Energizing net fencing

[Joey Wahoo]

We use Premier net fencing to keep the deer out of my gardens. We've been using the rechargable 12 volt batteries to energize the fences, but I'm getting frustrated by the fact that they won't hold power long and they won't recharge if they're depleted to 40% or less.

I'm thinking of going to the solar rechargers but they're expensive. I guess another option would be to go with a larger rechargable battery, (which wouldn't fit in the boxes I have now).

Would love some advice here. Not sure the best way to go...

thanks

[Bearfootfarm]

Solar rechargers aren't cheap, but if you don't have grid power, it's really your only choice

[arabian knight]

Originally Posted by Joey Wahoo

We use Premier net fencing to keep the deer out of my gardens. We've been using the rechargable 12 volt batteries to energize the fences, but I'm getting frustrated by the fact that they won't hold power long and they won't recharge if they're depleted to 40% or less.

I'm thinking of going to the solar rechargers but they're expensive. I guess another option would be to go with a larger rechargable battery, (which wouldn't fit in the boxes I have now).

Would love some advice here. Not sure the best way to go...

thanks

Try using a Deep Cycle 12 volt battery. They should last longer on a charge.

[fishhead]

I use a trolling motor deep cycle battery for my battery powered charger.

[oregon woodsmok]

A solar powered fence charger is the best option.

You aren't really saving any money by using the rechargeable batteries. You have to pay for the electricity each time you recharge them. Then, there is all the time you are putting into keeping the fence going.

[Bearfootfarm]

A solar powered fence charger is the best option.

You aren't really saving any money by using the rechargeable batteries.

Solar chargers still use rechargable batteries.

Most of the time they are just smaller, and the solar panels keep them fully charged IF it's sunny enough

Somthing along these lines should work:

http://store.sundancesolar.com/trchforcatrr.html

[Caitedid]

We just got the solar recharger from Premier and love it. We also got a solar panel that connects to our existing deep cycle battery. Really like the self-contained solar unit because we don't have to remember to deal with it. Great help when there's 16 hours of work on a good day!

[Silvercreek Farmer]

Depending on how far you are from 110v, you could just run a long charged fence wire "connector" on poles/trees ect. The 110v charges only cost pennies to run, put out a lot more juice (can handle more weeds/ect).