not necessary to add the total number of wires, simply the distance between the first post and the last.
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