Why does my electric fence alarm keeps going off?
There can be many faults that cause an alarm condition, if you can’t see any obstructions on the fence like a broken or snapped wire, twisted wires, loose HT cables or fence wires unclipped from insulators and touching your steel bracket it may be an energiser fault.
Why is my electric fence charger not working?
In this case, it could be a broken wire, a bad splice joint, or anything that is not allowing voltage through. If the charger is clicking and there is low voltage, or if it turns on and won’t click, there is a problem with the charger.
Why is my electric fence flashing red?
Why is my Invisible Fence collar blinking red? If you have started to see a red flashing light on your pet’s Computer Collar unit, your Power Cap battery may need to be replaced. You can order replacement batteries online, from your local dealer, or by calling 1-800-824-3647.
What triggers electric fence alarm?
The fence will go to alarm if: The fence is earthed for 3 pulses/seconds (shocks someone/something) OR if a live wire and an earth wire make contact for more than 3 seconds OR of a live wire is cut. The siren would then sound.
What kind of batteries do electric fences take?
Many electric fences are powered by a 12 volt battery for many quite viable reasons. They are portable and do not need a power source close by. They may also be connected to a solar panel for permanent energy removing the requirement of charging them every so often.
How do criminals get over electric fence?
Some criminals fold parts of a rubber hose over the electrical wire strands to prevent them touching and setting off the alarm. Weak electric fence design also makes it possible for criminals to bend the fence down, and then climb over without detection.
How do criminals bypass electric fence?
A professional criminal will easily breach the perimeter system by tapping the electric fence without the alarm being raised known as wire tapping. Wire tapping – is use of wire clamps to bypass the electric circuit without sounding the alarm therefore leaving an area/section unelectrified.
Why is the ground wire hot on my electric fence?
The ground wire gets hot on electric fences because it carries electric current from the fence charger to the fence posts. If there is an improper connection between the ground wire and the electric fence charger, electric current can flow back up the ground wire and cause the ground wire to become hot.
How do you reset an Invisible Fence transmitter?
Plug in the transmitter. The system and transmitter should reset automatically upon being plugged back in. Wait for a few seconds and look for any abnormality in the lights.
What does flashing red light mean on Invisible Fence collar?
Troubleshooting Questions. Why is my Invisible Fence collar blinking red? If you have started to see a red flashing light on your pet’s Computer Collar unit, your Power Cap battery may need to be replaced. You can order replacement batteries online, from your local dealer, or by calling 1-800-824-3647.