How to Splice an Electric Fence
Energized fencing systems, more commonly known as Electric Fences, are ideal for creating containment enclosures for farm and exotic animals, pets and livestock. They also serve to protect farms, gardens and ponds from predators and wildlife. Electric fences are a quick and economical alternative to conventional chain link, wood privacy or barbed wire fencing. Because the electric fence depends on a continuous single strand of wire to transmit its electrical charge, if the wire breaks the shock deterrent of the fence is eliminated. Fortunately, repairing a break in an electric fence is as simple as splicing the wires back together. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Check the fence energizer to insure it is disconnected from the power supply. Walk the perimeter of the fence to discover the exact location of the break.
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Put on the heavy duty gloves. Face toward the fence. Grasp the broken wire on the right hand side of the fence. Bend the wire at a 45 degree angle, approximately 2 inches from the end. Grasp the broken wire on the left hand side of the fence. Bend the wire at a 45 degree angle, approximately 2 inches from the end.
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Pull the two wires together until the bends in the wires meet. Wrap the end of the wire on the right hand side around the opposite wire at a 45 degree angle in a clockwise direction. Repeat the action for the wire on the left hand side.
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Release the wire to insure the connection is secure. Continue walking the perimeter of the fence to insure there are no other breaks. If additional breaks are found repeat Steps 2 through 4. Reconnect the power supply to the fence energizer.
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Tips & Warnings
To prevent accidental shock be sure to post electric fence warning signs in visible areas.
Optional splice connectors or specially designed splice bolts may be used to splice electric fence wires. These devices may require the use of crimpers, pliers and/or wrenches.
Do not wrap the wire back on itself.
Never work on an electric fence when the fence energizer unit is connected to the power supply.
Never connect an electric fence to any other device.
Improperly grounded electric fences can result in a harmful electric shock.
