RAMM Fence
Electric Fence 101
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Ground rods serve to collect the voltage
from the fence and deliver it back to
the charger through the earth, thus
completing the circuit. The amount
of shock felt by the horse is directly
proportional to the amount of power
returned back to the fence from moisture
at the grounding field. Therefore, it is
critical that the field is large enough to
collect all available power.
We recommend at least 3 ground rods,
five feet long and spaced 10 feet apart
in an area of constant ground moisture.
Ground beds should be a minimum
of 30 feet and preferably 50 feet from
one another if multiple ground beds
are used. NEVER install ground rods
within 50 feet of utility ground, buried
water lines or telephone poles. In some
situations, the grounding field is less
than optimal. This would include very
well drained, sandy soil, deeply frozen
soil, or very rocky conditions. In all of
these cases, there is a lack of moisture
in the ground field. In these sub-optimal
conditions, multiple ground fields are often
required as well as a ground rail of electric
on the fence. If your soil conditions fall into
these categories, please speak with one of our
representatives to determine the best set-up
for your situation.
Insulated Wire ~ It is important to select
the correct wire to connect to your electric
fence. Choose wire that is rated to carry up to
20,000 volts. DO NOT use insulated wire that
is designed for residential use, as this is not
rated to carry the voltage emitted from your
fence charger. This cable is used to connect the
charger to the fence and to the ground system,
between individual ground rods and to “jump”
the electricity from the primary hot line of the
fence to a lower strand.
It is important to keep the type of wire and
couplings constant with the fence system used.
For example, Electrobraid® utilizes copper
threads in the fence braids and therefore
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