Table of Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................5
1. Reasons for Using Power Fencing .................................................................6
2. How does Power Fencing Work? ..................................................................6
3. Where to Start .............................................................................................7
3.1 Permanent Power Fence: ......................................................................7
3.2 Portable Power Fence: .........................................................................8
4. Installing a Permanent Power Fence
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4.1 Planning the fence layout .....................................................................9
4.2 Selecting the correct energizer ...........................................................13
4.3 Installing the Energizer .......................................................................18
4.4 Fence Construction ............................................................................23
5. Installing a Portable Power Fence
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..................................................................35
5.1 Planning the fence layout ...................................................................35
5.2 Selecting the correct Energizer ...........................................................36
5.3 Fence Construction ............................................................................39
6. Fault Finding ............................................................................................. 40
6.1 Fence tools and testers ...................................................................... 40
6.2 Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 40
6.3 Induction .......................................................................................... 40
6.4 Repairs ............................................................................................. 40
7. Stock Control.......................................................................................................42
7.1 Training stock to respect Power Fencing
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7.2 Training dogs to work around Power Fences
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7.3 Feral (wildlife) Fencing ........................................................................42
7.4 Equine Fencing ...................................................................................42
8. Safety Requirements and Regulations..............................................................43
8.1 Warning signs ....................................................................................43
8.2 Radio interference..............................................................................43
8.3 Telephone interference ......................................................................43
9. Glossary...............................................................................................................48
9.1 Electrical Terms ................................................................................. 48
9.2 Power Fencing Terms .........................................................................49