Parmak SE5 504564 Super Energizer 5 Low Impedance, Multi

I have always had good luck with Parmak fence chargers, this one is no exception. It is replacing a years-old Super Energizer 4, which has been good to me, but on the longer fences, tended to give only a weak spark towards the end of the line. This one has enough power (6 joules) to where it isn't a problem for me. Keep in mind that even though it SAYS it is a '50 mile' fencer, that only means it can carry a charge on 50 miles worth of wire, in perfect conditions, meaning no weeds, and on perfect insulators. However, it does at least give you a comparison to go by. My old fencer was rated for 30 miles, and in my conditions (not the best insulators, grass/weeds in the fence) it was getting weak with maybe 5 miles of fence. This one gives a strong spark, all the way to the end. Normally, I have a few calves walking under the electric fence, but so far this year, zero. I also really like the power indicator feature. I can tell at a glance if the fence is working normally, or if it a little weak, or completely grounded out. It is such a superior system, compared to the little blinking light that you can only see by standing right by the fencer, and 'shading' it with your hand, that I will never buy a fencer again, that does not have a gauge like this one (I also liked the one on the older Parmaks, which was a needle that would swing over to indicate fence condition). Lastly, a bit of advice. If all seems well with your fence, but it still seems weak, check your ground rod(s). I used to have all sorts of problems, until I installed a better system, with 3 interconnected ground rods, about 10 feet apart. After that, all I had sneak under my fence, were a few onery calves with extra-thick winter coats. Switching to this fencer, even eliminated that.

Good value and price for a 6 joule energizer. Two bits of advice whether for this unit or some other brand; 1) Do NOT connect your fence charger to a GFI receptacle. Use a regular electrical receptacle or add good surge protector and plug the fence charger into that and then the surge protector into your GFI. 2) Make sure you have sufficient grounding for the size of your energizer. The recommended formula is "3 feet or rod for every joule". Admittedly, I decided on 12 feet of grounding for this 6 joule unit and it is functioning 100%. The next really dry spell will be the test if I need more. This unit replaced a 30+ year old Parmak energizer which served us well. The 3 year warranty is appreciated too. Highly recommended.

Have not used it yet. But already have this model and very happy with it.

I ordered this for my horse pasture about a year ago that is about a mile around total. We put up wire fencing on our plastic poles with telephone poles at every corner. In the summer the hay gets to be taller than the fence and with the wire this fencer burned right through them. I never had to worry about whether the fencer was working properly or not like I did other fencers. We originally bought 60 dollar fencers from our local tractor store that would quit working after a couple months. This fencer burns through weeds and keeps the fence very hot. The neighbor kids used to play a game where they would compete to see how long they could hold onto the hot fence before they couldn't stand it. They stopped playing that game as soon as we got this fencer. They learned really quick and so will your cattle or horses. Don't touch the fence. Exactly what I was looking for. It has an electricity output screen that tells you that it's working and how much it's putting out. We had really bad lightening storms this summer and our fencer ran right through until it was actually struck by lightening. When that happened I had no problem getting right back on amazon and buying a new one for 140 dollars. I didn't even look through the other fencers online, I knew what I wanted and what I trusted. I love walking into the barn and looking up at the fencer to read the output. I never have to go test the fence.

The Parmak Super Energizer 5 (SE5) is a solid, powerful AC‑powered electric fence energizer excellent for farms, ranches, and larger properties requiring up to ~50 miles of effective fencing. Its low impedance design, digital meter, and strong output make it reliable for both livestock containment and predator control. While proper installation (indoors and dry) and occasional setup tweaks are recommended, most users find it a dependable, high‑performance energizer with good long‑term value.

I had purchased units at the local box store and it wasn’t strong enough. Cows would touch the fence when I was training them and I’m not even sure it was more uncomfortable than a fly biting them. They touch even with their nose and would just kind of move back, no poo or anything. I remember thinking immediately, oh no, they have even ruined fence chargers…. Ehhhh. Then I was browsing Amazon and saw the Paramak and I recognized the logo from the fence chargers we had on our farm when I was a kid back in the 80’s! So I ordered it with my fingers crossed. When I arrived and I got it hooked up I could hear it clicking inside, a familiar good sound. Long story short - this fencers will knock them hard. If they get on it good, they will fall to their knees. This may sound terrible, but once they hit it once they generally always remember and won’t be getting out. I recommend this for cattle and horses. However, it might be a bit strong for smaller animals u less you have several miles of fence. My fence is only about a 1/4mile.

Bought in February of this year. Didn't open the box until November. It worked for 2 days and then stopped working. Checked the fence, it's fine. Unplugged the ground and hot wires and plugged box back into wall outlet-display reads 3.5 then back to 0.0. They sold us a lemon. I was told by seller to contact the manufacturer who told me I can ship it to Missouri (of course I'd have to pay the shipping cost) and it'll take 30 days to repair. I've obviously had to buy a new unit (diff manufacturer) since bc I need a hot wire fence that works sooner than 30 days from now. What a waste of $200.

I recently planted 750 drift roses in a very elaborate landscaping redo, in 3 different plantings. Total about 600 feet of perimeter, greatest separation 75 ft apart. Big job! The deer LOVE IT! They are in my roses every night. At least they're pruned for spring... I used the best components I could get - 12.5 ga hi voltage underground insulated alum. wire to connect everything, 16 ga braided alum wire for the runners (total 1200 ft run), steel T-Posts with plastic insulators. Most important, I live in a rocky ,sloping lot 80 ft from a lake. Due to rock, I had to use 2 ground rods, but only 4.5 ft deep into the ground - 5/8 inch copper plated steel ground rods. The ground is usually quite moist due to proximity to the lake. Ground rods only 6 ft from Parmak SE5 shocker. Hooked everything up, only 7.5K volts. Darn... Did some reading, and decided to beef up my ground. Ran a 10 ga braided copper wire from my electric breaker box to the ground rods, thence to the shocker. Voila! 15,000 volts!! Gonna have some curly haired deer around here! Seriously, your grounding quality is a make-or-break component of an electrified fence setup. If you are not happy with the end result, consider improving the electrical ground setup. I am completely pleased with this system, but have only used it a couple of nights. After a month or two, plan to post a follow-up. At this time, I would not hesitate to buy another of these - in fact, I will once my fruit trees are planted.

Fencer works well and puts out a good smash of electricity. Definitely keeps the horses in. Im very pleased with the product. I did discover that the do sell a bit cheaper at princess auto tho ! None the less great product !

Great product. I sure keeps our pigs in line. Only thing that would make this product better is if the manufacture would waterproof the unit for direct use out doors. Having to place to unit in the barn and then get your HV fence line out is a bit of a pain. Other than the waterproofing the unit works very well and I would have no issue recommending this product.

Our old fencer died and we replaced it with a lower voltage (3 KW at the wire) fencer and it did not pack enough shock to keep our sows in their 1 acre area. After weeks of frustration, we purchased the Parmak SE5 Super Energizer because the reviews stated that it delivers a strong shock. Wow, did it deliver. Not only are the pigs finally contained to their 1 acre, but the sheep (with wool insulation to crawl under the electrified wire) won't even touch it. Great product. Note: cannot be stored outside, so if you need it to fence outside the barn, you need to buy a plastic 30 GAL square tote and drill holes through the sides so the charger stays water tight. Been using it 2 months without any issue.

This fence charger woks very well. It gives a good jolt when you touch the fence by accident. The live stock stay clear of it after they had a good snap from it.

stopped working after one year only used for around garden in spring and summer . Grounding rod 5 feet deep in soil. worked well when it was working.