Electric fences are an absolute necessity for one’s peace of mind in our world today. Whilst they are very effective in securing your home or business, they can pose a threat if not installed or maintained correctly. We are here to explain some of the most common electric fence problems you can experience.

Common Problems

Electric fences need to be grounded correctly when being installed. Lots of unqualified “professionals” try to rush the installation process in the hopes of expressing their payment & end up grounding the electric fence incorrectly.

The rule of thumb is about one meter of ground rod for every output joule of energy from the energizer. This is probably the most common electric fence problem.

Have you ever heard a ticking noise coming from your electric fence, so you run & duck for cover? This is in fact a ticking bomb, however, not the Ka-Boom kind.

A ticking electric fence can be traced to a spark or arcing of an electrical current across fence hardware that most radio noise created by electric fencing is caused. This problem will most likely only get louder and more terrifying if left unchecked. 

Electric faults are another one of the most common electric fence problems. Electric fences can short due to many reasons, such as poor grounding, incorrectly installed fencing, sandy/rocky areas and so much more.

There are many ways to troubleshoot an electric fault on an electric fence, namely:

• Check your grounding

• Investigate your fence with a fault finder

• Check the connection of your electric fence

• Measure your electric fence voltage

These are all labour & time-intensive endeavors, if you are able to, we urge you to seek professional assistance. 

The Electro Surgeon is happy to offer a variety of services associated with electric fences. Our trained professionals are equipped to assist with almost all issues. Get in contact with us today.

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We know you have choices. You can get electrical services from numerous electrical companies. However, we’re convinced that when it comes to providing the best service, we’re your only real choice.

Providing a superior level of customer service is our all-consuming passion, and an achievement we take immense pride in. We provide top-of-the-range, security-verified, professional electricians who are totally committed to serving you better than anyone else.

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