Securing the Neighborhood.
An electric fence is a barrier that uses electric shocks to deter people or animals from crossing a boundary. The voltage of the shock may have effects ranging from discomfort to death. Most electric fences are used for agricultural fencing and they are also used to protect high-security areas.
FAQ
How much power does an electric fence use?
Electric fence does not “consume” a lot of electricity. The flow of power is just maintained with no appreciable current. Only when someone touches the fence, per the output voltage, power will be truly consumed.
So, you can rest assured; it won’t change your electricity bill by any significant margin.
Can an electric fence hurt a child?
Foremost, a lot depends on the voltage output. If the wire outputs high current, it will leave anyone touching it hurt.
If the output is low voltage, upon touch, the pain or discomfort would be relatively less – it would still there nonetheless.
Regardless of the voltage output, you’re always advised to keep your children away from the electric fence.
Does rain affect electric fence?
Yes, the electric fence may experience faults after rain – but it’s not very common, especially if it’s new and you do proper maintenance regularly.
Arcing or shorting is something you may encounter. If not fixed well, it can even damage the energizer and fence’s battery.
If you do encounter any such fault due to rain, you should ideally contact an experienced professional.
Can electric fences start fires?
Yes, an electric fence can start a fire – but it happens very rarely. To prevent this, you’re asked to spend time in adequate maintenance of the fence, as well as its surrounding area.
A key part of that maintenance work is to ensure there are no grass, weed or vegetation around the fence. This basic measure will take care of avoiding any instance of possible fire caused by the electric fence.