Zareba® 10 Mile Solar Low Impedance Fence Charger - All Questions

The power source (AC, Battery or Solar Powered), energy output (in joules), the type of animal being controlled, the length of the fence (more wires need more power) and the amount of vegetation growing near the fence should be considered when you are selecting your fence charger.

Low impedance chargers increase the joules (energy) on a fence line if weeds or other vegetation touch the fence. Low impedance chargers are ideal for long, multi-strand poly wire, tape, rope or high tensile fence systems. Low impedance chargers are recommended for most applications and can be operated by AC, DC or Solar Power.

The other type of charger, known as a solid state charger, is usually used to control short-haired livestock, small animals, and pets where only moderate weed conditions exist. These chargers deliver a medium-amperage shock and can be operated by AC or DC.

Most fence chargers have a pulsed output. Every time it “clicks,” it is releasing energy to the fence that has been stepped up or increased through a capacitor and a transformer. This release of energy makes noise. Not all chargers make the clicking noise. The noise is designed for the owner of the charger and serves no functional purpose.

The battery in this energizer is good for approximately 2-3 years. There is a screw on the bottom of the energizer that can be removed to slide the panel away and gain access to the battery. Replacement batteries are found at the link below. https://www.zarebasystems.com/zareba-solar-battery-asb10-2

It sounds like the energizer is receiving power, so we’ll want to check the connections and grounding, as these are the most common causes of low or no output.

First, make sure the fence and ground wires are connected to the correct terminals and are tight and free of corrosion. Next, check your grounding system, this unit requires a properly installed ground rod (typically at least 3–6 feet deep in moist soil). A poor ground can prevent the charger from delivering a shock even if the light is flashing.

Also, disconnect the fence wire from the charger and test the output directly at the terminals. If you now get a reading, something along the fence line may be causing the issue (such as vegetation touching the wire, broken insulators, or a short).

If there is still no reading directly at the terminals, try fully charging the unit in direct sunlight for 2–3 days and test again, as the battery may not have sufficient charge to power the fence continuously.