Understanding Your Electric Fence - Gallagher 3E3260 Manual De Instrucciones

UNDERSTANDING YOUR ELECTRIC
FENCE
Compare your electric fence to a water supply system.
A perfectly performing Electric fence is similar to a
water system that has a pressure pump (Energizer) at
one end and a bung at the other. There would be high water
pressure (voltage) and a high fl ow poten al with no water
leaking.
When an animal touches this fence there is total delivery of
volume and current for a maximum shock.
A normal electric fence is similar to a water pipe with one or
two leaks (faults). While a minor fl ow of water (current) will
fl ow into these leaks and reduce overall pressure (voltage)
at point B, the pressure is s ll signifi cant enough to deliver
enough water (current) at point B as needed.
When an animal touches the fence, there is s ll suffi cient
voltage and current to deliver an eff ec ve shock.
An electric fence with a substan al fault on the fence line is
similar to a water system with a major leak. Hence you will
see signifi cant fl ow of water (current) along the pipe to this
leak. As most of the water is fl owing out of this leak very li le
water (current) reaches point B.
When an animal touches the fence at point B, there is
insuffi cient voltage and current to deliver an eff ec ve shock.
Note: To avoid excessive ba ery use caused by accidental
ac va on, do not leave your Gallagher Fault Finder on or
near the energizer or electric fence.
Fence Voltage = Water Pressure
Electric Current = Water Volume/Flow
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