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HotShock 5 (Plug-In) Energizer Kit

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Electrify fences via 110V (plug-in) power with this 0.5 joule energizer kit.

Kit Includes:

⚠ California Residents: Proposition 65 Information

  • HotShock 5 (Plug-In) Energizer Kit

    Item #1120052 | Weight 7.75 lbs
    In Stock
    $157.25
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Installing a Plug-in Energizer Play
Installing a Plug-in Energizer

Instructions/Diagrams:

Common Uses
A 110V AC or 12V DC electric fence energizer kit used to keep out deer, raccoons and rabbits from garden/orchard areas. It is also used to keep in poultry, cattle, sheep, goats, horses, and guard dogs. Effective at protecting against coyotes, stray dogs, bear and fox.

Specs
  Plug-in Kit* Battery Kit* Energizer Only
Item # 1120052 1120053 1120051
HotShock 5 Energizer ✔ ✔ ✔
(1) Ground Rod (galvanized) 3 ft 3 ft
(1) Ground Rod Clamp ✔
(1) Hanging Nut ✔
MaxiShock Insulated Cable 100' roll
Wiring Harness ✔ ✔
5-Light Wireless Fence Tester ✔ ✔
*Kits include all the parts and pieces that folks new to electric fence normally need to make the fence operational.

Should power…**

  • 1 mile of 3 strand cattle fence
  • 1/2 mile of a 5-7 strand sheep fence
  • 6 rolls of 164' sheep/goat nets
  • 3 rolls of 164' poultry nets
**All distances are dependent on amount of grass/weed load on the fence. Low-impedance circuitry produces a short, very strong electrical pulse designed to cope with moderate weed load.

Miscellaneous

  • Requires a grounding system. Inadequate grounding is the most common failure in an electric fence system. We recommend 3 ft. of grounding (a 3 ft ground rod is included in the kit) for this energizer.

Energizer Specifications

  • 0.50 released joules
  • 0.50 joules in moist soils
  • 0.24 joules in dry soils
  • Pulses per minute: 38
  • 12V DC draw: 46 mA/hr
  • 110V draw is 1 watt per hour
  • Impedance type: low – pulse type
  • Input: AC/DC
  • 110V plug-in adapter
  • 12V battery adapter (Batteries sold separately.)

How to Use
The energizer can be mounted either inside or outside of a building, but not where there is risk of fire. The energizer must be mounted vertically. Protect the energizer from direct rainfall or flooding.
  1. Connect insulated cable (stripped back 1 - 2" on ends) to the fence terminal on energizer, run the cable to the fence line and connect, or use the positive part of the Wiring Harness, not included.
  2. Then run a second length of cable from the ground terminal (with ends stripped again) on the energizer to the ground rod, or use the negative part of the Wiring Harness, not included.
  3. Secure to ground rod with a clamp.
  4. Plug into outlet and test fence.

To use light tester WITHOUT ground probe

For Fence:
  1. Touch the top of the tester to the electrified fence you wish to test.
  2. Push the button (if applicable).
  3. The tester will light up according to the voltage at that location on the fence.
For Energizer:
  1. Turn off energizer.
  2. Disconnect ground wire and fence wire from energizer.
  3. Turn on energizer.
  4. Touch the top of the tester onto the top of the fence terminal on the energizer.
  5. Push the button (if applicable).
  6. The tester should light up to 6000 volts or more.

To use light tester WITH ground probe

For Fence:
  1. Insert the probe of the tester into the soil.
  2. Remove your hand from the metal portion of the probe (to avoid a shock).
  3. To get a voltage reading, touch the metal clip (on the top of the tester) to the electrified fence you wish to test.
  4. The tester will light up according to the voltage at that location on the fence.
  5. Remove the tester from the fence and the probe from the soil. Do not remove the probe by pulling the insulated wire.
For Energizer:
  1. Turn off energizer.
  2. Disconnect ground wire and fence wire from energizer.
  3. Turn on energizer.
  4. Touch probe from tester to ground terminal on energizer (be sure to hold onto the insulated wire and not the metal probe!)
  5. At same time touch the fence hook on tester to fence terminal on energizer.
  6. The tester should light up to 6000 volts or more.

