DIY Solar Electric Fence Charger Overview

[@BananaVR-qp8rq]

Great vid

[@davidbeniuk]

Nice setup. I run a Cycle 12 Joule off batteries year round in Canada and it works great. If you switch to a Victron Smartsolar 100/20 charge controller and a 300watt - 550watt solar panel it should cover your needs and not have to anymore charging. Will only charge your batteries at 288 watts at the highest rate, but being overpanelled covers for dim days to keep it at 288 watts at most times. Look around and you can get a big panel for pretty cheap.

[@laughlinhighlandsfarm]

That's some good advice - thank you! The issue that I have run into lately is finding racking for larger single panels. There isn't a great source it seems unless I look on ebay, etc. which always makes me nervous.

[@ShofarAcres]

Would 300watts in panels and 400aph be for effective?

[@laughlinhighlandsfarm]

Probably so, yes, although it depends on the size of your fencer and solar zone. For example, Florida is going to give you a lot more solar days than Indiana, which means that you can use smaller batteries. Shawn Mills from Hack My Homestead has some excellent information on properly sizing a solar system. Thank you for watching!

[@pmullinax76]

I love a Hot Fence until it Zaps the Soul from my body ⚡🤬😆

[@laughlinhighlandsfarm]

"zaps the soul from my body" - I am stealing that!!!! lol