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Gallagher 3E1164 Power Fence Systems User Manual
Installing a Permanent Power Fence
TM
G6601 /
G6602
Pigtail offsets
These are driven into softwood posts then
stapled in place (for hard timbers pre-drill a
pilot hole).
Figure 4.32
Fibreglass offsets
These are driven into softwood posts using
a Driver cap G8470 on the end to prevent
splintering (for hard timbers pre-drill a pilot
hole).
Figure 4.33
Chain link offsets
Made from galvanised high tensile spring
wire, this offset twists onto existing chain
link wires.
Figure 4.34
4.4.4 Stock control during power
failures
Animals which have grown up with
electric fencing avoid the fence but may
eventually touch the wires accidentally and
know when the power is off. Those with
less training or where there is a strong
temptation to escape may get through the
fence.
A
B
C
D
E
F
A Double Insulated Cable
B Permanent Wire Tightener
C 150mm (6”) for sheep / 300mm (12”) for cattle
D Maximum high water level
E 3.5mm (9 guage) chain
F 150mm (6”) above average water level
G6040
Where long power failures are likely,
keep a battery powered energizer as an
emergency unit or use a combination
battery/mains unit, such as one from the
Gallagher SmartPower MBX energizer
range.
4.4.5 Electrifi ed fl ood gates
Install an electrified flood gate to prevent
animals walking under an electric fence
that crosses a water course.
An electric fence that is partly or entirely
submerged in water caused by occasional
flooding may lose most of its power. To
overcome this problem install the Flood
Gate Controller (G6040), see
Figure 4.35
,
between the fence and floodgate, via a
Cut Out Switch as shown, 150mm (6”)
above average water level. This reduces
power loss through the flood gate.
Figure 4.35
G6076
