Is your pasture on a remote part of your property with no access to power? Let Zareba® energize your fence with this Zareba® 5 Mile Solar-Powered Low Impedance Charger. This solar-powered energizer is ideal for use when containing small and exotic livestock. The solar panel features compartmental damage-resistant construction. Features include a 6-volt battery (included) and a flashing "Fence OK" light to let you know the charger is working. With 0.10 joule output, can be used with light weeds or no weeds and has a range of 5 miles under ideal conditions.
Best Used For
Cattle
Horses
Pigs
Goats
Bulls
Charger Distance Ratings
The amount of fence line that your Zareba® charger can operate depends on several factors, including the type of fence line you’re choosing. Steel wire, for example, carries power further along the fence line than poly fencing. This fence is ideal for light weed or no weed conditions. Vegetation, weeds, and fallen tree branches may limit the distance electricity can be carried along a fence line. Ensure your fence is working to the best of its ability by regularly walking the fence line to check for disturbances.
To prepare your charger for use, switch the on/off button to the “off” position and allow it to receive 3 days of sunlight. After that, the charger is ready to use! The solar panel is designed to store solar energy that will last up to 2 weeks without sunlight.
Easy-Grip Knobs
Connecting your fence is simple with the easy-grip knobs on your 5-mile solar Zareba® charger. Attach the fence’s ground wire to the post with the green knob and the live hot wire to the red knob. Remember to turn your charger off before making any connecting wire adjustments and then turn it back on so it continues to gather solar energy. Knobs are designed to be under the charger to reduce exposure to the elements. The durable cabinet protects the circuitry from weather extremes.
Solar Charger Installation Guide
To properly install your Zareba® electric fence charger, charge it first by exposing it to the sun for 72 hours. After that, mount it and attach connections as directed.
Your charger includes a number of features to make installation easy, including:
No outlets necessary – Place anywhere on your property.
Easy-grip terminal knobs, color-coded for easy wiring.
Install on t-posts, wood posts, or flat walls.
Optionally, install through hanging holes built-in the heavy-duty case
Power indicator light to monitor charger status
Note: that every fence system needs a charger along with posts, insulators, and fence wire or poly fencing to be fully functional
Zareba® 5 Mile Solar Low Impedance Charger
Do you want to know more helpful details about the Zareba® 5 Mile Solar Low Impedance Fencer Charger? Take a closer look at the in-depth specifications for this product.
Zareba® 5 Mile Solar Low Impedance Fence Charger
Model #
ESP5M-Z
Output Energy
8.6 KV +/- 20% open circuit voltage
Power Source
Solar panel
Fence Line Types
Steel, aluminum, polywire, polyrope or polytape
Tools & Helpful Accessories for Your Fence
Your electric fence line is just one piece of your fence system. You’ll need several components and accessories to get your fence into full operation. Check out these other products from Zareba®.
Electric Fence Insulators
The type of insulator you need depends on your fence post and fence line type. Check out our huge selection.
Electric Fence Testers
Even on short fence lines, regular testing is a must. Check out these easy-to-use fence testers.
Poly Fencing
With poly fencing, you have flexibility with your fencing. Poly fencing is great for rotational grazing.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.govwww.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
I set up my polywire, 4-strand fence and installed my solar fence charger. I left the charger off for 4 days in the sun to charge and this evening turned it on. I tested the fence and a current was running through it for about 2 min. After that, the system seemed to shut down, although the led display indicated that a charge was being sent. I tested the system and not current was flowing through it. I am very disappointed and have seen other posts that report the same experience. it appears that the battery is the problem, but for a newly installed system, I should not have to be concerned with this matter.
Thank you for sharing this feedback. We're sorry to hear about this unusual experience and would like to learn more so we can offer assistance. This energizer has a one year warranty for repair. Reach out to us via the Contact Us page or call at 1-855-592-7322 with any questions.
Orchard
I recommend this product
Going on my 5th year ...
5
Apr 16, 2022
Going on my 5th year with this. In the beginning, we had to replace the batteries twice. Zareba did that with no hassle at all. It still runs at full power, and helps keep deer out of our orchard. Would buy again without a doubt.
I've had it for five years. Twice it has quit charging the fence while the light continued to flash. The battery was bad (5.8v), the problem fixed with a new battery. I consider this a significant design flaw. After the first time, it was "I'll remember to check it." After the second time I put black tape over the light so it wouldn't fool me again.
