BUY HERE! Lightning will damage your electric fence energizer if it strikes your power fence. Gallagher energizers have internal lightning diverters that give partial protection against small strikes. Installing an Adjustable Lightning Diverter (G6480) will give added protection by providing a path for the lightning that strikes the fence to be diverted to ground. Otherwise disconnect the energizer from the fence and power supply during lightning storms.
Lightning always finds the easiest way to earth. In areas where lightning is a problem installing an earth system to include a lightning diverter earth is essential.
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Electric Fence Info. Stock will respect all fences if most of your farm fences are electrified. This means internal subdividing fences can then have fewer wires so you can build more fencing at a lower cost per metre (yard). Power electric fencing also makes fencing dams, rivers, trees and erosion prone areas easier.
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The Maryland Horse Council is hosting the event on Saturday, November 5, 12-2 p.m. at the Great Strides Therapeutic Riding Center, 26771 Howard Chapel Road, Damascus, MD.
Need more information? Contact Jane Thery, theryjane@gmail.com, 202-527-2145
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The National Angus Convention and Trade Show is open for anyone associated with the Angus business. Attendees traveling to Indianapolis are encouraged to download the Angus Mobile smartphone application for instant updates and a full schedule of events. In addition, there are several ways to stay up-to-date on news from the convention. To register for this event or to learn more, visit www.angus.org
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It appears the horses have finally discovered the electric fence has no zap. For the last week while the horses are in eating their breakfast, I have been out in the field untangling, and restringing the electric fence. The charger has not been working well for a while, but it finally died a week or so ago. I only noticed after the horses noticed.
We've had a new charger for a week. Installing it has been on the "to do list" since then. Finding time to do things on the "to do list" though has been a problem. We're hoping tomorrow's going to be the day. Now that the horses know the fence doesn't bite anymore, everyday it takes me longer to put it all back up. Soon they will be pushing the poles over and breaking the electric tape itself. We need to get the fence powered back up.
It always amazes me that those 3 strands of tape keep the horses on their side of the fence. I realize now that the tape is nothing without the electric. It's that surprise of the zap that scares them away. It usually only takes once to make them wary, twice zapped and they stay away.
If you have ever been tempted to touch an electric fence now would be the time to do it. Tomorrow when the sun shines on the new solar fence charger you might just get a jolt full of volts. I bet you won't touch it a second time. Only kidding, this is not an invitation to touch the electric fence! Promise me you'll give it a wide berth when you Come Ride With Us!
From https://www.facebook.com/DunPikinFarm/
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SIMPLE ANSWER HERE! A electric power fence is a psychological barrier that keeps farm animals in and wild animals and vermin out – even over long distances.
A pulsed electric current is sent along the fence wire, about one pulse per second, from an energizer which is earthed. When the animal touches the fence it completes the circuit between the fence and the ground and receives a short, sharp but safe shock. The shock is sufficiently memorable that the animal never forgets. If the ground is very dry, the fence may require an earth return wire .
A ELECTRIC fence is a psychological barrier so doesn’t need great physical strength. However, it must be well designed and constructed to absorb some pressure from animals, snow and wind. The energizer must have enough power for the length of fence and for the animals being controlled.
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Gallagher Electric Fence superstore is now open. You can order any fence charger or electric fence energizer directly from our website. www.gallagherelectricfencing.com
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Dun-Pikin Farm is a small family operated horse boarding and lesson barn in Pasadena Maryland. We offer beginner and intermediate riding lessons for children and adults. We also offer a Pony Pal program, pony rides, and pony parties.
Working around the barn, gives me a lot of time to think. I clean stalls and I think, I walk horses in and out and I think, I drive the tractor and I think. You get the idea. I have to say though, sometimes it's about the oddest things. Today it was baling twine.
Earlier when I reached in my pocket there it was, baling twine. When I went to the trashcan to throw it away, there was more baling twine. When I walked into the barn there was a bunch of baling twine blowing in the breeze hanging near the hay.
The stuff is just everywhere. It seems to come alive. I can't tell you how many times I've had to untangle it from the mower blades, picked it up off the ground after the trash has been collected, and pulled it out from under the tractor tires. The stuff can be a real pain sometimes.
I do have to admit it does come in handy sometimes for tying things back, and bundling things up. I have even been known to tie up a fence board or two with it. It just seems like there should be something more to do with it.
At one summer camp we made a ball out of all the baling twine from the hay we used that week. At the end of the 5 day camp, we wound up a ball the size of a basket ball. That's a lot of baling twine, considering we use hay 365 days a year. It is actually a lot of "trash" to dispose of. Most of it is not even biodegradable. Most is now made out of some kind of plastic. What to do with it all?
I admit I mostly throw it away, but ..... what a waste! It's very strong, and it even comes in pretty colors. There must be something? Any ideas? Maybe I should have a contest to see who can come up with the most creative use for baling twine. Maybe knit or crochet with it?
Baling twine is an odd thing to be thinking about I know, but it's something that I deal with everyday. The barn gives me time to think. The barn for you, would be a great place to start your riding career. Come Ride With Us!
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It happens every day... we get phone calls from a customer who says " the fence charger is putting out energy, but when I hook it to my fence there is no power" "is there something wrong with my electric fence controller, energizer, energizer, fence charger, zapper??" The answer is NO!!!!!
You have either shorts or faults in your fence, OR you have a poor grounding / earthing system.....
Visit our FAQ page to learn more about how an electric fence works.... or call us... we would love to sell you another fence charger, but we won't.... its another problem on your fence or earth.
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Strip grazers, like the B11, are designed for single reel systems and can be operated
by 6 “D” size batteries or a 12 volt rechargeable battery. The B11 is a cost effective strip grazing product for relatively short lengths of fence (500 m).
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