Cyclops Electric Fence Chargers and Energizers

Output Joules and Stored Joules?

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A joule is derived unit of energy, heat or work. For your charger, think of it as the output. More joules = more shock. You have probably seen the terms Output Joules and Stored Joules. Don't get these confused, and be aware of which is advertised on the charger. They are not the same thing! A charger may advertise 30 Joules, but only refer to the stored joules (A fence charger will always store more joules than it outputs). Stored Joules represent the amount of power stored inside your charger. This is ran through an output transformer, which converts the...

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What effects the resistance of my fence?

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An ohm is unit of electrical resistance between two conductors. Resistance directly affects the output of the charger. Generally, the relationship is negative. Higher resistance(ohms) means less power output by the charger. The higher the resistance of your fence, the weaker the shock to the animal. This can be plotted on a chart, but we've taken it a step further, and directly plot the output to the animal (the animal has an ohm rating as well). What effects the resistance of my fence? Your Electric Fence Wire - There are many different types of wire one can use to wire...

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Energizer considerations

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Power Power is a very important thing to consider when selecting a fence charger. When we say 'power', we mean the number of joules the fence charger puts out. You want a charger that will power your whole fence, and still sting at the end. And the answer isn't to simply buy the strongest charger either. If a 5 joule charger will power your fence, there is no benefit to be gained by getting a 32 joule charger. Your fence will determine your power needs. Generally, output power declines the further you get from your charger, the more vegetation, and...

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Why buy Cyclops Fence Chargers?

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Cyclops Fence Chargers will complete your Electric Fence Strongest Line, Battery and Solar Operated Chargers Built in the USA Strongest Lightning Protection in the World Price/Performance - Beats New Zealand Imports Complete Technical Support and Repair - Typical 1 day Turnaround Unsurpassed Animal Holding Power Only the best quality parts, modularity for easy repair. The best price/performance available with great customer support! Buy your last fence charger first from Valley Farm Supply

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Cyclops Electric Fence Energizers

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Electric fence. How important is the ground connection? For most installations of electric fence chargers, the ground connection is required for the shock to be effective. If the Fence and the Ground terminals of the fence charger are connected to different strands of the fence then, the ground connection would not be required to get the shock. In this case the full shock of the fence charger would be felt between the different strands of the fence but not necessarily from the fence to ground. This method is primarily used when the ground is very dry (desert conditions). For the...

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