Grounding & Accessories
Why is Grounding Important?
If the ground system is insufficient, electricity cannot find a path to the fence controller and little or no shock is given. An animal provides this path when it touches the fence wire and the earth simultaneously. The electricity then passes through the animal into the soil and back to the ground rods, which are connected to the ground terminal of the fence controller. Only then is the circuit completed and the animal receives an electrical shock.
Detailed installation & grounding instructions are included with every fence controller.
Ground Rods Galvanized
3/4" x 5 ft.
1/2" x 6 ft.
Ground Rod Clamp
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Galvanized fits up to 3/4" Ground Rod
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used to attach connection cable to ground rod
A Install the fence controller in a building or weatherproof area. Solar fence controllers need to be mounted outside, facing the equator for maximum sun exposure.
B Drive three galvanized ground rods into moist soil about 10' apart and at least 50' from other electrical grounds. If the soil is dry or subject to freezing part of the year, additional ground rods spaced 10' apart may be required.
C Connect the "ground" terminal on the fence controller to the ground rods with insulated wire and ground rod clamps.
D Connect the "fence" terminal on the fence controller to the fence wire using insulated wire.
High voltage insulated Connection cable
Item 44818 25m Spool
Item 44921 50m Spool
Item 44922 100m Spool
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double insulated
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for fence & earth cables
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ideal for permanent fence systems
Joint Clamp
galvanized or stainless steel
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ensures tight connections on galvanized wires
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Ideal for electrical hook-ups
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Disconnects easily for troubleshooting shorts
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Holds up to four 12.5 ga. wires
Fence Connection cable, double
Item 441608 Red 1/pkg
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Connecting parts made from stainless steel
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with 2 crocodile clips
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Cable length: 60 cm
Ground & Fence Connector Cable
Item 44606/011 green 1/pkg
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connecting parts made from stainless steel
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with M8 metal eyelet, with crocodile clip
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Cable length: 100 cm
Rope Connecting Cable
Item 44627 Red 1/pkg
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ideal mechanical & electrical connection between energizer & fencing rope
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with M8 metal eyelet
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Cable length: 150 cm
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rope up to 6.5 mm
Tape Connecting Cable
Item 44617 Red 1/pkg
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ideal mechanical & electrical connection between fence device & tape
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stainless steel clamping plates
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with M8 metal eyelet
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Cable length: 130 cm
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tape up to 40 mm
On/Off Switch
Item 44607 Black/Red
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practical on/off & changeover switch for your fence system
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ideal also for mains operated fence lines
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switches two separate fence systems
Heavy Duty Cut Out
Switch
Item 180-195 Black
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cut out switches are used to turn electric fence off along the fence line while troubleshooting or making repairs
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saves a trip back to the fence controller
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unused pastures & heavily weeded bottom wires may be easily disconnected to increase fence voltage
Warning Sign
CORRAL 200x 120 mm
PATRIOT Eng/Fr/Sp. 8" x 4"
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attach at places open to the public
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made of stable grade plastic
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printed on both sides