Product Description Looking for a cost-effective way to control small animals? Solar is the way to go. Use the Zareba Solar Low Impedance Electric Fence Charger to control small animals and pets. Keep pets in and small animals out of your garden or other areas of your yard. This solar charger is designed for use with steel or aluminum wire and weed free fences. It has a built-in mound that fits T-posts, round and wood posts, Y-posts and flat surfaces. Features include easy portability with built-in handle, 4-volt battery (included), OK light to show charger is working, and a 1 year warranty including lightning damage. Operates electric fencing, including high tensile steel or aluminum wire, polywire, polyrope and polytape. Amazon.com The Zareba 2 Mile Solar Fence Charger is used to control pets, nuisance animals, and poultry in a location without access to AC power.The Zareba 2 Mile Solar Fence Charger powers up to 2 miles of fence and can be used with the following fence types: steel/aluminum, poly wire/poly rope and poly tape. Made in the USA, the solar panel features compartmental damage-resistant construction.Low impedance technology allows for less battery drain and intuitive technology resists shorts when the fence is in contact with weeds. Comes with a 1-yr limited warranty that includes damage caused by lightning. At A Glance:Powers up to 2 miles of fence using a sun charged batteryInput Voltage: 4 VDCOutput Voltage: 8 KV +/- 20% open circuit voltageCan be used with steel, aluminum, poly wire, poly rope, and poly tapeLow-impedance technology allows for less battery drainResists shorts when the fence is in contact with weedsIncludes a 1-year limited warranty including damage caused by lightningMade in the USAAnimals Controlled:Fence Charger Expert Tips:The fence charger is the heart of your electric fence system. Consider the following factors to ensure you buy the right fence charger to meet your needs:Power source for your fence charger Type of fence line Area of fence and number of wire strandsWeed conditionsType of animal controlledZareba 2 Mile Solar Charger Model: ESP2M-ZPowers up to 2 miles of fenceInput Voltage: 4 VDCOutput Voltage: 8 KV1-year limited warrantyZareba 3 Mile Solar Charger Model: SP3Powers up to 3 miles of fenceInput Voltage: 6 VDCOutput Voltage: 7.2 KV1-year limited warrantyZareba 5 Mile Solar Charger Model: ESP5M-ZRotates 360° on T-PostPowers up to 5 miles of fenceInput Voltage: 6 VDCOutput Voltage: 8.6 KV1-year limited warrantyZareba 10 Mile Solar Charger Model: ESP10M-ZPowers up to 10 miles of fenceInput Voltage: 6 VDCOutput Voltage: 7.5 KV1-year limited warrantyZareba 30 Mile Solar Charger Model: ESP30M-ZPowers up to 30 miles of fenceInput Voltage: 12 VDCOutput Voltage: 7.8 KV2-year limited warranty Voltage Minimum Requirements Animal Minimum recommended voltage on fence line* Fence Recommendations Animal Minimum recommended voltage on fence line* Fence Recommendations Deer/Exotics 4000 - 5000+ volts 6'+ tall to keep out deer, high visibility, minimum 7 strands Horses 2000 - 3000 volts White 2" poly tape or high tensile wire recommended, 3-5 strands Sheep/Goats 4000 - 5000+ volts Difficult to confine, 4-6 strands Pigs 2000+ volts To deter from rooting, use 3-4 wires starting 6" from ground Predators 4000 - 5000+ volts Wires spaced 6-8" apart, high output shock value Nuisance pests 1000 - 2000 volts Smaller animals require closer wire spacing Bulls/Bison 3000 - 4000+ volts Extra shock needed to control a determined bull, 4 strands minimum Pets 700 - 1000 volts 3-4 wires, starting 6" from ground Cows 2000 - 3000 volts If docile with plenty of pasture, 1-3 strands Poultry 500 - 900 volts Anti-Roost device on commercial poultry feeding systems *Zareba Systems voltage testers can help you determine if you have adequate voltage on your fence line. Testing Your FenceTo ensure your fence is operating properly, and your animals are contained safely, it is important to test your fence regularly. Using a Zareba Systems Electric Fence Tester you can measure fence line and fence charger voltage.Lightning And Power Surge ProtectionLightning is often the cause of fence charger failure. To prolong the life of your charger consider the following:Disconnect the charger from the power source when storms are nearInstall a lightning diverter/arrestor to divert lightning to the earthUse a lightning choke to dissipate power surges caused by lightning