The minor issue is what I consider poor labels. I have "crs disease" which is "Can't Remember Stuff." So I added labels using felt markers that use oil based paints ("paint pen") which resist fading better than Sharpies. On the bottom and front I have "On-OFF" labels for the switch. On the bottom screw holes for the battery compartment I have "battery (with arrow pointing)" and "2.5mm hex" for the screw size. I also have "bad at < 6.0v" to remind me when to change.
If I hadn't noticed the light not working at night, I never would have found it wasn't working at all- it did OK during the day with the sun sending enough electricity to make the light work (but not charging the fence).
I don't recommend this product until the design flaw is changed. Otherwise, works fine.
We appreciate your feedback and have sent it to our product manager for review.
Jim
Service was outstanding!
4
Jun 30, 2021
Purchased the Zareba ESP5M-Z from another online dealer and it was DOA. After installation around my vegetable garden, I thought I was protected from raccoons, groundhogs, and other small varmints. A few days after installation, my sweet corn was being destroyed by coons. Purchased a tester and discovered the "hot" wire was not even warm! There was absolutely no output from the wire terminals on the charger. Called Zareba customer service, and they were extremely helpful. Sent the unit to Woodstream for repair with an expected 5-7 business days turn-around. Shipped out on Thursday. The following Tuesday, it was returned. I installed it, and testing showed 7,000+ volts all around my garden. No more coon damage! Many thanks to Zareba and Woodstream.
I've had the 5-mile charger for 4 years and the battery has just now quit holding a charge. It will still work during the day if we have sun. For some of you that said it was flashing but no volt going out? I found when it was super dry the ground rod needed water. Once I watered the ground pole I could hear volts going through the lines. So might not always be the battery, it could be the ground. I am going to replace the battery and hope it continues to work as well as it did for the last 4 years.
I have had this unit for over 6 years and it is still working great. I did replace the battery but I also replaced the battery in many devices like my cordless drill. If you leave a battery it will self discharge and then if it gets to low on charge it may not take a charge again. Sorry to hear some people had issues but for me I would buy another one if this one ever dies.
Very upset with this product... Unit did not work.. immediately keeps sending a charge as soon as I hooked it up to the battery, and would not stop... second unit did the same.. battery was a healthy 12.8V DC. Don’t understand what the issue could be..Instructions very vague and Customer service was absolutely no help.. and of course.. warranty ran out 3 weeks ago.
Hi there! We're sorry to hear that your charger is not running as expected! This charger should give an pulse of charge every second, and it may seem like a continuous charge. While your charger may not be in-warranty, we do offer repair options for out-of-warranty repairs if you desire. For more information, please contact our Customer Relations Team at 1-855-5-ZAREBA (1-855-592-7322). We're happy to help!
Kenneth
Would Not Recommend
1
Aug 9, 2019
Used the 5 mile solar fence charger to contain my dogs in the back yard. Worked great for almost 2 years and then just quit. No light no nothing. Tractor Supply was no help at all, told me abruptly to just contact the manufacturer. I would not recommend this product. Used as it was it should of lasted considerably longer than almost 2 years.
Hi Kenneth! We are sorry that your charger has stopped functioning at full cpacity! We are more than happy to offer troubleshooting options and possible repair options. Please contact our Customer Relations Team at 1-855-5-ZAREBA (1-855-592-7322). We are happy to help!
Maree
Great quality charger
5
Jun 15, 2019
This was so perfect for keeping the neighbors dogs out of my yard and keeping my chickens safe. It was also very simple to hookup for a beginner in electric fencing.
Answer by: Woodstream (Admin) on Feb 23, 2020, 7:00 PM
Can I hook the terminals to a 12v car battery. Will it work and will it charge it.
Question by: Paul Frisella on Nov 23, 2024, 11:07 AM
Please note that solar chargers are specifically designed to be charged by sunlight, and they are not intended to charge car batteries directly. They typically convert solar energy into electricity to charge devices or batteries through solar panels. We recommend using a DC charger instead if you're looking for a solution to charge a 12V car battery. DC chargers are designed to be connected directly to a car battery and provide the necessary charging power.
Answer by: Kimberly (Admin) on Nov 25, 2024, 10:32 AM
what does the red blinking lite indicate
Question by: tim on Jul 19, 2024, 8:23 PM
This indicates that voltage is being sent to the hot terminal. We recommend testing with an electric fence tester to determine if there is enough voltage on the fence line.
Answer by: Lauren Potter (Admin) on Jul 22, 2024, 9:57 AM
