How to Ground an Electric Dog Fence
Electric dog fences can help deter a dog from trying to escape by digging, climbing or pushing through the fence. The minor shock a dog receives is enough to get its attention but not enough to physically hurt it. You must ground the fence controller in order for it to deliver a shock. The more grounding rods you install on the electric dog fence, the more intense the shocks become. Do not install additional ground rods unless they are necessary to keep the dog contained in your yard. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 6-foot copper or galvanized ground rod
- Sledgehammer
- Ground rod clamp
- Phillips or slotted screwdriver
- 12-gauge THHN green electrical ground wire
- Wire cutter/stripper
Instructions
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Drive a 6-foot copper or galvanized ground rod into the ground with a sledgehammer within 20 feet of the electric dog fence controller. Place the rod along the fence line or next to a structure to avoid creating a tripping hazard. Leave 2 to 3 inches of ground rod visible above the ground.
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Attach a ground rod clamp to the exposed portion of the ground rod. Slide the clamp over the rod, and tighten the screws on both sides of the clamp to secure it to the rod.
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Remove 3/4-inch of insulation off both ends of a length of 12-gauge THHN green electrical ground wire using a wire cutter/stripper. Wrap one end of the ground wire around the green or negative terminal on the dog fence controller. Tighten the terminal with your fingers or a screwdriver depending on the controller.
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Insert the opposite end of the green ground wire into the ground clamp wire opening. Tighten the screw on the ground clamp to secure the ground wire to the ground rod.
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