Recent content by greene_hjm

Angusdave, The DVM does read in 100volt increments. However the measurement is given in Kilovolts (KV). If your tester says 7.0, you should see the KV sign in the lower right corner. "7.0" = 7000volts or "7.0" = 7KV "0.7" = 700volts or "0.7" = .7 kilovolts "3.4" = 3400volts or "3.4" =...

In my opinion, from bad experiences, STAY AWAY from the wrap around insulators and the fin tube insulators. I have had to go back and replace countless numbers of these for myself and others on custom jobs. The best bet is a BULLNOSE type insulator as mentioned earlier. You will notice that...

My suggestion is to stay away from TSC energizers. Purchase one from a reputable company that has some customer service aspect to it from the manufacturer. Even better some companies like gallaghars have people in the field that can help you on the farm. Take in consideration the ratings that...

It's not Gallagher specific. It can happen with ANY energizer WHEN hooked to barbed wire. If you grab smooth hitensile, sure it will annoy you then you let go of it. However, if you become entangled in electrified barbed wire and began to thrash around and get even more tangled up, there is...

ShuterSunset: What state are you in?

which model charger was it? All of the Gallagher's have been UL listed for over the last 10yrs. I would be more worried about the "made in China" Patriot converter box that converts the 110VAC to 12VDC. There is less than 1 person per year killed by electric fence and it is usually due to...