HotShock 600 Energizer
For medium to long fences (up to 3 miles). A true low-impedance unit similar to the standard low-impedance units from New Zealand and US manufacturers. Recommended for sites where the grass remains green. Proven over years to be very reliable. Made by Horizont (who also make IntelliShock and Kube units for us).
Common Uses
Specs
Joules
- 6 stored joules
- 5 released joules
- 1.94 joules output in moist soils
- 0.29 joules output in dry soils
Miscellaneous
- Requires 16 feet of ground rod in the ground
- Draws 8 watts per hour
- 50 pulses per minute
- 4' cord
- 2 prong plug
Should power...
- 3 miles of 5-7 strand fence
- 28 rolls of 164' sheep/goat net
- 8-17 rolls of 164' PoultryNet. All distances are dependent on amount of grass/weed load on the fence.
Benefits
Installation
- Connect insulated cable (stripped back 2-3" on ends) to the fence terminal on energizer, run the cable to the fence line and connect.
- Then run a second length of cable from the ground terminal (with ends stripped again) on the energizer to the ground rod.
- Secure to ground rod with a clamp.
- Plug the energizer directly into an outlet and test fence. Do not use an extension cord as it may cause a decrease in voltage and expose the unit to the elements.
Precautions
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.
Troubleshooting
- To check—first turn off the energizer.
- Then disconnect the wires going to the fence and ground rod system.
- Turn the energizer back on.
- Then measure the voltage on the energizer between the 2 terminals (fence and earth) with a digital fence voltmeter or other fence testing device. Touch one end to “–” earth terminal and the other end to “+” fence terminal.
- If the tester reads under 4000v, the energizer (or possibly the battery if it’s a battery/solar energizer) is the problem.
- If the tester reads more than 4000 volts, the energizer is working properly and the fence is the problem.
Most energizers put out between 5000v and 8000v when there is no load (i.e. no fence hooked up).
- Check that the 110v outlet is "live" by using a plug-in drill or test light.
- If the test light works and the energizer does not, call Premier.
If the fence is at fault, then you must find the fault(s) and fix them. Here's how to start this process: If you have a Fault Finder you can simply touch the fence with the Fault Finder at various points along the electric fence(s). The Fault Finder will tell you at each point which direction to go in to locate the problem. Move in that direction testing as you go and you will arrive at the problem.
If you lack a Fault Finder…
- Walk or drive along the fence looking for any point in which the energized wires touch the soil, a steel post or a steel wire. On HT wire fences, check the wires at braces to see if they are touching a hot wire. On netting, look for a hot wire touching the metal stake at the bottom of the plastic posts. Also look for damaged insulators.
- If the fence can be separated into several parts (by switches or by disconnecting parts of it), you can locate the problem by beginning at the far end and then progressively turn off or disconnect the sections of fence. When the voltage on the remaining fence rises sharply, you've located the section(s) that's causing the problems.
- The alternative to (2.) is to begin at the fencer and progressively turn on sections of the fence. When the voltage suddenly drops you can assume that the problem is in the section most recently connected.
Warranty
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.
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Fence Connectors and Accessories
5-Light Wireless Fence Tester
Item #200006 -Low cost 5-light wireless tester to measure approximate fence voltage. Used to determine if your energizer/charger is working properly.
$15.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Digital Voltmeter
Item #132000 -Accurately tests the voltage of an electric fence. Useful for troubleshooting energizer issues too.
$37.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Fence Fault Finder
Item #133500 -3 in 1 tester for fence voltage, intensity of current and fault finder.
$101.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Live Fence Indicator
Item #133515 -For instant reassurance that your fence is working. Place permanently on your fence line and simply look for the flash when you pass by. No batteries required.
$40.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
BlitzLight™
Item #132300 -Flashes with every pulse over 3000v (the opposite of the Volt Alarm). For energizers 0.5 joule or larger.
$35.50 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Galvanized Lightning Diverter
Item #156310 -Reduces risk of lightning damaging an energizer by redirecting the energy to the ground.
$8.40 -
Handling Equipment
Ground Rod and/or Connecting Pin, 3 ft
Item #151200 -Effectively ground energizers or firmly secure handling equipment. Galvanized pin is resilient to rust and wear.
$6.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Ground Rod, Galvanized, 6 ft
Item #151000 -Complete the circuit of your electric fence with galvanized grounds. No corrosion unlike copper rods.
$19.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Clamp—for Ground Rod
Item #151800 -Simple hose clamp firmly holds negative leads from the energizer to the ground rod.
$1.55 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Cut Out Switch
Item #333000 -This reliable, single-throw cut out switch stops the flow of electricity from one fence to another.
$7.92 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Double Insulated Wire, 50 ft. coil
Item #164104 -If you intend to build permanent electric fences, you're going to need double insulated wire.
$14.50 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Double Insulated Wire, 100 ft. coil
Item #164107 -If you intend to build permanent electric fences, you're going to need double insulated wire.
$29.00 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
MaxiShock Double Insulated Cable, 50'
Item #164204 -Premier’s MaxiShock 7 strand cable covered with a double layer of pliable plastic insulation.
$14.50 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
MaxiShock Insulated Cable, 100 ft. coil
Item #164010 -This 7 strand cable is covered with pliable plastic insulation. Unlike Double Insulated Wire, MaxiShock insulated cable does not require special connectors.
$28.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Warning Sign
Item #346000 -Attaches to an electric fence for netting to warn people that the fence is electrified.
$0.98
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Jason A from Virginia
It is working well to keep my goats in. I bought a 3 month old buck for my herd that wasn't used to electric. After the first day he hasn't touched the fence.
Ware R from Arkansas
A good fence charger to contain a small acreage. We probably should have bought the larger charger since we will have dry weather eventually; we shall see down the road. It works well and was easy to install.
Charles W from Kentucky
I was very impressed with the Hot Shock 600, the goats only got close to it once, the spark it left on the goats nose was enough to keep them contained from the start. A very easy product to install. Thank you for your fine products.