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2215 IH 45 |
6612 Harborside Drive |
3501 N. IH 35 |
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League City, TX. 77573 |
Galveston, TX. 77554 |
Georgetown, TX. 78628 |
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281-332-0511 |
409-744-7131 |
512-930-4000 |
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Fax: 281-554-2592 |
Fax: 409-744-7131 |
Fax: 512-930-4002 |
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Houston Fax 281-332-0513 |
Email: afence@afence.com |
www.afence.com |
Definitions
of common fence terms use to classify fence chargers. - Fence
Mileage Guide - Installation
Guide
RECOMMENDED
GROUND RODS
3/8" -
5/8" diameter 8 foot long copper clad.
Drive ground rods a minimum of 6 to 8 feet deep into permanently moist
earth.
DO
NOT
use painted fence post or any metal rod
which has a painted surface because paint is an insulator and will not conduct
electricity.
DO
NOT
use utility ground or water pipe to
ground your fence.
DO
NOT
install fence ground rods within 50
feet of any utility ground system. This causes a poor ground condition. Your
fence charger MUST HAVE it's own separate ground system. Poor ground
could cause stray voltage if fencer ground. system is located within 50 feet of
a utility ground.
DO
install first ground rod within 20 feet of charger.
DO
use ground clamp to attach ground wire to ground rods. A sample ground
clamp is furnished with your fence charger (110V A.C. models only). Additional
ground clamps are available from your dealer.
DO
replace ground rods every two years or so. The ground rods will rust
under ground and over time will no longer be a good ground.
SANDY,
ROCKY OR CLAY SOIL GROUNDS
In some areas you can not
drive a ground rod 8 feet deep due to rocks, etc. In these areas it is
recommended that ground rods be driven as deep as possible. Drive 4 or 5 ground
rods in a circle like the spokes of a wheel. Connect all ground rods together
with ground wire and then back to the ground terminal of the fence
charger.
UNDERGROUND WIRING
If you plan to run charged wire underground
from your fence charger to the fence line you must install it properly using the
correct material or your fence will be "grounded out".
DO
NOT
use standard insulated wiring such as
Romex, etc. for underground wiring.
DO
NOT
use underground wiring by itself.
DO
use insulated underground wire specifically designed for high voltage
electric fence. Underground wire MUST BE insulated for a minimum of 15,000
volts. Automotive spark plug wire which is insulated to 25,000 volts is an
excellent choice
DO
run underground wire through PVC (plastic) conduit. Bring both ends of
conduit a minimum of 6" above ground level. Caulk both ends of conduit so
that water cannot enter conduit.
Definitions
of common fence terms use to classify fence chargers. - Fence
Mileage Guide - Installation
Guide