[RFI] Electric Fence Problems

[Michael Germino]

--- On Tue, 1/8/13, Ray Benny <rayn6vr at cableone.net> wrote:

> From: Ray Benny <rayn6vr at cableone.net>
> Subject: [RFI] Electric Fence Problems
> To: rfi at contesting.com
> Date: Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 8:58 PM

> Now I'm
> wondering how important a good ground is for an electric
> fence system? If
> need be, I will drive in an 8 ft copper ground rod and use a
> real ground
> clamp.

A ground is important for a fence charger.  A better ground won't solve your noise problems, but if you do replace the charger, I would make sure the ground is good.  you don't want the gentleman blaming the new charger for not working, when it's the the fault of the ground.  I'm not sure of your conditions there, but dry soil doesn't provide a path back to the fence charger's ground very well. So, if the pasture isn't irrigated and you are in a dry climate, a good ground is very important.



Mike
AD6AA