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