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<blockquote data-quote="SteppedInIt" data-source="post: 1338858" data-attributes="member: 20331"><p>What I am using is a 5 joule Champ DC charger from Taylor fence. Using a 31 series Exide tractor battery(I plan to replace the battery w a deep cycle). Its set up on 12.5g 4 wire fence around 20 acres. I have two 8' copper coated ground rods 10' apart. I used 12.5g fence wire connected to each rod back to the fence charger. I bought a 40w solar panel and charge controller. I don't know the brand but I ordered it online for about $100. I think the panel is quality, but the controller seems to be less quality and I am afraid I am going to break it. It hasn't broke and works, but I wouldn't recommend it. Also the panel didn't come w a mount. I wish I would have just bought one. My fence meter maxes out at 7000V and that's what I get at any spot in the fence. The vegetation has really grown up, but doesn't seem to affect the fence. With all that said, I think my set up is good, but would be better with a higher quality solar charge controller.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SteppedInIt, post: 1338858, member: 20331"] What I am using is a 5 joule Champ DC charger from Taylor fence. Using a 31 series Exide tractor battery(I plan to replace the battery w a deep cycle). Its set up on 12.5g 4 wire fence around 20 acres. I have two 8' copper coated ground rods 10' apart. I used 12.5g fence wire connected to each rod back to the fence charger. I bought a 40w solar panel and charge controller. I don't know the brand but I ordered it online for about $100. I think the panel is quality, but the controller seems to be less quality and I am afraid I am going to break it. It hasn't broke and works, but I wouldn't recommend it. Also the panel didn't come w a mount. I wish I would have just bought one. My fence meter maxes out at 7000V and that's what I get at any spot in the fence. The vegetation has really grown up, but doesn't seem to affect the fence. With all that said, I think my set up is good, but would be better with a higher quality solar charge controller. [/QUOTE]
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