Fence Sense:

• Install your ElectroBraid™ fence as recommended. Choose either three strands or four strands of Braid™. Set the highest strand at 48 to 52 inches and the lowest strand at 18 to 24 inches.
• Don't turn off your fence energizer to save electricity. The cost of electricity for a fence energizer is the same as a 100-watt light bulb - about a dollar a month.
• Regularly inspect your fence to ensure the Braid™ is taut and properly electrified.
• Thoroughly check the fence after rainy or stormy weather.
• Take particular care to make sure your fence is well grounded. 95% of all electric fence problems are due to poor grounding. Check your installation manual or our website, or call us for advice.
• Use a hot-cold system - ground the second-from-the-top-strand of Braid™.
• Always turn the energizer off before servicing the fence.
• When testing an electric fence with a voltmeter, wear rubber gloves or rubber-soled shoes to minimize any accidental electrical shock. Wet or sweaty hands or wet feet intensify electrical shocks.
• Use only one energizer per paddock or continuous fence line. Never use two energizers on the same fence.
• Use extreme caution if you are considering installing an electric fence near overhead lines or underground power lines.
• Do not stand beside a fence during an electrical storm.
• Use warning signs to mark an electric fence every 200-300 feet.
• Never attempt to service your energizer. If it fails, seek professional assistance or send to the manufacturer for servicing.
• ElectroBraid™ is engineered for your horses' safety. Don't take shortcuts!
• Please manage your horses with care and maintain your fences. Courts hold the property owner responsible for the security of their animals.