Description

Thunderbird B130 Battery Energiser for Off-Grid Electric Fencing

The Thunderbird B130 is an Australian-made 12V battery electric fence energiser designed for paddocks and remote areas where mains electricity is unavailable.

It provides 1.5 joules of stored energy and is rated to power up to 15km of clean electric fence under ideal conditions. The B130 can also be connected to a compatible solar panel for ongoing battery charging in suitable locations.

Why Choose the Thunderbird B130 Energiser?

• Operates from an external 12V deep-cycle battery
• Rated for up to 15km of clean fence under ideal conditions
• Provides 1.5 joules of stored energy
• Compatible with a suitable solar-panel charging system
• Pulse indicator confirms energiser operation
• Low-battery indicator helps identify when charging is required
• Coated electronics resist moisture and insect damage
• Modular construction supports straightforward servicing
• Can hang from live wire or tape or be secured to a post
• Australian made
• Three-year warranty

Reliable Power Away from Mains Electricity

The Thunderbird B130 provides a practical power source for electric fencing in paddocks where a 240V connection is unavailable. It is suited to livestock fencing, grazing systems and temporary or semi-permanent fence installations.

Its external battery design allows an appropriately sized deep-cycle battery to be selected for the required operating period. A compatible solar panel may be added to help maintain the battery in remote locations.

What Is Included?

The B130 is supplied with:

• 12V battery connection lead
• Electric fence lead
• Earth lead
• Thunderbird B130 energiser

The external 12V battery, solar panel, mounting equipment and earth system are not included unless specifically stated in a package offer.

Understanding the 15km Rating

The 15km rating represents performance under ideal fence conditions. It does not mean the unit will reliably power every 15km farm-fence installation.

Vegetation contact, poor earthing, damaged insulators, underground cable, multiple electrified wires and fence construction can substantially increase the load placed on an energiser.

For reliable performance, select the energiser according to the complete fence design and expected vegetation pressure rather than distance alone.

Product Details

• Product: Battery electric fence energiser
• Brand: Thunderbird
• Model: B130
• Power source: External 12V deep-cycle battery
• Maximum distance: Up to 15km under ideal conditions
• Stored energy: 1.5 joules
• No-load voltage: 8.7kV
• Voltage at 1000 ohms: 6.7kV
• Approximate battery drain: 90mA
• Recommended minimum solar panel: 12 watts
• Recommended minimum battery for solar use: 40Ah
• Pulse indicator: Yes
• Low-battery indicator: Yes
• Country of manufacture: Australia
• Battery: Not included
• Warranty: Two years
• Pack quantity: One energiser with connection leads

Choosing the Right Battery Energiser

The B130 is suited to farmers who need more capacity than a small strip-grazing energiser while retaining the flexibility of 12V battery operation.

Correct earthing is essential. Contact Horsley Wholesale if you need help choosing an energiser, battery, solar panel or earth system for your fence design.

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