Rutland Fencing Tips

3 A) Fence device B) Conductor material C) Insulators D) Posts E) Ground posts Make sure there are at least 3,000 volts everywhere on the fence line! This is how an Electric fence system works The electric fence system consists of: A) An electric fencer generating regular energy impulses. B) One or more wires that transport electricity (although these do not necessarily have to form a closed loop). C) Insulation is performed by insulators preventing the power from diverting into the ground. D) Permanent or mobile posts that can be used as required. E) The earthing of the electric fencer which should be driven as deep as possible into moist soil. If the animal touches the wire, a current circuit is closed, i.e. the electric current flows through the animal and the earth back to the unit. The animal consequently receives an unpleasant, although harmless, electric shock and retreats. An electric fence system of this kind is used successfully to pen animals in and also to keep other animals out.