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<blockquote data-quote="Lee VanRoss" data-source="post: 1681741" data-attributes="member: 40072"><p>I do not use or work for nor am I invested in the following company. I do know they have the material</p><p>and knowledge and ability to help you with any questions you may have. That woud be Powerflex Fence Co</p><p>of Seymour Mo. You can google them for more info. If you are going to use aluminum ground rod then you</p><p>should use aluminum from the fencer to ground. On the hot side use what will match the wire you are using</p><p>to hold your stock. If you have access to 110 I would suggest using that to power the energizer. I would </p><p>also encourage you to consider 8 joules or higher for power. As for a battery fencer the only place I would</p><p>ever use one is as a temporary in the event of a tree falling across the fence or something of that nature</p><p>then only for the purpose of blocking an area until I can make repairs. Forget the screwdriver and buy</p><p>a faultfinder. Yes it may cost some shekels but it will tell you how much power you are losing and the</p><p>direction from where you stand to the fault. As to ground rod if there is a building close that drains</p><p>onto an area that you can have ground rod so much the better. I use 5 copper 8' rods with a #9 copper</p><p>lead to the ground terminal. Just be sure to use the same material for ground and lead.</p><p></p><p>For energizers I like Cyclops. They are stronger than a vinegar malt once you get them set up.</p><p>I keep mine out of the weather for obvious reasons and also for security as they are not a low</p><p>dollar item. As to battery fencers, yes if you have a small area and there is no risk of stock on</p><p>a highway or someone being hurt, otherwise no. I don't think Powerflex sells Cyclops nor do I</p><p>know any who works for them. I would suggest you get a catalog from them then with good</p><p>information start designing the system which will meet your criteria. LVR</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lee VanRoss, post: 1681741, member: 40072"] I do not use or work for nor am I invested in the following company. I do know they have the material and knowledge and ability to help you with any questions you may have. That woud be Powerflex Fence Co of Seymour Mo. You can google them for more info. If you are going to use aluminum ground rod then you should use aluminum from the fencer to ground. On the hot side use what will match the wire you are using to hold your stock. If you have access to 110 I would suggest using that to power the energizer. I would also encourage you to consider 8 joules or higher for power. As for a battery fencer the only place I would ever use one is as a temporary in the event of a tree falling across the fence or something of that nature then only for the purpose of blocking an area until I can make repairs. Forget the screwdriver and buy a faultfinder. Yes it may cost some shekels but it will tell you how much power you are losing and the direction from where you stand to the fault. As to ground rod if there is a building close that drains onto an area that you can have ground rod so much the better. I use 5 copper 8' rods with a #9 copper lead to the ground terminal. Just be sure to use the same material for ground and lead. For energizers I like Cyclops. They are stronger than a vinegar malt once you get them set up. I keep mine out of the weather for obvious reasons and also for security as they are not a low dollar item. As to battery fencers, yes if you have a small area and there is no risk of stock on a highway or someone being hurt, otherwise no. I don't think Powerflex sells Cyclops nor do I know any who works for them. I would suggest you get a catalog from them then with good information start designing the system which will meet your criteria. LVR [/QUOTE]
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