MAXIMISE YOUR POWER!

We all know the importance of selecting the correct electric fence energizer whether it has the advantage of a convenient mains supply, or if in a more remote location, relying on battery and more recently, solar power with higher powered units making an attractive and less maintained solution.

Maximizing the efficiency of your electric fence is crucial, especially after selecting the appropriate power unit, relying on accurate installation, with sufficient earthing. Also, it’s important to begin with good quality UV stabilised and corrosion protected components and accessories.

Then, periodical inspection on every part of the system, from the energizer to ground rods, insulators, and wire are maintained over time. Vegetation growth, corrosion, loose wires, and shorts can all reduce voltage to unsafe levels. That’s why proactive monitoring and repairs are vital and testing the fence line with a fault-finding device can help to find short circuits and breaks in your fence.

Pel Fence tester – is an inexpensive tool using LED lights to indicate the fence voltage and indicates if the fence is live. Pel Digital voltmeter – provides a quick and accurate reading of the voltage output on your fence lines.

Pel Digital remote fault finder – is a 2 in 1 tool, that has a remote-control feature to turn off the compatible energizer on/off anywhere along the fence once you have indicated the faulty area and has an in-built volt and current meter to help quickly locate the faults, saving valuable time.

Common Causes of Faults

Several common issues can lead to faults and reduced effectiveness of an electric fence:

• Vegetation touching the live wires – Plants and trees growing or encroaching on into the fence line can allow current to pass to the ground, draining power from the fence and creating shorts. Hence routine inspection and removal is necessary!
• Broken wires or insulators – Weather or animal damage can break wires and insulators, will interrupt the flow of electricity, so regular inspection and prompt replacement of parts will maintain its performance.
• Poor earthing – Inproper grounding rods and connections, will cause current leakage into the soil. Check the grounding systems are installed correctly and wired securely.
• Corroded metals – Metal fence components like posts and wires can corrode, especially in the wet, weakening conductivity. Using galvanized, stainless steel or aluminium parts helps to minimize corrosion.
• Poor connections – Loose clamps, broken and damaged wiring, and unsecured attachments can all limit energy transmission within the fence. Regularly inspecting connections and promptly addressing any issues by repairing them.

Broken Components

One of the most common causes of faults in electric fences are broken components along the fence line. This includes things like:

• Snapped and deteriorating wires – Exposure to the elements, fence wire can become brittle and snap, causing breaks in the circuit. Regular inspection and replacing older wires can help avoid this.
• Deterioration and broken insulators – Insulators on electric fence wires degrade over time when exposed to the elements, allowing leaking current and draining voltage from the system.

Checking insulators visually during fence inspections helps to identify cracked or damaged areas and replace damaged wire as soon as possible to help avoid insulation failure.

Using high quality accessories is just as important as the energizer itself. With our Pel accessory ranges, we are confident that you will benefit from the peace of mind that they offer!

• High-quality accessories, designed and manufactured to meet industry standards, ensuring reliable and consistent performance and reliability!
• Durability of high-quality materials and construction adds to the robustness of electric fencing accessories, which is important for withstanding environmental factors and the wear and tear associated with outdoor use.
• Ease Of Installation with well-designed accessories which can also make the installation process easier and reducing the time and effort to install the fence line!
• Long Term Performance invest in high-quality products contributes to the longevity of the fencing system, reducing the need for frequent replacement and maintenance.

When fitting, installing, and inspecting the electric fence, always ensure your safety. One of the best practices is to protect yourself by wearing durable, insulated gloves throughout the process, these gloves offer an extra level of protection against electric shocks.

Get your free Rigger gloves by scanning the QR code on the advert below.

Purchase direct by visiting www.shopdatamars.co.uk or alternatively call our friendly customer service teams in: – Craven Arms 01584 879959 or Selkirk 01750 724110