Recommendations on which fencer to use under various needs. (voltage and amps) possible in the shortest, on-time possible,
moved in a unit of time, or the amount of heat that is generated for
These fuses are designed to
models are low impedance and will shock through weeds and brush, and
tensile fences and can charge over 50 miles. Why is good ground important? Contact our solution experts at (800) 434-8456. Use of this site is subject to certain Terms Of Use. charger? blue spark the problem is in the fence and not the fence charger. screwdriver (with insulated handle) short across output terminal of
All other electrical appliances are designed not to
models are equipped with Parmaks exclusive performance meter which
Q. and has enough power to force the shock through vegetation. It controls up to 3 acres or 3 standard miles of wire. A. stop the flow of electricity by grounding out the fence. Q. chargers page |
No wonder they like to talk about
The distance a given weight can be
Most
Contact Us|Privacy Policy| Shipping|Site Map| Terms & Conditions, WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov, ***Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, our shipping partners are experiencing a high volume of requests, this is impacting our shipping fees and delivery times at the moment. What causes an electric fence to fail? shock, whereas an electric fencer is designed to shock. The Parmak solar model Mag 12-SP is a low impedance, UL
thereby allowing the fence charger to develop a sharp spike which is
Q. or 1/8 depending on model. A good grounding system must be installed, so a few feet of rod in the ground is not enough (except for light, portable chargers). The model Q-1 is ideal for small pets, to protect gardens,
and
It is recommended that the higher, low
not U/L or CSA listed and are considered potentially dangerous to
(100 millionths of a second) with a pulse rate of approximately 55
Think of an electric fence as an
installation (i.e., poor ground, shorts on fence, weeds, etc.) use. It is important that the fencer you use be U/L or
Gard is a continuous current, non-pulsing type charger designed for
without difficulty. NOTE: There are many fencers on the market which are
.7378 foot pounds of .0002778 watt-hours (approximately 1 watt
them a higher joule rating. A. pastures. miles away but is transmitted through the power line and will damage
use on high tensile fences. Remember, poor ground costs
Both the M6 and S.E.3
safety testing. listed model.
All Rights Reserved. If you have installation or planning questions, we encourage you to call us at1-800-434-6296to speak with a friendly RAMM account manager. Q. A. Need help? This solar powered unit is both energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. What you do not know CAN hurt you!!!!! brands on the market do not offer products liability coverage. fences. low impedance fencers have an on-time of less than 100 micro-seconds
Canada) there are only two accepted safety standards for electric
correctly build the fence and maintain it. Q. effectiveness of a fencer, therefore, the joule cannot define true
Yes, All products manufactured by Parker McCrory, are covered by
controlling small pets such as cats, dogs to domestic livestock,
The joule does not
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Output: 0.5 joule
Laboratories (U/L) or Canadian Standard Assoc., (CSA) do not
livestock or deer fences. REMEMBER, any electric fence requires routine maintenance. When replacing fuses, use (3 AG) 1 AMP fuse only. The low impedance fencer is a solid-state capacitor discharge design
safe to use. electric fence charger because the joule does not consider peak
The joule is not the correct way to measure the performance of any
fencers, Underwriters Laboratories (U/L) and Canadian Standards
equipment connected to power line, such as televisions, stereos,
effective. 12 U.O. ground), poor connections, using wrong wire size, using too small of
weeds, vines, etc., contacting the charged wire tend to impede or
They are designed for
several times longer than Parmak models which automatically gives
In North America (US &
help protect the fencer against lightning and poor ground damage. The S.E.3 is the best choice for high
small animals in back yards, gradens, etc. been thoroughly tested and is completely safe to use under al
In order for the circuit to operate
The FM is not recommended for sheep or deer
small barn lot, etc. Trying to conserve on energy costs? It is recommended whenever possible that the fencer be
voltage in order to force electricity through the conductor (fence
fence construction and the animals you are controlling. What type of fuses are used in Parmak Fencers? Output: 0.25 joule
Q. an electric fencer for the job (under powered fencer), etc. Back to solar fence
Copyright 2022Ramm Fence Systems, Inc. | 13150 Airport Hwy., Swanton, Ohio 43558 | Phone: 1-419-825-2422 The Mag 12-SP is solar powered. Battery models operated on poor ground will have little
U/L listed fence chargers are subjected to very strict
have current in order for the livestock to feel that shock. Allow a spark gap of approximately 1/16
disconnected during electrical storms. fencer to ground terminal. Refer to the fencer Owners manual for detailed grounding
recognize the joule rating as a measurement when applied to electric
or heat has nothing to do with it. must be effective and at the same time safe. If the joule should not be used then why do imported fencers use
This low impedance power fence charger has an output of 0.5 joules. with electrical fencers is a direct result of poor fence
Yes. A.
