Stray Voltage Solutions

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Stray Voltage Solutions

There are three basic solutions to stray voltage problems:

Eliminate or minimize the voltage causing the problem,
Isolate the voltage from any equipment in the vicinity of the potential animal contact points, or
Install an equi-potential plane that will keep all possible animal contact points at the same voltage potential.

The right solution for the situation depends on:

The source or sources of voltage,
The magnitude of the voltage,
Cost of alternative solutions,
The physical facilities involved, and
Policies of the power supplier.

Remember, a remedy based on an incorrect diagnoses can cause an even worse problem, so make sure you get the help you need.

If the stray voltage problem can be traced to a breakdown or malfunction of a specific piece of equipment, section of farmstead wiring, or an electric fence, the solution tends to be pretty straightforward. Get the problem piece of equipment or system replaced or repaired.

Isolation Devices Equi-Potential Planes

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