Gallagher i Series, Instructions Manual

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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 flow potential with no
water leaking.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR ELECTRIC
FENCE
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 flow of water (current)
will flow into these leaks and reduce overall pressure
(voltage) at point B, the pressure is still significant enough
to deliver enough water (current) at point B as needed.
When an animal touches the fence, there is still sufficient
voltage and current to deliver an effective shock.
An electric fence with a substantial fault on the fence line
is similar to a water system with a major leak. Hence you
will see significant flow of water (current) along the pipe
to this leak. As most of the water is flowing out of this
leak very little water (current) reaches point B.
When an animal touches the fence at point B, there is
insufficient voltage and current to deliver an effective
shock.
Note:
To avoid excessive battery use caused by accidental
activation, do not leave your Remote on or near the energizer
or electric fence
.