Posted by CB in central NY on May 11, 2010 at 06:55:16 from (204.248.24.161):
I have a rotational grazing system of pastures enclosed with woven wire fence (had it for years). I subdivided it with temporary ribbon fence and a solar energizer. This year I decided to strand a single line of high-tensile wire above the weave and electrify the whole perimeter, partly because that way I can take power off of any point along the fence for my internal subdivisions. I am still trying to power the whole thing with the solar energizer.
The total length of wire is about 10,000 feet. The energizer is a Gallagher. It's rated for about 8,400 volts. Now that it's hooked up to the fence, the LCD screen says 3,500 volts. I have tested the line with a tester and it shows between 3,500 and 4,000 volts. I have 6 ground rods as my grounding system.
The other day one of my new calves went right through the temp. ribbon and she did not even flinch. I put my hand on the ribbon and it barely stings.
I am thinking that I probably need a stronger energizer? Or is there anything else I am missing? I'd appreciate any thoughts on the issue. Thanks.
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