Electric fence controller
Electric fence controller
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I know this is probably very basic for most of you people here, but I need some help with an electric fence controller.We have a proffesional store bought one which says 12v max ( its connected to a car battery ). The problem is that it just doesnt " zap" enough to stop the sheep squezing through as they have a lot of wool which insulates them. I hsve connected now two car batteries in parrellel which does seem to have helped as the amps have increased. My question is would that much higher amps damage the fence controller or the animals at all? Both batteries are 12v 120A.
I know this is probably very basic for most of you people here, but I need some help with an electric fence controller.We have a proffesional store bought one which says 12v max ( its connected to a car battery ). The problem is that it just doesnt " zap" enough to stop the sheep squezing through as they have a lot of wool which insulates them. I hsve connected now two car batteries in parrellel which does seem to have helped as the amps have increased. My question is would that much higher amps damage the fence controller or the animals at all? Both batteries are 12v 120A.






RE: Electric fence controller
I went through three different 12VDC chargers before giving up and buying a '200 mile' charger for about 10 miles of fence. It works.
RE: Electric fence controller
A solution to seemingly ineffective electric fences is to add a ground wire a little below the hot wire so there is a good ground the animals will hit at the same time as the hot wire. Make sure the charger is grounded as instructed.
RE: Electric fence controller
I think that the use of an extra ground wire is a complete misunderstanding. The sheep are well grounded through their feet. It is penetrating the wool that is the problem.
Problem: Grass growing up and shorting the wire.
Solution: A "Mega Joule Super Power Booster" (or similarly named device) proved to be efficient. It has energy enough to burn the grass away (without starting a fire) and has pulses short enough not to be lethal to sheep and man.
Additional problem: It is so powerful and has such a fast rise-time that it disturbes nearby telephone and fax lines. If you separate fence and telephone line 30 feet or more, you have no problem.
Gunnar Englund
www.gke.org
RE: Electric fence controller
RE: Electric fence controller
Gunnar Englund
www.gke.org
RE: Electric fence controller
And I hope this had nothing to do with Cow Bingo.