They provide the electric current that flows through the wire or netting. Energizers also called chargers differ in the amount of current they output and their power source. They can be powered by mains, battery or even solar.
Choose an output and power source that suites your situation and the animals you are keeping in or out. The current sent from the energizer flows along the wire. It is when this wire is touched that an animal feels the shock.
The electric fence wire can be actual strands of wire, but can also be tape or netting impregnated with wire to conduct the charge. Different wire or netting solutions are available for different applications.
The energizer must be grounded. This completes the circuit by allowing charge to flow back to the energizer when an animal touches the wire. Any conductive spike driven into the earth will work as a ground, I use the star picket that I mount my energizer on. The energizer is mounted somewhere safe.
A wire connects the positive terminal of the energizer to the charged electric fence wire. A second wire connects the negative terminal of the energizer to the grounding spike.
In order to create a short, vegetation needs to be damp or green so therefore the vegetation will not ignite. Once vegetation dries out it becomes non-conductive meaning any short created disappears. The only conceivable but still very unlikely scenario where an electric fence could start a fire is when a wire shorts to an grounded metal object, such as a steel post or wire where insulators have broken, in the presence of abundant dry vegetation.
This scenario is very unlikely to occur in practice, and even less so on a well-maintained fence. Producers with fences on steel posts or using earthed wires are advised to ensure the live wires are well insulated and the fence is clear of vegetation. If these factors are of concern then on days of severe or above fire risk, consider switching the energizer off. Ready to get started? We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website.
If you continue, you agree with our website terms. Gallagher Animal Management. Case Study Listings. Electric Fencing Basics. Electric Fencing Basics Electric fencing is ideal for grazing or pasture management by containing animals on a selected area of pasture or crop. Basics of Electric Fencing: Electric fencing is ideal for grazing or pasture management by containing animals on a selected area of pasture or crop.
Electric Fencing is: Safe: Animals remember the short, sharp but safe shock and develop respect for the fence Easy to install: An electric fence takes less than half the time to build compared to traditional fence systems Durable: A non-electrified fence experiences constant wear and tear under stock pressure. Choosing the Right Energizer Fence Charger Once you have decided what type of electric fence you want for your property, you will need an energizer also known as a fence charger to power it.
JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Electric fence systems are used to control a wide variety of animals. A typical electric fence is a psychological barrier that keeps farm animals in and wild animals out, even over long distances. Once the electric fence is installed correctly, and the animal comes in contact with an electrically charged fence wire, it will feel a shock because the electric current will pass through the animal to earth ground, thus completing the electrical circuit.
Before you start building your fence, make sure to check out our advice center to see what will work best for your fencing needs. The fence must be well-designed and constructed to absorb some pressure from animals, snow and wind.
0コメント