{"title":"Fence testers \u0026 earthing","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith an electric fence tester, you measure how much voltage is on your fence without getting a shock yourself. We have the Gobel fence tester with LED display and the ZoneGuard Multilight, which shows a level with six lights. There are also the parts for good earthing here: 1 m galvanised earth rods, wire clamps and copper earth cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDisplay or lights?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tester with a display shows a number. That is handy if you want to compare, for example close to the energiser and at the furthest point of your field, or before and after mowing. A light tester such as the Multilight shows with the number of lights whether the voltage is low, fair or good. It is simple to use and quick to read as you walk the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to find a leak\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eFirst measure directly at the energiser. If the reading is already low there, the problem is in the energiser, the power source or the earthing.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWalk the line and measure every few posts. Where the voltage suddenly drops, there is a leak: grass against the wire, a broken insulator or a poor connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIf in doubt, check the earthing: moist ground, enough rods and properly tightened clamps.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEarthing: the underrated part\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurrent has to return to the energiser through the soil. In dry sandy or peat soil that is difficult, and then an animal notices little of the fence. Several earth rods, connected to each other with copper earth cable, improve the circuit. Preferably place them somewhere that does not dry out. Other parts such as connectors and switches are in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electric-fencing-accessories\"\u003efencing accessories\u003c\/a\u003e; gate handles are in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electric-fence-gate-handles\"\u003egate handles\u003c\/a\u003e. Look for the energiser itself in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electric-fence-energisers\"\u003eelectric fence energisers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat voltage should be on the line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat differs per species and coat. Check your energiser's manual for the recommended minimum and measure at the furthest point of your fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many earth rods do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat depends on the energiser and the soil type. Powerful energisers and dry ground need more rods; your energiser's manual gives a guideline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I also test the energiser with a tester?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, by measuring directly at the output. If the reading is good there and poor further along, the problem is in the line.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"afrasteringstester-met-led-display","title":"Fence tester with LED display","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvenient measurement without ground spike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures at a distance of max. 0 - 5 cm from the fence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows the voltage in four levels using four bright green diodes: 2500 - 8000 volts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed LED for undervoltage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED indicator for battery status (9-volt block)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncl. 9-volt block battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gobel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58965210497359,"sku":"AFRA044664-HAC","price":27.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/4186\/8111\/files\/AFRA044664.png?v=1790768261"},{"product_id":"afrast-tester-multilight-6-niveaus","title":"Fence tester Multilight 6 levels","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFence tester\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this little device you can check whether, and how much, voltage is on your pasture fence. \u003cbr\u003eFor a quick and easy check of your fence. No battery needed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 LEDs indicate the voltage at the fence and at the energiser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplays 1000 - 6000 volts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to use, CE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTesting the fence \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHang the hook of the fence tester on the fence and press the copper tip lightly into the ground. \u003cbr\u003eThis simulates a short circuit on the fence, the same situation as when an animal touches the fence. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTesting the electric fence energiser \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHold the hook and the copper tip against the outputs of the energiser. You don't need to worry about polarity and can immediately see what power the energiser delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZoneGuard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58965211545935,"sku":"AFRA044665-HAC","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/4186\/8111\/files\/AFRA044665.png?v=1790768293"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.fidello.us\/collections\/fence-testers-and-earthing.oembed","provider":"Fidello","version":"1.0","type":"link"}