1)
The Right Energizer for the Job.
There
are a variety of energizers on the market but we only recommend low
impedance energizers certified safe by UL or CSA. They put out a very
short, low amperage pulse of electricity, which will not harm an animal
or child. NEVER use "Weed Burners" or "Weed Choppers"
- these energizers have been banned in many areas as a fire and safety
hazard and will damage ElectroBraid™.
2)
Install a Good Ground System.
Poor or improper grounding causes 95% of all electric fencing problems.
You can have the most powerful energizer in the world, but if the
ground return is poor, your fence will not perform. Use a minimum
of three six-foot long copper clad ground rods spaced at least 10
feet apart. With dry or sandy soil, you may need more ground rods.
When you wire your fence, ground the second-from-the-top stand of
Braid™and electrify the remaining strands of Braid™. This
allows you to add ground rods around your fence line and can provide
a shock when a horse touches both a negative strand and a positive
strand at the same time.
3)
Use Recommend Materials.
Do not use make-shift insulators, ordinary electric wire,
or materials we do not recommend. Copper clad ground rods, copper
split bolt connectors and copper lead-out prevent corrosion due to
electrolysis, provide optimum electrical conductivity, reduce maintenance
and increase the life of your fence.
4)
Check your Fence Regularly.
Don’t wait for something to go wrong. Check the voltage on your
fence regularly using a digital fence voltmeter. Track down and
correct any electrical shorts. Check the tension on the Braid™
on a regular basis to ensure each strand is tight - posts can move
due to frost heave or impact - re-set the post and re-tighten each
strand.
5)
Consider installing an ElectroBraid Fence Minder™
An ElectroBraid
Fence Minder™can
monitor the operation of your ElectroBraid™ Fence System. If
it detects a sudden drop in voltage, it will instantly alert you
by siren and/or by auto-dialling your choice of phone numbers (see
the ElectroBraid Fence Minder™ Manual, call 1-888-430-3330
or visit www.electrobraid.com).
FOR
THE SAFETY OF YOUR ANIMALS
ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FENCE ELECTRIFIED.
NEVER LEAVE ANIMALS UNATTENDED
WITHIN A NON-ELECTRIFIED FENCE.
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