Patriot P5 (Battery) Energizer Kit
Product Details
0.5 electric fence energizer with the components to operate it as a battery unit (plug-in capable too). Simply source a DC battery locally, connect the energizer to the fence, and then to the battery. As the battery is drawn down, replace with a fully charged battery and recharge the original.
Kit Includes:
- Patriot P5 Energizer
- Wiring harness
- 3 ft ground rod with hanging nut
- Digital Tester for fences & batteries
Plug unit into a 110V wall outlet, or connect to an external 12V battery. (Connectors included for both. See Specifications below.)
California Residents: Proposition 65 Information
Instructions/Diagrams:
Instruction Manual 
Specs
| Battery Kit* | Plug-in Kit* | Energizer Only | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item # | 201977 | 201975 | 115000 |
| Patriot 5 Energizer | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| (1) Ground Rod (galvanized) | 3 ft | 3 ft | |
| (1) Ground Rod Clamp | ✔ | ||
| (1) Hanging Nut | ✔ | ||
| MaxiShock Insulated Cable | 100' roll | ||
| Wiring Harness | ✔ | 110V AC Adapter | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| DC Battery Leads | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Digital Tester | ✔ | ✔ |
Should Power...**
- 1 mile of 3 strand cattle fence
- 1/2 mile of a 5-7 strand sheep fence
- 6 of the 164' sheep/goat nets
- 3 of the 164' poultry nets
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.
- 12V DC draw: 42 mA/hr. With this energizer a 12V 100 ampere hour, deep cycle battery will last approximately 59 days* on a clean or a weedy fence. *Assumes being drawn down to 40% between recharges.
- To operate as a solar energizer, run the unit as a battery unit (DC) and attach a solar panel to charge the battery. (6 watt panel recommended.)
Energizer Specifications
- 0.50 released joules
- 0.50 joules in moist soils
- 0.26 joules in dry soils
- Pulses per minute: 40
- 12V DC draw: 42 mA/hr
- 110V draw is 4.5 watt per hour
- Impedance type: low – pulse type
- Input: AC/DC
- 110V Adapter/Charger
- Operates the energizer as a 110V unit when near a wall outlet, 6 ft cord
- 12V DC Leads
- To connect energizer to an external battery, 40" cord (batteries sold separately)
How to Use
To connect to battery
- Plug 12V battery leads into bottom of Patriot P5.
- Attach red clip to positive terminal on battery.
- Attach black clip to negative terminal on battery.
To connect Patriot P5 to fence and ground rod:
- From the Wiring Harness, connect red lead's bare wire end to fence terminal and clip other end of lead to fence
- From the Wiring Harness, connect black lead's bare wire end to ground terminal and clip other end of lead to ground rod.
- Test fence with 5 Light Fence Tester.
To use light tester WITHOUT ground probe
For Fence:- Touch the top of the tester to the electrified fence you wish to test.
- Push the button (if applicable).
- The tester will light up according to the voltage at that location on the fence.
- Turn off energizer.
- Disconnect ground wire and fence wire from energizer.
- Turn on energizer.
- Touch the top of the tester onto the top of the fence terminal on the energizer.
- Push the button (if applicable).
- The tester should light up to 6000 volts or more.
To use light tester WITH ground probe
For Fence:- Insert the probe of the tester into the soil.
- Remove your hand from the metal portion of the probe (to avoid a shock).
- To get a voltage reading, touch the metal clip (on the top of the tester) to the electrified fence you wish to test.
- The tester will light up according to the voltage at that location on the fence.
- Remove the tester from the fence and the probe from the soil. Do not remove the probe by pulling the insulated wire.
- Turn off energizer.
- Disconnect ground wire and fence wire from energizer.
- Turn on energizer.
- Touch probe from tester to ground terminal on energizer (be sure to hold onto the insulated wire and not the metal probe!)
- At same time touch the fence hook on tester to fence terminal on energizer.
- The tester should light up to 6000 volts or more.
Ground rod
- Allow 3 ft of rod per joule of energy released.
- Use multiple 6 ft rods for large energizers and 3 ft rods for smaller energizers (and lightning diverters).
- Make sure to put the ground rod all the way into the ground.
