Rutland Fencing Tips

10 The fence supply line & earthing check Checking the fence system & earthing 1 Check the fence voltage at the end of the fence supply line Tip 3 Tip 4 Voltage above 6,000 Volt? NO Supply line from the device to the fence is faulty YES Switching the device off Reconnect the fence supply line to the fence Switching the device on Check the voltage at the fence using a fence tester! Robust animals: at least 4,000 Volt Sensitive animals: at least 3,000 Volt YES PROBLEM RESOLVED Checking the fence supply line 2 Check the earthing  Measure the voltage directly at the earthing spike Tip 5 Voltage directly at the earthing space above 1,000 Volt? NO Fault in the fence  Voltage loss at the fence Tip 7 YES Improve earthing Tip 6 Check the voltage at the fence using a fence tester Robust animals: at least 4,000 Volt Sensitive animals: at least 3,000 Volt NO YES EVERYTHING OK