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Eight out of Ten problems are due to improper earthing…

Setting up a good earthing system is often overlooked but it’s critical. It’s how the power flows from the Energizer, to the fence, through the animal and back through the ground to the Energizer. Without good clean earth rods in sufficient size and number the ground connection doesn’t work and the shock will not reach the animal.

HANDY HINT!

Gallagher recommend the 4-3-2-1 rule for earth stakes for permanent fencing…

4 Metres between earth stakes/rods
3 Earth stakes/rods Minimum
2 Metres Minimum Length of stakes/rods
1 Wire connecting all earth Stakes to Energizer Earth Terminal

(*As a rule of thumb, it is recommended to use at least 3 earth stakes for the Energizer Stored Joules rating divided by 5).

Fortunately, Earth Rods/Stakes are one of the least expensive components of Electric Fence systems.  In store we have a range of options and can share with you how to maximize your Earthing.

Talk to our friendly team about your current system and how you can improve the output.

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