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Fence Wiring
TIPS FOR BETTER EARTHING
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Place your earth spikes in damp areas where possible.
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Earth spikes must be placed in the vicinity of the energizer. There should be at least
three earth spikes, placed a minimum of two meters apart.
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The earth spike connectors (at the top of the earth spike) should always be visible
for maintenance and ease of connection.
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Additional earth spikes can be connected to the earth wires of the electric fence.
(Ensure that the earth wires are connected to the earth input of the energizer)
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Earth spikes must be at least 10 meters away from electrical earth systems, e.g.
house mains, telephone and power lines.
TYPICAL FENCE WITH INADEQUATE EARTHING
If you have inadequate earthing due to poor soil conditions or seasonal changes in the
soil moisture levels, you will require additional earthing. You will need one or more earth
wires along your fence in addition to your live wires. Earth spikes will also need to be
placed along the fence. By introducing these additional earthing components, you
counteract any bad soil conditions to ensure that the electrical circuit back to the
energizer can be completed so that the animal receives an adequate shock.
LIGHTNING AND SURGE PROTECTION
The lightning inhibitor and diverter can be used to reduce the likelihood of a power surge
coming through the fence wires to the energizer as a result of lightning. It offers a two-
pronged approach. First it inhibits the lightning surge from damaging the energizer, and
second it diverts any lightning surge away from the energizer into the ground through
the earth spikes. It can be mounted onto a flat or round surface.
