The Premier 1 Digital Voltage Tester gives you exact kilovolt readings on your fence and precise voltage levels on your 12V battery — in a single handheld tool built for field conditions.
View on AmazonTraditional electric fence testers solve one problem: they tell you the voltage on the wire. But they can't safely measure a 12V battery — and standard multimeters, while great for batteries, will be damaged by the high-pulse voltage of an energized fence.
The Premier 1 Dual Digital Tester was engineered specifically to bridge this gap. Its automatic detection circuitry recognizes whether you're probing a high-voltage fence or a low-voltage battery, and switches measurement modes accordingly — no buttons, no manual configuration.
The result is one compact tool that replaces two, built by Premier 1 Supplies, a company that has supplied Iowa-based electric fencing expertise to farmers and ranchers for over four decades.
| Fence Voltage Range | 0.1 kV – 9.9 kV AUTO |
| Battery Voltage Range | Up to 19.9V (12V batteries) |
| Display Type | Digital LCD — reads in kV and V |
| Body Dimensions | 6.5" L × 2" W |
| Positive Probe Tip | 1" metal tip |
| Ground Probe | 3" probe with 4-foot cord |
| Tester Battery | 1 × 9V (required for operation) |
| Manufacturer | Premier 1 Supplies — Iowa, USA |
Before troubleshooting anything else, check your energizer's direct output. If you're reading below 5.0 kV at the terminals, the unit or its battery supply is the culprit — not the fence wiring. This tester shows you exactly where to start.
Verify fence is live before moving cattle to a new paddock. Target 3.0 kV+ at the far end of the wire.
Measure your 12V SLA battery directly. Below 12.2V means it needs a recharge before the next cloudy stretch.
Electric netting needs consistent voltage. Walk the perimeter and spot weak points caused by vegetation contact.
Higher-tension fences require higher output. This tester confirms your energizer is delivering adequate deterrence.
For cabins and remote properties, battery-powered fencing is common. Monitor charge levels without extra equipment.
Push the black ground probe 3–4 inches into the soil near the fence. Always hold the probe by its handle, not the cord, to prevent damage.
Bring the tester's metal tip to the electrified fence wire. The LCD display activates automatically and reads the voltage in kilovolts.
Compare your reading to target values. Low voltage at the energizer suggests an equipment issue. Low voltage elsewhere suggests a fence issue.
Ships from the US. Backed by Premier 1's four decades of electric fencing expertise.