Tuesday, March 9, 2010




Introduction DIY Invisible Fence battery R21 R51




Introduction DIY Invisible Fence battery

Invisible Fence pet containment systems require a new battery in the dog's collar every 3 months. Invisible Fence dealers sell battery packs for around $15. This expensive battery is a plastic case around a common CR1/3 lithium cell, readily available from any hardware or drugstore for
less than $5.00. Here is how to "renew" your battery in about 1 minute!


Introduction DIY Invisible Fence battery R21 R51



Step 1 Prepare tools and supplies.

You will need: - A 3V lithium cell known as CR1/3N or DL1/3N - A spent Invisible Fence battery module - A razor blade, a sharp knife or a very small shovel - Optionally, something to grasp the battery with to avoid cutting off your fingers.




Introduction DIY Invisible Fence  R21 R51 Battery Replacement



Step 2 Grasp the battery.

Hold the battery sideways and grasp firmly




Introduction DIY Invisible Fence  R21 R51 Battery Replacement

Step 3 Pry off the cover

With a very sharp knife, separate the cover ring from the battery housing. 


Introduction DIY Invisible Fence  R21 R51 Battery Replacement
 



Step 4 Separate the cover

Gently work around the battery housing until the cover falls off. Be careful with the metal contacts! Note the orientation of the cell - the new cell will go in just like this.




Introduction DIY Invisible Fence  R21 R51 Battery Replacement
 



Step 5 Pull out the battery assembly

Gently pull out the cell by the metal contacts.






Introduction DIY Invisible Fence battery
 

S
tep 6 Separate the battery
Remove the cell from the metal clip. Discard the cell in the most environmentally-friendly way available.
 


Introduction DIY Invisible Fence  R21 R51 Battery Replacement
 




Step 7 Insert new cell

Put the metal clip around the new cell. Make sure the positive side of the battery only (the metal can) is in contact with the metal clip. Gently insert into the plastic housing, aligning the metal clip with the grooves on the inside of the housing.
 


Introduction DIY Invisible Fence  R21 R51 Battery Replacement
 
Step 8 Check battery and clip positioning
Make sure the cell is all the way in and is oriented correctly. 


Introduction DIY Invisible Fence  R21 R51 Battery Replacement
 
Step 9 Replace plastic cover
It will snap into position between the 2 metal contacts. You are done 

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  1. Anonymous said...
    March 12, 2010 at 8:31 PM

    I discovered this wonderful resource AFTER I had placed an order for two new batteries from my IF dealer. As usual, they did not have any in stock and they always need payment up front. I am still waiting (10 days now). I did not have a DL 1/3N on hand; but had plenty of Energizer 357's. I used two of the 357's as a temporary "fix" and they work! I have four mutts and have had an IF for 12 years. As far as warranty issues are concerned, I will continue to buy one every now and then and save an original; but my dogs are trained well to the fence and I am lucky enough to not need to buy that often. Thank you everyone for the great information!

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