electrice fence problem

[jnm]

I apparently have a short in an electric fence but can't find it. I've walked the fence a couple of times looking for all the usual problems but still not fixed. I see testers advertised that point to the short. they are expensive but if they work, it would be worth it. Does anyone have any experience with these? Models you reccommend?

 

[jackpotcattle]

Get the Gallagher tester. It shows which direction the short is and how many amps are being lost. We have 3 of them (one in every outfit) They have saved us many hours messing with fence. They cost around 110.

 

[aj]

The ground part of the equation is also important.

 

[DL]

I would not be without my Pakton Electric Fence Power Probe II - gives both the fault and the direction - I got it from Kencove - it has saved me lots of miles and a bunch of grief

http://www.kencove.com/fence/Electric%20Supplies_products_2_61.php

http://www.pakton.com.au/ag_products.html

 

[bcosu]

i would suggest checking the ground from the box as well. also, i have heard of wires in the box being broken and actually shorted in the box. you might check those if you feel like you have walked the fence enough.

 

[SWMO]

Tru Test makes several models.

 

[Bulldaddy]

Had one in the charger itself yesterday and it was only a couple of months old.  Very frustrating.  From now on, nothing but Gallagar chargers for me.  They seem to be the most reliable. 

 

[OH Breeder]

I had one charger that if you didn't make a complete circuit it would show as shorted out. We walked the fence for days and found nothing. The ground was solid. When I finally made a bridge so that the it made a complete circle around the lot it went away. I am not sure why this made a big deal. But Whenever i run fence now I make sure it circles back around to where it starts and it shows no shorts.
YOu mean the pitchfork isn't good tester? LOL. ;D