Ground rod and clamp

  1. Allow 3 ft of rod per joule of energy released.
  2. Use multiple 6 ft rods for large energizers and 3 ft rods for smaller energizers (and lightning diverters).
  3. Make sure to put the ground rod all the way into the ground.
  4. To attach ground wire, strip the coating off the wire 1" - 2" and make an elongated "U" in the wire.
  5. Put the "U" against the rod and put the clamp around it. Tighten.

100 ft MaxiShock insulated cable

Just cut the soft wire cable with a knife, strip off the insulation and wrap it 4 or more times around the wire by hand. It can be removed and reinstalled many times

Troubleshooting
You’ll need an electric fence tester (included with kit) to measure voltage.

Start by measuring the voltage at the end of the fence line. If the voltage is below 3000V, follow these steps to determine if the problem is with the fence, or the energizer.

  1. Turn off the energizer.
  2. Disconnect the wires going to the fence and ground stake/rod.
  3. Turn the energizer back on.
  4. Measure the voltage on the energizer between the two terminals (positive and negative) with a digital voltmeter or other high-voltage tester. Touch one end to “-“ (earth terminal) and the other end to “+” (fence terminal). The reading tells you how well the energizer is working without any other variables.
  5. If the tester reads below 5000V, then the energizer (or possibly the battery) is the problem. If the voltage is above 5000V, then the trouble lies with your fence.
Determine if the battery or the energizer is the problem.
  • Test the battery with a low-voltage tester; recharge if lower than 12.2 volts
  • Check the grounding system
LEARN MORE
Re-attach the fence and ground wires to the energizer and turn it on. Then, walk or drive along the fence looking for situations that are reducing the voltage:
  • Conductors touching another wire, steel post or the soil
  • Broken or damaged insulators
LEARN MORE

Precautions
Make sure the energizer is unplugged before working on the fence or the energizer.

Ground rod and clamp: When installing more than one ground rod, space the ground rods apart 2 feet longer than the rod. Example 3' rods should be spaced 6' apart.

To Reduce Risk & Liability

  • Never place your head or upper spine near an electrified wire. Accidental head or neck contact can occur when pushing a voltage probe into the soil. Be careful when doing so to avoid head-to-wire contact!
  • Never attempt to step over or climb through an energized fence of any kind.
  • Never encourage anyone to touch an electric fence.

Warranty
2-year warranty for energizers and solar panels cover lightning damage and defective parts or workmanship. Should an energizer fail, we will replace the unit, bill you for the cost to do so, then reimburse you for warranted expenses after we have examined the failed unit. Misuse and flood damage are not covered.

Accessories

Listed below are recommended optional components or related items. Your particular situation may require alternative recommendations. Please call and talk to our consultants if there are any questions at 800-282-6631.

Replacement Parts
Reviews (32)
Average Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.9 out of 5
Number of reviews: 32 customers reviewed this product.
Recommended: 32 out of 32 said they would recommend this product to a friend.

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HotShock 5 (Plug-In) Energizer Kit
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Works great keeping rabbits and other varmints out of the garden. Was easy to install.

HotShock 5 (Plug-In) Energizer Kit
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Very easy to install and very effective.

HotShock 5 (Plug-In) Energizer Kit
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We got everything set up and hooked up which was very easy. Thank you to customer service! It’s working better then expected.

HotShock 5 (Plug-In) Energizer Kit
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Delivery was fast enough. It came well packaged. I was told it could only be plugged in to an 120V AC outlet with a 100' supply cable but it has what appears to be battery clamps that came with it. Can I use that to hook up to a battery? I don't know. Anyways, the 100' cable was more than enough for my use. Install was super simple and only took about 5 minutes tops. Very happy with it so far.

HotShock 5 (Plug-In) Energizer Kit
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This product has an amazing reputation. I can only add to that. It’s well made and we can see that it will last. I (a woman of 74 years) set up the fence part by myself. I could carry it and get it secured into the ground. The energizer came separately. It works well and we are pleased with it. The directions for installing it were woefully lacking. We spent a considerable amount of time watching YouTube videos that helped. We highly recommend the switch my husband installed to turn the fence on and off.