Choosing an energizer, volts vs. joules, and protecting it from lightning.
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When setting up or maintaining an electric fence, one of the most common questions is whether volts or joules matter more. Understanding the difference between the two is key to choosing the right energizer and ensuring effective livestock control.
The other day I got a call from a farmer. For the sake of this blog, we’ll call him Bob. Bob wanted to know if his energizer was doing its job. He told me he was reading 7,000 volts on his fence and had an amp reading of 2. Bob wasn’t sure if that meant his fence was working well
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Protecting your electric fence energizer from lightning strikes is essential for long-term fence performance and equipment reliability. Lightning can damage both the power source and the fence line, often resulting in costly repairs or total system failure. While no system can guarantee full immunity from direct strikes, the right lightning protection setup can significantly reduce the risk and keep your
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EKD16WI Hard Reset Wifi energizers come in handy by allowing us to check energizer voltage from your phone. Changes with the following can disrupt this feature:
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