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A Well Constructed Power Fence Saves Money

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    With the drought, cash is tight this year.  Can I save money by building a barbed wire fence? No, a barbed wire fence can cost up to $1,000 more per mile to build.  A well-constructed power fence can save, too, by keeping your herd contained as well as more secure from predators.

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Electric fence ground rod recommendations

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Why is it best to use galvanized grounding rods instead of just driving a large copper pole into the ground since copper is a good conductor? Bare metals driven into the ground, regardless of their conductivity, are susceptible to oxidation and/or rust. Because power fence chargers / energizers emit only a brief, powerful jolt, it is very important that the conductivity of ground rods be maximized to insure that the animal receives a good shock.

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Make A Well-Grounded (Earthed) Fence

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Visit us for the best electric fence supplies at lowest prices! Guide to Good Grounding When the energiser earth system can't absorb the increased flow of electrons from leakage, electrons find other ways of getting back to the power supply earth system. Energisers put out thousands of volts, and just one volt through the cow's mouth or teats can upset her. Here are methods to follow to avoid that: The energiser earth system must be installed well away -- at least 10 m (33 feet) from mains power earth peg, preferably on the opposite side of the building. Use 25-mm (1-inch)...

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Best reason why we need farmers and ranchers

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Order your electric fence supplies from Valley Farm Supply and get a free "without farmers , you would be hungry, naked, and sober bumper sticker free.   put them on your truck or tractor, in the barn or on a school book!  

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Best Solar Powered Fence Charger Enclosure | Ready to Shock

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  The Pasture Combo Shock Box available from Valley farm Supply has caught the attention of all farmers interested in using solar fencing in a safe and convenient way. “It is very popular because a lot of people want to go solar. They have no power to go to their property,” says Caren Remsberg, who sells the box through Valley Farm Supply, the fencing, weighing and watering supply business she and her husband own. “There is a huge demand for the Shock Box, which is a nice, all-in-one-box,” Remsberg says. “Our practical farming friends have designed them to work with most standard...

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