stray voltage(earthing in dairysheds)

[whills]

Hi
I would like advice on how to remove voltage on the shed as as little as .5 -.2 volts mA AC seems to upset stock .
Whills

 

[dpc]

The RUS (formerly REA) has a pamphlet on this topic. Apparently it is not available on-line, but you can order a hard copy:

http://www.usda.gov/rus/electric/engineering/2000/stray_voltage.htm

 

[alehman]

The NEC has an article on this subject also.

 

[busbar]

Although somewhat anecdotal and sensationalistic, there is

http://strayvoltage.org/

 

[jbartos]

Suggestion: Visit

http://www.niagaramohawk.com/house/pwrqual/def.html

for: Stray voltage history, problems causing to cows, etc.

http://www.afns.ualberta.ca/Hosted/Deag_Old/deag5v1.htm

http://www.afns.ualberta.ca/Hosted/DRTC/Articles/Stray_Voltage.asp

for: Dairy management

http://www.bae.umn.edu/extens/ennotes/enaug03/strayvoltage.html

for: Stray voltage info

http://www.bae.umn.edu/extens/ennotes/enfall96/strayvolt.html

for: Stray voltage order

http://www.egr.msu.edu/age/MAEC/bibliography.htm

for: Bibliography
etc. for more info

 

[nostrayvoltage]

Just wondering if you have solved your problem or if you are still looking for additional information????

no_stray_voltage@yahoo.com