PrimaShock® 4 Fence Energizers & Kits
Product Details
Premier’s new budget-friendly PrimaShock® electric fence energizers combine high joule output with dual power source options (battery or plug-in). They really impressed us during testing trials on employee farms.
Features:
- Low cost per joule: 4.0J output
- Status indicator lights flash to indicate the operational status and voltage
- Can be used as a plug-in (AC) energizer, or as a battery (DC) energizer
- 2 operating modes to suit your situation
- Integrated Max Output/Off/Energy Saver switch
Plug unit into a 110V wall outlet, or connect to an external 12V battery. (Connectors included for both. See Specifications below.)
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Instructions/Diagrams:
Instruction Manual 
Common Uses
Specs
| Energizer Only | Plug-in Kit* | Battery Kit* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item # | 113001 | 113002 | 113003 |
| PrimaShock® 4 Energizer | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| (2) Ground Rods (galvanized) | 6 ft | 6 ft | |
| (2) Ground Rod Clamps | ✔ | ✔ | |
| MaxiShock Insulated Cable | 100' roll | 10' roll | |
| Wiring Harness | ✔ | ✔ | 110V AC Adapter | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| DC Battery Leads | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Should Power...**
- 4 miles of 3 strand cattle fence
- 2 miles of a 5-7 strand sheep fence
- 23 rolls of 164' sheep/goat nets
- 12 rolls of 164' poultry nets
Miscellaneous
- Requires a grounding system. Inadequate grounding is the most common failure in an electric fence system. We recommend 12 ft. of grounding for this energizer.
- 12V battery draw is 200 milliampere (mA) per hour. With this energizer, a 12V, 100 ampere hour deep-cycle battery will last 13 days. (Assumes 60% drawn down between charges.)
- To operate as a solar energizer, run the unit as a battery unit (DC) and attach a solar panel to charge the battery. (20–60 watt panel recommended.)
Energizer Specifications
- 4.0 released joules
- 4.0 joules in moist soils
- 0.60 joules in dry soils
- 12V DC draw: 150-300 mA/hr
- 110V draw is 2.7 watt per hour
- 10"W x 7"H x 4"D
- 5' AC power cord
- Integrated Max Output/Off/Energy Saver switch
- 2 operating modes:
- Max Output—pulses every 1.5 seconds
- Energy Saving—output power is reduced 60%
- 110V Adapter/Charger
- Operates the energizer as a 110V unit when near a wall outlet
- 12V DC Leads
- To connect energizer to an external battery (batteries sold separately)
Installation
To use the energizer as a plug-in unit:
The energizer can be mounted either inside or outside of a building. The energizer must be mounted vertically. If placing outside, 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 green clip to the ground terminal of the energizer. Attach green alligator clip to the ground rod(s).
- Connect the energizer to the battery. (Batteries sold separately.)
- 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-tic sound will be heard. If the indicator light doesn’t flash, then the unit/battery should be checked.
New! DIY Solar Energizer Kits
For folks willing to apply a little elbow grease, building your own solar fence energizer may be a good solution.Kits include:- PrimaShock fence energizer
- 50W (or 90W) solar panel with regulator
- 12 volt, 44 amp hr SLA battery
- Support box and solar panel brackets
- Ground rods, insulated wire and clamps
- Digital fence tester
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.
- If using the energizer as a battery unit, do not charge the battery while the energizer is connected to the battery.
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
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
4 joule DIY Solar Energizer Kit, 50 watt panel
Item #113004 -Build your own 4- or 8-joule solar-powered electric fence charger. Kit includes all the components to energize livestock fences without access to 110V power.
$721.00 -
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.
$22.00 -
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
MaxiShock Double Insulated Cable, 50'
Item #164204 -Pliable double insulated cable for above-ground electric connections. Excellent conductivity (19 Ω/1,000 ft) make it a good choice for high voltage electric fence systems.
$22.00 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Sealed Lead Acid Battery, 12V, 44 amp hr
Item #121700 -12V sealed lead acid (SLA) batteries for use with electric fence energizers. 500-1000 rechargeable cycles. AGM construction.
$120.00 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Solar Panel, 50 watt with 10 amp regulator
Item #147001 -High-efficiency glass solar panels. Choose from 10W up to 90 watts. Monocrystalline photovoltaic cells are ideal for charging 12V batteries.
$289.00 -
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!
$38.00 -
Fencing
Warning Sign
Item #346000 -Let passersby know that your fences are electrified with this easy-to-read electric fence warning sign.
$2.50
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Fence Connectors and Accessories
12V DC Leads - for HotShock, IntelliShock and PrimaShock 4 & 8 (purchased before Spring 2025) Energizers
Item #112002 -Attach to Premier-branded electric fence energizers to adapt them to run on battery (12V DC) power.
$9.26 -
Top
110V Plug in for PrimaShock 4 & 8
Item #371028 -Replacement parts for PrimaShock & SolarStop Energizers that have worn out or broken.
$11.70 -
Top
12V Battery Leads for PrimaShock 4 & 8
Item #E268739 -Replacement parts for PrimaShock & SolarStop Energizers that have worn out or broken.
$12.20
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Allan H from New Jersey
Super easy install. Shipped quicker than I expected. Could not be happier. Seems like a good retail outlet to deal with in the future.
Rob M from Maine
Only been running a week, but it’s got a hellava wallop! Our American Guinea hogs got reacquainted with hot wire quickly after a winter without.
Ken S from Iowa
I’ve only had this up and running for about a week, but so far it is working great. I put up an electric mesh fence around my pheasant run and coop to keep dogs and predators away. My daughter’s chocolate lab decided to charge the run the other day and got the surprise of his life! We heard a loud yelp, and he came running back to us, looking over his shoulders, with his tail between his legs. He’s a pretty big dog, so we should be good for anything smaller than him.
Barbara & Eric G from Massachusetts
We bought this energizer because we have an escape artist lamb, and the IntelliShock 20 just didn’t keep her in. So far, the higher joule shock of the PrimaShock 4 has done the job. We like that you can adjust the frequency and strength of the electrical pulse.
Angelika S from New York
Awesome charger, definitely has a good zap to it. Don’t touch it, it’s going to hurt!
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