Electric fence

[jrtrapper]

What is best, most cost effective remote electric fencer and where do I get one ??

[dug_6238]

I'm on my second solar-powered fencer, and I really like this one:
Zareba Solar Fence Controller, 3 mi Coverage (http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?mpe_id=12075&cm_cr=No+Campaign-_-Web+Activity-_-Cross+Sell+Up+Sell-_-ProductDetail_Espot1-_-Zareba+Solar+Fence+Controller%2C+3+mi+Coverage&catalogId=10001&productId=36045&evtype=CpgnClick&intv_id=15001&langId=-1&storeId=10551&ddkey=http:ClickInfo)

It's very good and hot, and holds a charge well over long periods of time, even with a few overcast days.

As for my home unit, I have this one, and it's nice and hot too:
Zareba AC-Operated Fence Controller, 5 mi Coverage (http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay_10551_10001_36226_______14345|14359 |14362|14363|36226?listingPage=true)

I'm very happy with each of these.

[Ishi]

i got a P-30 at this address. Will knock your socks off.

http://www.patriotchargers.com/index.html

[alpha6]

I live in Bear country, and I am wondering if these fences will really keep a hungry bear out. I have seen them rip through these with ease and a farmer down valley from me lost 18 hives as a result. Now maybe his fence wasn't properly maintained or it shorted or simply the bear was willing to get a quick shock as it tore the fence down. But seeing that bears around here get into just about anything from houses to cars with little difficultly, I am wondering if any of these fences have actually stood up to the test. Not cow won't go near it test, I mean "hungry bear there is food over there test."

Because of our huge bear problem (the Div of Wildlife snuffed out 28 last year alone in this area for being "pests") I keep my hives in basically a bunker made of railroad ties and chin link fencing. It sure would be easier to use electric fencing, but I don't want to risk losing hives to experiment.

[Michael Palmer]

I live in Bear country, and I am wondering if these fences will really keep a hungry bear out.

They keep bears out of my apiaries, but then, I only have puny little Adirondack Black bears. Even when a yard is being worked by the bears, these fences work.

I use 2 types.

Gallagher B-11 you can get from the dealers.

Speedright AN-90...I got mine from Wellcroft Fencing in Maine.

Both work on either D cell batteries, or 12v deep cycle marine battery. Solar chargers can be bought as accessories.

[ke4rop]

As an extension agent, I've helped several people with setting up electric fence systems for livestock. There's a couple of things that I would recommend. Go with an 110v powered system if at all possible. Maintaining batteries will be a periodic hassle that can be avoided in most cases. Solar and battery powered chargers tend to be low output units in order to reduce the expense of the batteries and solar panel. Second, go with as powerful a unit as you can. Look at the "Joule" rating, which is a measure of the stored energy in the shock. Personally, I'd try to get something like 3 Joules. Many chargers have much less than 1 Joule. 10+ Joules is usually the largest available and that can get expensive. If the Joule rating is not mentioned, you can bet it's not a very powerful charger. Also, when installing the system, put some effort into a substantial grounding system that will help the system work better in dry weather.

[Ben Brewcat]

And if your site's soil dries out, is on rock, or otherwise has poor conductivity in the earth be sure to look into hot-neutral fencing.

[Jeffzhear]

I have a few Solar DF-SP-LI's (25 mile fencers) by Parmak which are a bit more rugged then my Zareba 10 mile solar electric fencers. Either one does the job for me.

[tileguy]

Heres another one.....

http://www.kencove.com/fence/76_Bear+Fence_resource.php

T.G.

[alpha6]

thanks for the info guys. I may look into gaining more knowledge on this topic. It will make things much cheaper and easier if I can get a good fencing system to work.

[wayacoyote]

I'd look to get one where you can get replacement batteries easily. One store in town has a large selection of a certain brand. We didn't get ours there. I couldn't get a replacement battery for mine easily. I ended up using another battery that was identical except in size. So I had to make a battery holder out of a food container, custom made some extention cords, and hung the contraption under the charger on the fence post. It works, it isn't pretty, and it was a huge headache.

[jrtrapper]

Thanks for the info , I apreciate it;

[HAB]

I like to use my local Co-Op Feed Store. They stand behind there products and repair them on site while you wait most days. Plus at the end of the year the profit sharing is nice.:)

[talkingamoeba]

I have 2 100 mile 6 Joule fencers, one with Zareba name and one with Kencove name, they appear to be made by the same place. These are HOT I have no doubt that properly set up- grounded they will keep in what needs kept in and keep out what needs kept out. When I accidently touch the wire it empties my head of all thought, except for how to get picked up off the ground :) I use them for all classes of livestock and will be building bear fence this year and tying into these and will give updates if anyone wants to know the outcome, We have too many bear here and my corn is always several acres short come fall once they get done mangeling it. I don't intend to lose hives too.

[Ted]

I have several yards along the edge Fort Drum in northern NY, a bear fence is a must!!! I run a 5/6 wire fence ,and use a par mac 12 volt charger $75.00 +/- works grate also the patriot works good .
Don't be cheep when putting up a fence!! when you start to have uninvited guest for dinner you will pay hell getting rid of them.fence