PrimaShock® 4 Fence Energizers & Kits
New! 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: 4.3J output
- Can be used as a plug-in (AC) energizer, or as a battery (DC) energizer
- Digital LCD shows energizer output voltage, pulses per second and battery voltage (when used as a DC unit.)
- Day/night and battery saving modes
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Common Uses
Specs
Energizer Only | Plug-in Kit* | Battery Kit* | |
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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 | ✔ | ✔ | |
5-Light Wireless Fence Tester | ✔ | ✔ |
Joules
- 4.3 released joules
- 6.4 stored joules
- 4.3 joules in moist soils
- 0.60 joules in dry soils
Should Power...**
- 4 miles of 3 strand cattle fence
- 2 miles of a 5-7 strand sheep fence
- 24 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.
- 110V draw is 2.7 watts per hour
- 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:
- Dimensions: 10"W x 8"H x 4"D
- Integrated on/off switch
- LCD display for output voltage and battery condition. (Replace or charge battery when battery voltage drops below 12.2V)
- 110V plug-in adapter (6' cord)
- 12V battery adapter. (Batteries sold separately.)
- A wiring harness is included to connect energizer to fence and energizer to ground rod.
- 5 operating modes:
- Full Energy—pulses every 1.2 seconds
- Reduced Energy—output power is reduced 25%, energizer pulses every 1.2 seconds
- Short-day/Long-night—daytime pulse every 1.2 seconds, 2 seconds at night. Best used for day grazing with low predator pressure.
- Long-day/Short-night—daytime pulse every 2 seconds, night pulse every 1.2 seconds. Use with well-trained livestock exposed to heavy predator pressure at night.
- Battery Saving—output power reduced 25% and pulses occur every 2 seconds. Best for well-trained livestock and low predator pressure.
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.
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
- Test the energizer first.
- Turn off energizer.
- Disconnect ground wire and the fence wire.
- Turn energizer back on.
- With fence tester, put the ground probe (or clamp) to the ground terminal on the energizer and the metal loop (or positive clamp) at the top of the tester to the fence/positive terminal. The reading you get tells you how well the energizer is working without any other variables. If there is a very low voltage (under 4000V) or no voltage, then the energizer may have a problem. If the voltage is high (greater than 4000V) then the trouble lies with your fence. 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 it's a 12 volt 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 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
Ground Rod, Galvanized, 6 ft
Item #151000 -Complete the circuit of your electric fence with galvanized grounds. No corrosion unlike copper rods.
$15.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Clamp for Ground Rod
Item #151800 -Simple hose clamp firmly holds negative leads from the energizer to the ground rod.
$1.30 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Warning Sign
Item #346000 -Attaches to an electric fence or netting to warn people that the fence is electrified.
$1.20 -
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
MaxiShock Double Insulated Cable, 50'
Item #164204 -Premier’s MaxiShock 7 strand cable covered with a double layer of pliable plastic insulation.
$14.50 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
MaxiShock Double Insulated Cable, 100'
Item #164207 -Premier’s MaxiShock 7 strand cable covered with a double layer of pliable plastic insulation.
$29.00 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Sealed Lead Acid Battery, 12V, 44 amp hr
Item #121700 -Power your electric fence energizer for days or weeks on end. 12V output and rechargeable via solar panels.
$108.00 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Voltage Regulator
Item #148040 -Prevent overcharging by solar panels of electric fence energizer batteries.
$64.00 -
Fencing
Solar Panel Brackets - Large for 45 & 70 watt panels
Item #147560 -Holds solar panels of nearly any size (10 to 70 watts) at 45˚ (for maximum solar response in most conditions) on top of the energizer/battery support box.
$31.50 -
Fencing
Solar Panel Brackets - Medium for 30 watt panel
Item #147540 -Holds solar panels of nearly any size (10 to 70 watts) at 45˚ (for maximum solar response in most conditions) on top of the energizer/battery support box.
$29.50 -
Fencing
Solar Panel Brackets - Small for 10 & 20 watt panels
Item #147510 -Holds solar panels of nearly any size (10 to 70 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
Solar Panel, 70 watt
Item #147200 -Quality photovoltaic solar panels ranging from 10 watt to 70 watt capacity with an output of 15 to 21 volts in full sunlight.
$254.00 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Solar Panel, 45 watt
Item #147000 -Quality photovoltaic solar panels ranging from 10 watt to 70 watt capacity with an output of 15 to 21 volts in full sunlight.
$185.00 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Solar Panel, 30 watt
Item #146800 -Quality photovoltaic solar panels ranging from 10 watt to 70 watt capacity with an output of 15 to 21 volts in full sunlight.
$148.00 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Solar Panel, 20 watt
Item #146200 -Quality photovoltaic solar panels ranging from 10 watt to 70 watt capacity with an output of 15 to 21 volts in full sunlight.
$105.00 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Energizer Support Box
Item #134200 -Build your own portable electric fence energizer outfit for rotational grazing. Supports energizer, solar panel and batteries.
$48.00
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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.
$15.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
MaxiShock Insulated Cable, 10 ft. coil
Item #163900 -This 7 strand cable is covered with pliable plastic insulation. Unlike Double Insulated Wire, MaxiShock insulated cable does not require special connectors.
$4.25 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
MaxiShock Double Insulated Cable, 100'
Item #164207 -Premier’s MaxiShock 7 strand cable covered with a double layer of pliable plastic insulation.
$29.00 -
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.
$7.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Clamp for Ground Rod
Item #151800 -Simple hose clamp firmly holds negative leads from the energizer to the ground rod.
$1.30 -
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
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Josh J from Washington
Works great! Using it to run a top wire for horses about 700' of line and 3 sections of netting for my chickens. With limited sun I occasionally pull my battery in to charge it when we have to many cloudy days.
Premier 1 sells excellent products. Been using a different fence controller for the past 3 yrs that sends out 2.5J. My original set up with the battery inside the solar panel is my back up.
Roger H from Iowa
Works well, but a little bit difficult to interpret digital readout.
Wendell E from Arizona
The bottom line is that so far I am happy with the fencer for the price. I had borrowed a friend’s Stafix fencer before (same as a Speedrite I believe). I probably prefer that one slightly because it is more weatherproof, I think. Also, I prefer the light bar because it can be seen from further away than a digital readout. But those advantages are not worth the over 100 extra dollars for one with 3 joules instead of 4.
It would be nice if the PrimaShock had a true status light that could be seen from a distance. The red status light only tells you if the energizer is on an energizing mode. It does not actually indicate whether it is putting out sufficient voltage to keep animals in. But on my setup, if the digital display says less than 11 or 12 kv, I know there is a problem and it is just a matter of finding it. I also found that the manual was very bare bones and you almost need to read between the lines.
But I am very satisfied with its overall performance. It delivers over 10,000 volts. I like the option of the reduced power setting and the two terminals that give the possibility of separate fences being connected. So as long it has good life, I will be happy with my purchase.
Heather H from North Carolina
Easy to install. I am using a deep cycle battery and it is working great, it's only been a week since I hooked it up. So far I would recommend this product.
Jairus R from Washington
The energizer itself is really good. Works great and it’s easy to control and move through the cycles. I didn’t give it 5 stars because it doesn’t come with anything that I could see that would actually be used to connect the wire to the fence/grounding rods. I bought the 42” electric double spike netting but then had to go to Home Depot to buy cable clips to connect the wiring from the energizer to the grounding rods and fence. The clips that come in the box are for connecting the energizer to a battery for your incoming power source, not out to your fence.