Mains energizers

[Robw54]

I'm looking to replace our 12v energizers on permanent electric fencing with mains powered energizers.

Normally the 12v energizer is sited next to the fence and attached with croc chips but I want to run the mains from buildings. Is it a case of just running a lead out cable from the energizer in the building and how does the attach to the fence?

 

[yellowbelly]

Connect up just as you do now. Make sure you have a good earth for a permanent set up .(instruction book for new energizer will tell you how)

 

[Manny]

We just run an insulated cable from the energizer in the shed to a switch were your old energiser would of been so you can turn it on and off without having to run back to the shed. From the switch we run another insulated wire to the fence which is either just wrapper around the mian wire or fitted on with a bolt.

 

[Far Gloss]

I'm looking to replace our 12v energizers on permanent electric fencing with mains powered energisers.

You should only need one mains energiser really, although I have two one for each side of the farm. I didn't want to put a cable under the farm road.

 

[Robw54]

We just run an insulated cable from the energizer in the shed to a switch were your old energiser would of been so you can turn it on and off without having to run back to the shed. From the switch we run another insulated wire to the fence which is either just wrapper around the mian wire or fitted on with a bolt.

that's what i'm thinking. is the "lead out" cable just a twin core cable?

 

[miniconnect]

Just use lead out cable to fence and one to earth. Best idea for reliable earth was two sections of crash barrier in their fell length with the post basher.

 

[Robw54]

Perfect - what I hoped. Save messing with flat batteries!

 

[Tim G]

that's what i'm thinking. is the "lead out" cable just a twin core cable?

No, use proper lead out cable

 

[holwellcourtfarm]

No, use proper lead out cable

Definitely use proper lead out cable. Mains wire is NOT made to insulate a 5-10kv supply.

We went mains after having had 5 batteries stolen from our fencer in a year but then we are neighbours with the county's largest traveller emporium. No issues since.

Also, if you get a decent one, the shock is strong enough to burn off most vegetation that touches the line. A decent earth is a must though, especially on our sandy ground.

 

[Barleycorn]

You need 1 metre of earth rod for every joule of energiser power. The crash barrier is a good idea, Rappa recommended burying an old gate to me

 

[coomoo]

Just use lead out cable to fence and one to earth. Best idea for reliable earth was two sections of crash barrier in their fell length with the post basher.

Same here, less is more

 

[copeson]

Hi we have a brand new unopened rutland mains unit for sale if your interested we are near j24 M1

 

[johnflimston]

Good idea to have a mains energiser with remote controller to switch on and off, saves a lot of running around, energisers are expensive but the remote is great value when you consider the time it saves.