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Premier PRS 200 Solar Energizer & Kit

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Read reviews »

Discontinued — For folks who need a 2-joule solar powered charger for summer through fall usage.

When compared to competing units with similar output, PRS units have a larger solar panel (in watts) and larger batteries (ampere hours).

Update – June 2021This item is sold out and has been discontinued. Look to the Solar IntelliShock® 180 as an alternative. —Premier

Videos & Data
Properly Storing Energizers and Batteries for Winter Play
Properly Storing Energizers and Batteries for Winter
How To Get Your PRS Solar Energizer Ready For Fencing Season Play
How To Get Your PRS Solar Energizer Ready For Fencing Season

Instructions/Diagrams:

Common Uses
A solar powered electric fence energizer 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

Includes:

  • 1-2.0 joule energizer
  • 2-26 amp hour 12V sealed lead acid batteries
  • 1-Wiring harness
  • 1-20-watt solar panel
  • 1-Voltage regulator
  • 2-Ground rods and ground rod extension kit
  • 1-Metal carry case (24"x18"x10 1/2")

Note: Kit includes a 5-Light Wireless Fence Tester.

Joules

  • 2.7 stored joules
  • 2.0 released joules
  • 1.72 joules in moist soils
  • 0.4 joules in dry soils

Miscellaneous

  • Requires 6' of ground rod in the ground.
  • Draw from a 12V battery is 163 milliampere (mA) per hour. With this energizer a 12V 100 ampere hour, deep cycle battery will last approximately 15 days* on a clean or a weedy fence. *Assumes being drawn down to 40% between recharges.
  • 40 pulses per minute.
    • If properly used and or stored, battery should last 3-4 years.

Should Power...

  • 2.5 miles of 3 strand cattle fence.
  • 1 mile of 5-7 strand sheep fence.
  • 16 164' Sheep/Goat nets or 8 164' Poultry Nets.
All distances are dependent of grass/weed load on the fence.

Benefits
  • Assembled in house at Premier. We build each unit and test it before it goes out our door. This allows us to know that we are sending you a unit that works.
  • Half the cost per joule than competitors
  • Can be laid flat on the ground during summer months to make them less visible to the public.
  • To catch the sun's power in winter, simply lean it against a post. If you live in low-sun areas, do this in the late fall and early winter also.
  • All metal case; very strong and rugged.
  • Won't rust. It's aluminum and stainless steel.
  • Light brown exterior reduces its visibility to vandals and reduces heat buildup inside the case.
  • All metal clamps for lid.

How to Use
Attach the energizer unit to the battery and it is ready to use. Drive in the ground rod. Lay it on the ground or against a post. Then attach the earth clip to the ground rod and the fence clip to the fence. Switch it on (when switching on, make sure the button is pressed all the way in).

Winter Use

If you're not using your PRS unit during the winter follow these tips to preserve battery life:

  • Turn off the unit. Disconnecting the unit from the fence is not sufficient, the unit will still pulse unless it is turned off.
  • Clean off the solar panel. Dust and debris may have accumulated during use and as a result prevents the panel from maximum electrical production.
  • Before the unit goes into storage, fully charge the unit. This will allow the battery to be topped off. Batteries that are 50% or less charged may become damaged in freezing temperatures.
  • If possible, place the unit in a sunny area, this will allow the solar panel to continuously top-off the battery. The battery will lose charge over time even if the unit is disconnected from the fence and turned off.

    • If you're planning on using your PRS unit during the winter months, follow these helpful hints:

  • Face the energizer due South, this will allow the panel to receive the maximum amount of light possible during the low-light days of winter.
  • Instead of laying the unit on its back, stand up or prop up the unit (facing South) to allow it to receive as much light as possible.
  • Hang the unit up (facing South), secure the top and base to prevent the unit from moving. This will keep the unit out of most snow drifts and allow accumulated snow to fall off.
  • If the unit is not to be hung up, clear all debris off the panel, this includes grass clippings, dust (especially on gravel roads), leaves and snow. Do not place in shady areas, this will reduce light intake.

    • 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.

    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 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.

    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
    3-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.

    30-day warranty for all batteries.

    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.

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    Reviews
    Average Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.8 out of 5
    Number of reviews: 4 customers reviewed this product.
    Recommended: 4 out of 4 said they would recommend this product to a friend.

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    Premier PRS 200 Solar Energizer & Kit
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    System/energizer is well built. Heavy duty for sure. Unit is heavy.

    We just put the energizer into service and we are getting solid 8KV fence readings. Currently have 4 fences connected to the energizer. Additional on-hand fencing will be put into use as grazing needs require.

    The system requires charging prior to use. It was not highlighted in the paperwork that accompanied the energizer but a phone call to Premier technicians indicated a "good 3 days of strong sun" would be needed. This was a problem for us as we had very limited sunlight for numerous days (3-4) after the unit arrived. Unlike some of the "smaller" solar energizers we have ordered from Premier that had a wall charger plug built in, this larger, more robust unit did not. Can not imagine why a "plug-in" capability is not standard on this larger, dual battery unit? Not sure if one could put the batteries on a standard battery charger, should have asked.

    Hope to update this review after a few weeks of use. At this point, yes, we recommend it for use on goat electric net fencing.

    Premier PRS 200 Solar Energizer & Kit
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    We bought one of these energizers 2 years ago to use at our new farm on the draft horse fencing as it was too far from an electrical source. It's been in virtually constant use with zero problems. One of the best fencing investments we've made. As we fence other parts of the back of the property we will definitely purchase another unit for the other side of the creek.

    Premier PRS 200 Solar Energizer & Kit
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    I've been using this 2 joule solar unit for a week now, on a pasture enclosed by four linked electronet sheep fences, also from premier, 164 feet each. The price was worth the results. This is the first time in a couple of years of doing sheep that a solar energizer has been able to keep my 20+ sheep and four cows, and their little ones, IN THE FENCE, all the time, with no exceptions, which is, of course, exactly what you want in a fence. I will probably be buying more of the same things in the future.

    Premier PRS 200 Solar Energizer & Kit
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    Easy to set up and packs a wallop. We are running 0.8 miles of fence through mostly dry ground with grass intermittently touching the fence line. I have only had it up a week so I don't know about longevity.