Voltage: Power on the wire that controls the livestock.
Joules: The horsepower of each fencer that drives volts along the wire.
Stored Joules: The horsepower in the fencer.
Output joules: The real horsepower of the fencer: Approx two thirds store joules.
EG. 15 Stored joules = 10 output joules. |
No Load: Voltage in the fencer.
500 OHMS: Voltage on wire under perfect conditions.
100 OHMS: Voltage on wire under grass growth condition.
Voltage on fence wire should not drop below 2000 volts for effective livestock control. |
1 Output Joule will drive volts along 6 miles / 10 Kms of wire in perfect conditions
- Decide on area and type of land to be fenced
- The type of stock to be controlled
- Choose a fencer larger than required to allow for fence additions
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- Erect fence in a cool dry well ventilated shed
- Erect fence out of reach of children or animals
- Connect underground / lead out wire from fence terminal to fence wire
- Connect underground / lead out wire from earth terminal to first earth rod
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Choose an earth site that is moist and at least 33ft, (10 meters) away from:
- Any earth stake for another electrical system
- Any telephone earth stake.
- Any water pipes including disused water pipes.
- Any building using structural steel or reinforcing metal in the ground.
N.B. Never choose an earth site near a dairy or milking parlour. |
