What should my electric fence tester read?
To test the fence line, start reading the power close to the energizer. You should expect readings above 2000 volts for horses and above 4000 volts for all other livestock. If readings are good close to the energizer, move down the line taking readings between every other fence post.
What is a good voltage for an electric fence?
The voltage of an electric fence should vary from about 2000 to about 10,000 volts. A 10,000 volt output is the maximum voltage allowed by international regulations.
How many volts should an electric fence be for cattle?
To safely contain most beef cattle, a fence charger that delivers at least 2,000 volts to 3,000 volts to the fence line is required. Remember that voltage levels can vary depending on the length of fence, the type of wire and if there’s vegetation intruding on the fence line.
How many joules are dangerous?
How many joules is dangerous? Greater than 10 Joules is considered hazardous. Greater than 50 Joules is a lethal level.
What do you need to know about electric fencing?
Electric fences are mental barriers not physical barriers for all classes of cattle and grazing situations. When livestock are trained properly and the fence is working the way it was designed to (ie with the proper voltage on the fence), cattle will touch the fence once and than leave it alone.
How can I test the voltage of my electric fence?
With the probe still touching the ground wire or stuck in the soil, touch the metal prong on the tester to one of the charged wires. The digital readout should give you a voltage reading. Compare this reading to the recommended voltage for your fence model. Repeat the test on each fence wire.
What should I do if my electric fence is leaking?
STEP 1 – Power: Connect your fence and ground hook-up wires, then turn the power on. STEP 2 – Check Voltage: Use your Zareba® Fence Doctor to read the voltage on the ground wire. STEP 3 – Over 400 Volts: If over 400 volts, your ground rod is leaking too much voltage.
How can I tell if my electric fence is depowered?
If your fence has completely depowered, your battery or power source may be at fault. Here is how to determine whether power is being delivered from your power sources. Outlets – Your fence tester can’t be used on an outlet, but a simple test is to plug in another electrical device (such as a light) into the outlet and check if that works.