- Clip black clip onto ground rod.
Troubleshooting
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.
Test the energizer first!
- Turn off the energizer.
- Disconnect the wires going to the fence and ground stake/rod.
- Turn the energizer back on.
- 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.
- 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.
If the energizer is at fault:
- Test the battery with a low-voltage tester; recharge if lower than 12.2 volts
- Check the grounding system
If the fence is at fault:
- Conductors touching another wire, steel post or the soil
- Broken or damaged insulators
Precautions
If used with 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.
When installing more then 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
30-day warranty for all batteries.
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.
-
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Ground Rod, Galvanized, 6'
Item #151000 -Complete the circuit of your electric fence with galvanized grounds. No corrosion unlike copper rods.
$18.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Stainless Steel Clamp
Item #151800 -Stainless steel hose clamp. Firmly holds negative leads from the energizer to the ground rod.
$1.30 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Double Insulated Wire, 25'
Item #164105 -Electric fence wire with thick layers of insulating for transporting high voltage pulses from the energizer to the fence line.
$11.00 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Solar Panel, 10 watt
Item #146000 -High-efficiency glass solar panels. Choose from 10W up to 90 watts. Monocrystalline photovoltaic cells are ideal for charging 12V batteries.
$59.00 -
Fencing
Solar Panel Brackets for 10, 20 & 30 watt panels
Item #147510 -Holds solar panels of nearly any size (10 to 90 watts) at 45˚ (for maximum solar response in most conditions) on top of the energizer/battery support box.
$27.50 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Voltage Regulator
Item #148040 -Prevent overcharging by solar panels of electric fence energizer batteries.
$69.00 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Energizer Support Box
Item #134200 -Build your own portable electric fence system for rotational grazing. Durable galvanized housing for energizer and battery.
$68.00 -
Fencing
Warning Sign
Item #346000 -Let passersby know that your fences are electrified with this easy-to-read electric fence warning sign.
$1.60
-
Energizers
Patriot P5 Energizer
Item #115000 -Advanced low impedance electric fence energizer. Can be plugged in or used with a 12V battery. We like them for their versatility, portability and value
$106.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Ring Terminal Harness
Item #130800 -Wiring harness fits most electric fence energizers. Alligator clips for attaching to fence (positive) and ground rod (negative). Ring or bare wire ends.
$9.00 -
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.
$29.79 -
Handling Equipment
Ground Rod and/or Connecting Pin, 3'
Item #151200 -Effectively ground energizers or firmly secure handling equipment. Galvanized pin is resilient to rust and wear.
$8.00 -
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.
$24.83 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Fence & Battery Digital Tester
Item #200010 -All-in-one fence tester checks the voltage of energizers, fences and 12V batteries. Simplify electric fence troubleshooting with one device!
$24.00
Write a Review
You must be logged in to leave a review. Please sign in.
Debby F from Ohio
Great fence energizer. Premier changed the fence tester and I wasn’t happy with it. The probe pulled out the first time I used it. Premier was awesome in replacing it though. Great customer service!
Stephen V from Maryland
Works like it should. Chickens learned quick when they got into the netting this is powering. Haven’t had any ground predator problems. Had to up my game in security after a fox encounter. Using on 120V, but plan on going solar/battery with this unit.
Rocky M from Ohio
After losing every ear of corn to a family of raccoons last year, we bought the raccoon netting and this energizer. Wasn't sure this would keep them out, so far so good! Our corn Is tasseling and producing ears! So glad we made this investment! The netting is so easy to install, the energizer was a breeze! Highly recommend to keep the critters out of your garden!
Susan G from Maine
Easy to install and simple to use. Full charge on the fence on uneven ground. I plugged it into a surge protector with an on/off switch.
Marguerite W from MD
I've used this product for almost one year without incident. When the unit failed, I sent an e-mail and within an hour I was advised how to narrow in on the problem. It was the plug in cord. I received replacement cord within 2 days. Can't beat that! I've ordered a 12 v battery as backup just in case. Of course I'm sticking with Premier One due to their outstanding service, but I may try the wide impedence energizer as I add to the flock. A good unit for small enclosures.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to