Gallagher 3E2748, Instructions Manual

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Gallagher 3E3618 i Series Energizer User Manual
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR ELECTRIC FENCE
Compare your electric fence to a water supply system.
Fence Voltage = Water Pressure
Electric Current = Water Volume/Flow
A perfectly performing Electric fence is similar to a water system that has a pressure
pump (Energizer) at one end and a bung at the other. There would be high water
pressure (voltage) and a high
fl ow poten al with no water leaking.
When an animal touches this fence there is total delivery of voltage and current for a
maximum shock.
A normal electric fence is similar to a water pipe with one or two leaks (faults). While
a minor
fl ow of water (current) will fl ow into these leaks and reduce overall pressure
(voltage) at point B, the pressure is s ll signi fi cant enough to deliver enough water
(current) at point B as needed.
When an animal touches the fence, there is s ll su ffi cient voltage and current to
deliver an e ff ec ve shock.
An electric fence with a substan al fault on the fence line is similar to a water system
with a major leak. Hence you will see signi fi cant fl ow of water (current) along the pipe
to this leak. As most of the water is fl owing out of this leak very li le water (current)
reaches point B.
When an animal touches the fence at point B, there is insu ffi cient voltage and current
to deliver an e ff ec ve shock.
Note:
To avoid excessive ba ery use caused by accidental ac va on, do not leave your
Remote on or near the energizer or electric fence
.