Shock Box Makes Solar Fencing Handy, Safe

Shock Box Makes Solar Fencing Handy Safe ENERGY Solar Ben Miller owner of Buck Hill Fencer has been helping Amish farmers use solar to power fence chargers for 20 years In recent years his Pasture Combo Shock Box has caught the attention of other farmers interested in using solar to power fence chargers     “There is a huge demand for the Shock Box which is a nice all-in-one container ” Miller says He designed it to work with Cyclops Electric Fence Chargers though the box also works with other brands     The UV-resistant wood box has room for the charger a 12-volt deep cycle marine battery and the solar panel controller The solar panel attaches to the lid and a metal U-bolt on the back secures the box to a 4 by 4 post     The boxes come in 4 different sizes to accommodate solar panels that range from 40 to 80 watts Prices for the Shock Boxes start at $400 charger and battery are extra Packages are sold with boxes and different size Cyclops chargers     “It is very popular because a lot of people want to go solar Some have no power going to remote fields ” Miller says With the coronavirus there’s been a surge of people planting gardens and raising livestock for food who need electric fencing     Miller’s grandson is carrying on the legacy of building the Shock Box part of his business while Miller continues his business as distributor for Cyclops and Parmak fence chargers     Many states offer grants and funding for using solar which can help pay for the units     Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Ben Miller Buck Hill Fencer 2019 Smyrna Rd Paradise Penn 17562 ph 717 442-9804; dtmossman@yahoo com

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