The Basics: Which 12v Battery Do I Buy?
Car Batteries
Car batteries are fast release and only last a short amount of time before they need charging. They are designed for the car to recharge them every time they are used. Agri batteries are slow release hence they last longer and release their energy slower. So car batteries in the end are a false economy as you spend your whole life re charging them and we would not recommend them for powering electric fencing.
Leisure Batteries
We always recommend the use of Leisure or Agri batteries with electric fencing. They are designed to release slowly and then be recharged.
We have the Leisure or Agri Batteries which are 12v batteries and you can either have a 36 amp, 75 amp or 110 amp one these. They should have a life of 200 cycles so will last 5-7 years. The trick with leisure batteries is not to let it fully discharge – if you do let it fully discharge you will find it very tricky to get the battery to hold charge again.
This 36 amp/hr, re-chargeable 12v Sealed Agri Battery comes full sealed and secured. For use with any 12v Battery Energiser in our range. Although a charge will last approx 2-3 weeks we do recommend that they are recharged every 2 weeks or so to keep the battery in best condition. This battery has a depth of discharge of 70% and we have found that if allowed to discharge fully it could damage the plates and it will be very hard to get it to take a full charge properly again.
This 75 amp/hr, re-chargeable 12v Sealed Agri Battery comes with full sealed and secured. For use with any 12v Battery Energiser in our range. The 75 Amp battery has larger terminals it is easier to use with solar assist panels. You can fit the croc clips from the solar panel and the croc clips from the energiser on to the terminals much more easily than if you used a smaller battery with smaller terminals. Again although a charge will last approx 3 - 4 weeks we do recommend that these batteries are recharged every 3 weeks or so to keep the battery in best condition. This battery has a depth of discharge of 70% and we have found that if allowed to discharge fully it could damage the plates and it will be very hard to get it to take a full charge properly again.
The 110 amp leisure or Agri Battery - 12v fully sealed 110 amp/hr 12v fully sealed agri fencing battery. Sealed wet cell deep cycle leisure battery. Again this battery can be used with any 12v battery energiser. Although a charge will give you up to 4 - 5 weeks of we do recommend that they are recharged every 2 to 3 weeks or so to keep the battery in best condition. This battery has a depth of discharge of 70% and we have found that if allowed to discharge fully it can damage the plates and it will be very hard to get it to take a full charge properly again.
To charge the 36 amp, the 75 amp and the 110 amp battery you will need a charger – we have a few options: Battery Charger for 12v battery - up to 240amp/hr or Battery Charger for 12v battery - up to 120 amp/hr
Fit One Charge One – 2 x batteries and charger
Two 12v leisure batteries with battery charger. Fit one Charge one is designed for worry-free fencing so you can use one battery and charge the other - and the battery charger is included. Specifically designed for electric fencing systems.
- Each battery is 35 amp/hr.
- Maintenance-free sealed leisure batteries.
- Magic eye charge indicator.
- Carrying handles.
- Weight 9 kg each.
The batteries used in this electric fence battery duo contain a large amount of energy for a small battery, making them ideal for electric fencing. Each battery could power an energiser, such as the Gemini 80, for about 2 weeks.
This 12v battery duo is fitted with 'connect + forget' three stage charger. The charger quickly charges your battery as well as maintaining battery performance when the battery is charged. Whether the battery is fully discharged or not, you can simply 'connect and forget', leaving the charger connected for a day or a year, knowing that your battery is always in ideal condition.
6v and 9v Non-Recharegeable Batteries
We also have a range of 6v and 9v batteries which are non rechargeable.
Battery Care
Your battery has a potential life of 5 to 7 years so treat it well and cover it up over the winter months and it will help you look after your animals for a long time.
Don’t forget to get the correct charger for your battery voltage and amp size.
Note – The more powerful the energiser; the more power it will consume from the battery; the more often it will require charging.
We are here to help so just ask us if you have questions …
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Call: 01620 860058
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