Super 525 Electric Fence Controller (2024)

FAQs

Why does my electric fence not shock me? ›

If your electric fence isn't working properly, you most likely have a grounding issue. Improper grounding can cause the fence to give very weak shocks, if any at all. Proper grounding will complete the circuit. You'll also need to use proper connectors and insulators for your electric fence to work well.

Many manufacturers claim their energizers can power 8-20 miles/joule of output, but these are numbers obtained under ideal laboratory conditions. In practice, if you have a one- or two- strand fence that is free from weeds, tall grass, and branches touching it, you might get 3-6 miles/joule.

Checking your Electric Fence with a Digital Voltmeter or Neon Fence Tester is the best option. Attach it to the fence line, moving it laterally to get a good contact, and place the probe in the ground. You will see a reading on the screen - on a good electric fence line this should be in excess of 6,000 volts.

When testing with the screwdriver, make sure that under no circ*mstance will you be touching any part of the metal. Once that is clear, put the metal part of the screwdriver on the electric fence wire. You should see sparks. If you don't, don't assume it is off.

Make use of your fence's cold wires (assuming you have some steel posts) as extra earthing to improve the voltage at the end of your electric fence. Connect them all the way throughout your fence starting from the main energizer earth stake. This means taking an earth wire and a live wire under every gate.

VOLTMETER. A much better option would be a voltmeter. These relatively inexpensive tools are simple to use, stick one probe into the ground and touch the other to the fence. This will not only tell you IF there is a current running through the system, but it will also tell you how strong the current is.

Electric fence voltage is most likely too high and would damage or destroy a multimeter. Most fences are pulsed so a reading of voltage may be difficult. The best way to know is by using an oscilloscope with a high voltage probe.

Most modern fence energizers send very brief (less than 3/10,000 of a second in duration), high-voltage pulses (usually 2,000–6,000 volts) of electrons down the conductor every 1–2 seconds.

One joule can also be defined by any of the following: The work required to move an electric charge of one coulomb through an electrical potential difference of one volt, or one coulomb-volt (C⋅V).

How many joules do you need for a dog? ›

For small properties with light fencing and small animals, a charger with 1-2 joules of output may be sufficient. For larger properties with heavy-duty fencing and larger animals, you may need a charger with 3-5 joules of output or more.

500 to 1,000 Joules

Unless you're protecting small devices that don't store any important data, you'll want to avoid joule ratings under 1,000. However, a lower rating is sufficient if you're protecting things like blenders or table lamps.

Generally, you'll want to look for point-of-use surge protectors rated for at least 200-400 joules, but 600+ joules is even better. Surge protectors rated for 1000+ joules are optimal for protecting electrical devices like lamps, small kitchen appliances, digital clocks, etc.

They suggest 1 joule of output per mile of fence. Space your ground rounds far enough apart. Make cattle fence flexible to be wildlife friendly. Creating a gate system that conducts current is a challenge, instead trench the fence underground.

Find a grounding point. Put the ground lead of the meter on that, using an alligator clip. Attach the measuring lead to the electical wire on the fence. Watch the meter and read the peak voltage, as it will pulse.