Understanding Your Electric Fence - Gallagher Fence monitor Notice D'installation

UNDERSTANDING YOUR ELECTRIC FENCE

Compare your electric fence to a water supply system.
Fence Voltage = Water Pressure
Electric Current = Water Volume/Flow
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 voltage
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.
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