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Energizer Selection
Author: Robert 
Date:   05-02-08 10:50

I recently ordered approximately 1.5 miles of Endurasoft Rope: I am using it for horses and currently am sectioning the turnouts to two seperate areas. I would like to have the ability to expand to additional turnouts, possibly 2 more of equal size.

I cannot decide between electric or solar energizers. The area is only going to be used during summer months. I am in Upstate NY. How much does an electric charger cost to run vs. the upfront cost of a solar unit.

I am within 100' of a building with adequate electric supply to run a charger, If I bury maybe a maxishock double insulated cable between the charger and the actual fence.

I was considering Item# 113700 HotShock 600 110v AC Energizer as it is good for up to 3 miles.

Please advise your suggestion.
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Re: Energizer Selection
Author: Mandy 
Date:   05-02-08 11:36

Are you using 1 strand only or is it several strands per paddock? How heavy is the grass load? The Hotshock 600 would work fine. It may be a bit of overkill though. As long as the grass load is moderate to light the Hotshock 300 would also work for you.

I would suggest burying the double coated wire and using a plug in unit. Plug-In energizers cost a few dollars per year to run.
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Re: Energizer Selection
Author: Robert 
Date:   05-02-08 13:18

We are using Intellibraid with 3 strands....total rope length for two paddocks and 3 strands is 1.5 miles.

Grass load will be moderate to low. Thankyou
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Re: Energizer Selection
Author: David Maczkowicz 
Date:   06-03-08 15:47

We currently use the Intellishock 20B in our experimental corn plots. How many feet of the ElectroNet II will each enegizer cover provided the surrounding is clear of weeds? I have two different lengths (35"x164' and 35"x82').
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Re: Energizer Selection
Author: Mandy 
Date:   06-03-08 16:44

David,
The Intellishock 20B usually will handle about 4 of those 164' nets. It may be able to handle an extra net if the grass/weeds is kept off like you're planning on.
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