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A question of power
Your fence controller lies at the heart of your electric fence. It maintains the voltage on the fence line and determines the severity of the shock an animal receives. It is, therefore, one of the most critical decisions you will make about your electric fence.
Considerations for choosing a controller
You'll have many factors to consider when selecting a fence controller:
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Power output in joules |
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Power source AC, battery, or solar powered |
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Type of animal being controlled |
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Length of your fence line |
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Amount of vegetation under the fence |
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If you're new to electric fencing, we recommend that you use our Fence Builder™ planning tool. The Fence Builder™ will analyze the information you enter and recommend a specific fence controller.
Otherwise, you can select a power source (AC, DC [battery], or solar power) to view the models in each grouping.
Basic controller types
The manner in which the controller delivers current can also affect your selection. Zareba manufactures two basic types of fence controllers:
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Low impedance controllers available in AC, DC and solar powered, maintain a high energy level on a fence and will increase their power output to compensate for weeds touching the line. They are ideal for long, multi-stand fence lines, and they work equally well with polywire, polytape, poly-rope and steel wire. |
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Solid state controllers available in AC, DC powered,deliver a medium-amperage shock in medium-duration pulses. They are normally used for controlling short-haired livestock, small animals, and pets where only moderate weed conditions exist. |
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