If you have a fiberglass electric fence post in your yard and want to check if the fence is working correctly then you are at the right place. Electric Fencing does require regular testing and maintenance tasks.
Since Electric fences require a constant electric supply to work, they need to be serviced from time to time. The fence wire is exposed to rain, sun, snow ( depending on your geographical location), and even pressures from the animal.
As we all know, electric fences are designed to keep intruders away from your yard. It doesn’t matter if it’s a wild animal or an angry human who tries to enter your property. The intensity of this electric shock keeps the person away from entering the area and oftentimes, they get shocked and leave immediately.
There are many ways to check the working of an electric fence, below we’ve mentioned 3 ways that you should be aware of.
- Use a Voltmeter
A voltmeter is a device that lets you test the voltage in the fence. While there are a few different ways to test voltage with an electric fence Voltmeter, the cheapest and easiest way is to do it with one of these handy tools.
- TOUCH IT WITH GRASS
Another option is to touch it with a stick or a blade of grass. This is also not recommended. This will dampen the sensation, but again,
- Special Electric Fence Testers
A lot of people don't realize that there are several options for commercially available electric fence testers. These can help you find shorts in your fence, check the voltage and some even have timers to make sure that your fence is working on time. Different vendors will have different prices and features.