The installation and erection of an electric fence in, South Africa, is to be done according to
the latest addition of SANS 10222-3. In other countries, according to relevant
specifications.
Live wire connection
Fence wiring diagrams
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Fence 1
Fence 2
The fence earth wire is
to be connected to the
main earth spike and
not directly to the
energizer
All earth spikes are
connected to one wire of the
fence only, and this one wire
is connected to the rest of
the fence at the main.
Earth wire connection with earth loop monitoring (preferred)
The fence earth wire is
to be connected to the
main earth spike and
not directly to the
energizer
Install the main earth spikes close to the energizer
Earth wire connection with no earth loop monitoring
Fence 1
Fence 2
Install the main earth spikes close to the energizer
Fence 1
Fence 2
