When installing hard gates the R-40 End Tensioners are used at the gate posts. When installing webbing gates use the R-50 Corner or Two Way Tensioners. Solar and 12 or 6 volt fencers can also be used for areas under five acres. The use of a fencer other than the Low Impedance type may burn spots in the webbing and voids the warranty. Grounding the fencer.
Ground problems are the most common point of failure in electric fencing.
Installing a 'ground field' is the best way to maximize the grounding of the fencer. This is accomplished by digging a 12 foot trench 8 inches deep across the direction of the fence line closest to the fencer. Using brass ground rod clamps, connect the three rods together and then to the negative side of the fencer with High Voltage Wire, in areas with reasonable moisture and plant material a single six foot rod at the fencer may be sufficient. Do not place ground rods within 50 feet of buried metal water lines, utilities, phone lines or metal stock tanks. Do not use water lines or existing AC ground rods for fencer grounding.