Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
The stand-off insulators and electric wire keep Zinger's band and Sassy's band from
interacting over the fence.
Choose shock power of at least 1 joule per mile or 2000 to 3000 volts, especially neces-
sary for horses with long winter coats. The higher the joule rating, the stronger the shock
and the farther the shock will travel down the fence. The farther down the fence a horse
touches, the less of a shock he receives; the more weeds that touch the fence, the less of a
shock it delivers. High-voltage units are highly resistant to being grounded out by tall grass
and weeds.
In semiarid climates with dry soil conditions, an alternative is a wide-impedance charger,
which increases the amount of power to the charger.
The power source (controller) must be properly installed. Follow the directions for your
particular model, but here are some general guidelines. Some models require a clean, dry
location where moisture cannot drip or blow onto the unit. Others are designed to be
weather-resistant and can be mounted right on a fence post; however, it is still advisable to
protect them by a weatherproof box. The exception to this is the solar fence charger, which
must be open to the sun.
