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Tag: stray voltage

Correctly Grounding an Electric Fence

An electric fence at the edge of a green field
Posted on July 20, 2018 (January 24, 2022) by Christine O'Reilly

Key points: Improper grounding is the most common reason for electric fence malfunctions Install 90 cm (3’) of ground rod for every joule of output from the energizer Ground rods should be more than 3 m (10’) from each other Ground rods should be more than 23 m (75’) from other grounds, waterlines, or utilities. […]

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