you. Output: 0.15 joule
you are on own with regards to liability and any losses which you
and maintain an electric fence. The Mag 12 U.O. shock effectiveness or fencers safety. Parmak fencers are equipped with two lightning
This AC model is for small to medium size fences and will shock
CYCLOPS Fence Chargers are the best electric fence energizers your money can buy, including the best lightning protection in the world! These are top AC models for medium and larger fences. The imports use the joule rating as a marketing ploy to sell
Coverage: 3 acres / 3 miles of wire. Turn fence charger on and with a
independent electrical circuit. NOTE: if the fencer is not working at all, replace both fuses with
Over 98% of all lightning damage to fence controllers comes
Why is U/L listing important? A. The best
If you
A. Fence Testers & Fault Finders | Free USA Shipping, More ac powered energizers | free usa shipping , More battery powered energizers | free usa shipping , More solar powered energizers | free usa shipping . The square ft. divided by 43,560 = the number of acres. What controls livestock is voltage and amperage. By using the joule rating and other misleading claims they
matters contacting the charged wire. When it is covered by
A. receive a shock when you touch the fencer, this automatically
potentially dangerous to use. Q. These are 12 volt models designed for medium to large fences. arrestors on the AC line. factors which make an electric shock effective. FM (GOOD)
Yes. MAG 12 U.O. operated models? designed to effectively shock through vegetation and other foreign
may sustain. disconnect fence from the fencer. This low impedance solar power fence charger has an output of 0.15 joule. The model S.E.3 is the most powerful
and will shock through wet weeds and brush. Local store prices may vary from those displayed. The models DF-LI and DF-SP-LI are low impedance
instructions. ground rods to insure proper ground. How does the joule relate to the performance of an electric fence
longer the on-time the less safe the fencer is to use and the less
All models are case grounded. conditions. rating making it the most powerful fencer, which it is not. Ideal for all
horses. The DF-SP-LI is solar powered. When trouble shooting the fence, turn fence charger off and
CSA listed because this is your assurance that the fence charger has
A. on-time of the pulse, the higher the joule rating will be and the
will continuously blow fuses and will eventually be damaged by a
That shock
MARK 6 (BETTER) S.E.3 (BEST)
(elephants in Africa), etc. Please call us at: 1-800-HOME-DEPOT (1-800-466-3337), Please enter in your email address in the following format: you@domain.com. Does Parmak manufacture low impedance models? In summary, it is important to point out that Underwriters
Mag 12-SP, M and S.E. This solar powered unit is both energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. Q. Choose an electrical coverage option from 3 acres, up to 100 acres. a specified time, equals a joule, (i.e. When looking at solar-poweredelectric fence chargers, we always recommend protecting your investment; lightning protection is essential to protecting your investment in fence chargers. the required maintenance. Some installations have required over ten 8 ground rods. It all goes back to the human factor. - Strongest AC Mains, DC Battery and Solar Operated Chargers built in the USA!- Strongest Lightning Protection in the World- Price/Performance - Beats New Zealand Imports- Complete Technical Support and Repair - Typical 1 day Turnaround- Unsurpassed Animal Holding Power- Only the best quality parts, modularity for easy repair.- 21 models and options to choose from.. Scroll upto find the Cyclops Energizer that fits your farm. Q. fencer be grounded properly. In non-technical terms, low impedance means the fence charger is
Ground rods should be 10' apart and at least 30' from other existing grounds. tells the customer the exact condition of fence. fencer and voids all warranties. The biggest maintenance problems are inadequate ground (poor
through the power line. Q. Using the joule rating
If there are a lot of shorts on the fence and/or the ground is very dry on your property, it's not uncommon to need more thanthree 5 ground rods. A. fencers. poor ground. Vegetation such as grass,
The biggest cause for a failed electric fence is HUMAN!!! A. the joule rating? These are six volt models designed to be used on clear weed free
They do not understand that any
An electric fencer is different from any other electrical
are all
Q. Buy the correct electric
The FM is ideal for
Output: 0.06 joule
A. Solar-powered electric fence chargers are energy-efficient and environmentally friendly! Example of how misleading the Joule rating is: The Parmak model Pet
Stay away from water pipes (especially those going to drinking areas) or buildings where an electric charge may affect people or livestock (like milking areas). mathematical equation of Voltage x Amps x Joule. model, capable of charging over fifty (50) mile of fence. SPECIAL NOTE: For those customers using Poly wire or Poly tape, any
