I am told that it is bad practise to run an electric fence parallel to the main high tension electrical supply. Can someone tell me why and how to ensure that I do conform as the fence which runs along the High Tension wires MUST have electricity.
2007-03-22 23:00:36 · 6 answers · asked by Gavin V 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It sounds crazy enough to be true, or at least heeded. I would try and locate a Master Electrician who works with farmers and ask him/her. You really need the advice of a layman here. Engineers and education are wonderful things, all be it, I would ask someone who works a little closer to your needs. There may well be subtle nuances that only experience will know.
2007-03-30 14:23:05 · answer #1 · answered by High-wire 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The two wires running parallel with electric current running through could set up a transformer effect. The high tension electrical supply wires which is AC could cause the voltage to increase in your fence to the point that it would be quite lethal.
2007-03-29 20:50:36 · answer #2 · answered by don n 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One major problem that could be caused by the high tension wires is if a storm caused one of the wires to come in contact with the fence.
The fence itself however can cause problems with other equipment. Electric fences contain pulsed high voltages and can produce interference in phone lines and radios. If a phone line is parallel and close to a fence line for a great distance a problem can be experienced especially if the phone line is used as an Internet connection.
2007-03-23 06:32:13 · answer #3 · answered by indyacom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With very sensitive equipment you would be able to detect electromagnetic activity in your electric fence induced by the high tension wires nearby. Yes, they can even illuminate fluorescent bulbs held up in the hand in some instances.
But none of this will interfere or make electrifying your fence dangerous.
2007-03-23 00:41:18 · answer #4 · answered by KirksWorld 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I HAVE HEARD A COUPLE OF TIMES THAT IT CAN BE A PROBLEM DUE TO INDUCTION IF YOU HAVE A LONG RUN OF WIRE UNDER A HIGH TENSION LINE. I HAVE NOT SEEN THE PROBLEM SINCE I DON'T LIVE AROUND THAT TYPE SITUATION. I CAN VISUALIZE IT BEING POSSIBLE ON VERY LONG PARALLEL RUNS. YOU COULD MEASURE THE FENCE WIRE TO GROUND. TO ELIMINATE ANY PROBLEM JUST DRIVE A GROUND ROD AND CONNECT IT TO THE WIRE FENCE OR SEPARATE THE MILE LONG WIRE RUN INTO SEVERAL SHORTER RUNS.
2007-03-26 18:36:33 · answer #5 · answered by hghjsln 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is my opinion that you have been miss informed, how wait and see what other answers you get. Cheers Pete
2007-03-22 23:08:04 · answer #6 · answered by Realist 2006 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