HOW A PATRIOT ELECTRIC FENCE ENERGIZER WORKS
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This should help explain the operation of electric fence energizers
A Patriot electric fence energizer sends electrical pulses along the fence line, about one second apart. These pulses give the animal a short, sharp, but safe shock. The shock doesn’t harm the animal. It is sufficiently memorable that the animal never forgets the shock, and will avoid the fence
Mount the energizer on a wall and out of reach of children. Install where there is no risk of the energizer incurring fi re or mechanical damage and if possible away from heavy electrical equipment e.g. pumps or other items that may cause electrical interference.
Practical Hints about electric fence energizers
• Check your local ordinance on fencing laws: local laws may require a permit before use.
• Check the fence periodically. Remove any fallen branches, weeds or shrubs because these will cause the fence to short out and will reduce animal control.
• All animals need time to learn to respect the fence. It may take several days to train the animal and the fence may require minor adjustments.
• Animals that are prone to jumping may be difficult to confine. You may need to try different fence heights to determine the best height.
• Use top quality insulators: low quality or cracked insulators and plastic tubing are not recommended because they will cause shorting.
• Use joint clamps on all steel wire connections to ensure a high quality circuit.
• This energizer must be earthed using galvanized metal earth stakes to ensure the electric fence works correctly.
• Double Insulated Cable should be used in buildings, under gateways and where soil could corrode exposed galvanized wire. Never use household electrical cable. It is made for a maximum of 600 volts and will leak electricity.
• On permanent power fencing, use high tensile 12.5 gauge (2.5 mm) wire.