This solar powered unit is both energy efficient and environmentally friendly. measure the effectiveness of electric shock. All AC models use two, 1 amp fuses. Oasis Montana home page, Example renewable energy electric systems, Grid-tie utility interactive power inverters, Super efficient DC refrigerators, coolers, & freezers. wire) as well as vegetation touching the fence, etc., and you must
joules!!!! A. *RAMM TIP -To determine what charger to use for your electric fence:lengthxwidth=square footage. The most effective fence charger will have the highest power
fence chargers, etc. If you decide to use electric fences, take the time to learn how to
Questions? If the fencer still does not operate
It controls up to 100 acres or 30 standard miles of wire. Should a products liability claim arise from one of those fencers,
This low impedance power fence charger has an output of 0.25 joule. return it to the factory or authorized service center for service. on the fence or maybe they just are too busy to take the time to do
of the Parmak solid-state models can be used with this type of fence
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All four
fences. Non-electrified wires on a fence can be connected to bring distant ground rods back to the ground terminal of the electric fence charger. A. Products shown as available are normally stocked but inventory levels cannot be guaranteed, For screen reader problems with this website, please call 1-800-430-3376 or text 38698 (standard carrier rates apply to texts), P5 Dual Purpose Fence Energizer - 0.50 Joule, P10 Dual Purpose Fence Energizer - 1.0 Joule. It controls up to 25 acres or 10 standard miles of wire. high performance, low impedance, fencers specifically designed to
(Voltage x Amps x Time) the Pet Gard would have an unlimited joule
What does low impedance mean? Over the years it has been proven that over 95% of all problems
What they do not tell you is that the on-time of their fencers are
Coverage: 100 acres / 30 miles of wire. effective. also excellent for sheep or deer fences. If fencer is not working and you see a
2000-2022 Home Depot. These lightning arrestors eliminate much
small to medium size fences and is ideal for hogs, cattle, and
electric fence requires routine maintenance to keep adequate power
(GOOD) MAG 12-SP (BEST)
You may also visit ourHorse Fence FAQspage for the most common questions we have regarding horse fence installations. A. current value or on-time which are key factors in the
Find out about becoming a Cyclops Fence Charger Dealer Here for volume discounts. This low impedance power fence charger has an output of 0.06 joule. It would take a ten page letter to explain all the
Can Parmak fencers be used on high tensile multi-wire fences? The longer the
fencers for safety purposes) and are considered by many to be
AC models operated on poor ground
warranty the fencer can be returned for service. second). Need Help? - Please Order Securely Online Day or Night, - For a faster response please email us atSALES@CYCLOPSFENCE.COM, - We ship our products Worldwide and offer FREE USA SHIPPING (Alaska and Hawaii extra). The application of electric of fence varies widely from
You must have
100%. times per minute. common problem which exists on most electric fence installations. far more effective in controlling livestock and at the same time is
(BTUs) or Foot-Pounds Energy. and Mag 12-SP can be used to control large animals and larger
The Parmak models mag. type fuses or any fuse rated higher than 1 AMP, doing so will damage
The joule is a measurement of heat in British Thermal Units
issue, and cover up the true facts about what makes a fencer
The lightning may actually strike several
Joules
Please call or chat for updated shipping information. create as much confusion as possible in an attempt to cloud the
fence chargers. This is a
Why are AC models damaged by lightning more often than battery
cattle, horses, hogs, sheep to controlling wild animals, deer, bear,
It is important to point out several
Product Liability Insurance Coverage? What is Joule? Q. impedance models Mag 12 U.O., Mag 12 SP, M6 and S.E.3 have three (3)
How do you troubleshoot a fencer? through a medium amount of weeds, brush, etc. or no shock on the fence.
Products Liability Insurance. The joule is a
Because of this longer on-time the majority of
important fencers are not U/L listed (U/L limits the on-time of
appliance. not the fence charger. are ideal for cattle, horses, hogs, sheep, deer, etc. Association (CSA). fencer for the job and read your owners manual thoroughly. Q. This solar powered unit is both energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. It controls up to 50 acres or 20 standard miles of wire. Both
Do not use slow
indicates poor ground. people do not fully understand what it takes to correctly install
of the damage, however, it is impossible to stop lightning damage
new (3AG) 1 AMP fuses only. Q. S-1 (GOOD) DF-LI (BETTER) DF-SP-LI (BEST) (all Parmak models)
a joule is equivalent to
properly, it must be grounded. Acre listings are given for each charger. Coverage: 25 acres / 10 miles of wire.