Patriot P10 Energizer
Use this 1 joule low-impedance electric fence energizer for medium-length temporary fences for livestock and wildlife deterrence. Also for medium-length cattle or horse fence (long fences if there is no weed contact).
Can be powered by either a 110V plug-in or 12V battery (sold separately under accessories below).
Don't forget to order a Wiring Harness! This energizer does not include a Wiring Harness (sold below), which connects leads and clips to attach to the fence and ground rod.
Energizer Kits: Patriot P10 Plug-in Kit and Patriot P10 Battery Kit are available to help simplify your purchasing decision.
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Instruction Manual 
Common Uses
Specs
Joules
- 1.3 stored joules
- 1.0 released joules
- 0.87 joules in moist soils
- 0.35 joules in dry soils
Miscellaneous
- Requires 3 ft of ground rod (To order, see accessories tab) in the ground.
- Comes with a 110V plug-in adapter with a 6' cord and a 12V battery adapter with 40" cord.
- 40 pulses per minute.
- Draws 4.5 watts per hour if used as a plug-in.
- Draw from a 12V battery is 87 milliampere (mA) per hour. With this energizer a 12V 100 ampere hour, deep cycle battery will last approximately 28 days* on a clean or a weedy fence.
*Assumes being drawn down to 40% between recharges. - Use a 10 or 20 watt solar panel.
- Manufactured by Tru Test
Should Power...
- 2 miles of 3 strand cattle fence
- 3/4 mile of a 5-7 strand sheep fence
- 10 - 164' sheep/goat nets
- 4-5 164' poultry nets. All distances are dependent on amount of grass/weed load on the fence.
Can be used as a solar energizer
- See options under accessories tab.
Benefits
Installation
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.
- Connect an 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.
- Then run a second length of cable from the ground terminal (with ends stripped again) on the energizer to the ground rod(s), or use the negative part of the wiring harness.
- Secure to ground rod(s) 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.
To use the energizer as a battery unit:
- Attach wiring harness to energizer.
- Attach the bare end of the wire with the red clip to the fence terminal of the energizer. Attach the red alligator clip to the fence.
- Attach the bare end of the wire with the black clip to the ground terminal of the energizer. Attach black alligator clip to the ground rod(s).
- Connect the energizer to the battery.
- Insert battery adapter into the energizer. Attach red alligator clip from the adapter to the red “+” terminal of the battery.
- Attach black alligator clip from the adapter to the black “–” terminal of the battery.
Unit indicator light should flash and a tic-tac sound will be heard. If the indicator light doesn't flash, then the unit/battery should be checked.
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 3000V, the energizer (or possibly the battery if it’s a battery/solar energizer) is the problem.
- If the tester reads more than 3000V, 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 energizer is faulty and you are using the Patriot P10 as a battery unit you need to learn if the battery or the energizer is the problem…
- If it's a 12V energizer carry the unit to a nearby vehicle and attach the input cords carefully to the vehicle's battery.
- If the energizer now works, then your fencer's battery needs to be recharged or replaced.
- If the energizer does not work, then you should call Premier re. repairs.
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 high-tensile 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.
Precautions
- Make sure the power is turned off before working on the fence or the energizer.
- Make sure the fence line is clear of grass and debris that may lower the fence’s voltage.
- Ensure the solar panel is facing due south and avoid placing the unit where it may be covered by shadows from trees, bushes or tall grass.
- Regularly remove all debris from the solar panel.
- Batteries that are less than 40% charged may become damaged. Batteries MUST remain fully charged in freezing conditions.
- When using a 12V deep cycle battery, there is no case to protect the battery, so the battery will be exposed to the elements and risk of theft.
- This unit is not modular, therefore it is not repairable.
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
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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Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Replacement 12v battery leads for Patriot Energizers
Item #115002 -Attaches to Patriot energizers for battery power. Use 12v, deep cycle batteries for best performance and longevity.
$26.36 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Sealed Lead Acid Battery, 12V, 18 amp hr
Item #121618 -Power your electric fence energizer for days or weeks on end. 12V output and rechargeable via solar panels.
$45.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Wiring Harness
Item #130800 -For connecting a battery energizer to the fence and ground rod. Can also be used with a 110v energizer if within close proximity to the fence and ground.
$9.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Fence Fault Finder
Item #133500 -Tests electric fences and determine fault locations with the press of the button. Save time in the field and reduce troublesome electrical shorts.
$101.00 -
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 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Solar Panel, 10 watt
Item #146000 -Quality photovoltaic solar panels ranging from 10 watt to 70 watt capacity with an output of 15 to 21 volts in full sunlight.
$59.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Warning Sign
Item #346000 -Let passersby know that your fences are electrified with this easy-to-read electric fence warning sign.
$1.45
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Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Replacement 12v battery leads for Patriot Energizers
Item #115002 -Attaches to Patriot energizers for battery power. Use 12v, deep cycle batteries for best performance and longevity.
$26.36 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Replacement 120V to 12V adaptor
Item #807426 -Replacement 110V adaptor for Patriot and Speedrite brand electric fence energizers, chargers and fencers.
$21.16
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Marie D from Ohio
The energizer was easy to install and has performed as expected attached to a single strand of 1" horse tape to keep in a pony and a Tennessee Walker who both are convinced the grass is greener on the other side.
Donna F from New York
Was not powerful enough for that kind of fence in west conditions. Did not produce nearly enough shock to prevent a fox from crawling under the fence and getting to our chickens. After one week we have replaced with a different unit.
Marvin L from Nebraska
I use electric fence to fence cows from a river and keep deer and raccoons out of my garden. My fence passes through tall grass and willows(often wet with dew) near the river. The patriot P10, a marine deep cycle battery and 10 watt solar panel does the job. Best DC system I have ever used.
