bobcat proof electric fence

[cmom]

Yes I have posted it on some other threads. Here they lurk mostly at night.

 

[McChooky]

That is not how an electric fence works.
The hot wires cannot touch the ground or anything conductive that touches the ground. You cannot charge your existing fence.
You have to ground the system correctly. There are two leads out of the charger. One for the hot wires and one for the ground. You have to connect a minimum of two preferably three (I used 2) 6-8' long ground rods sunk into the wettest ground you can to the ground contact using special insulated lead out wire.
You will need to installxplained th insulators on the posts of your existing fence to suspend the hot wires on so they never make contact with your metal fence or any wood posts that will cause a loss of power and wimpy shocks.
You will also want to invest in a volt meter so you can test the fence regularly to ensure it is maintaining an adequate shock.

Good advise! Initially I used ground rods and my wire fence as a ground.Now I just use ground rods.Simple is best.

 

[cmom]

I have several game cameras up. Once in awhile I see a bobcat on a camera. They don't mess with the birds. They know the electric wires are there. You need a pretty powerful fence charger. Mine is actually an ac but I do have a battery backup. I rarely loose power but have on occasion and knowing the backup is there, lessons the worry. I see some predators often on the cameras. The predators here mostly roam at night. I also have some alarms with sirens anf strobe lights that go off with motion. The alarms scare them. I can't seem to upload some pictures of my setup but I have posted them previously. Good luck...

 

[McChooky]

I have several game cameras up. Once in awhile I see a bobcat on a camera. They don't mess with the birds. They know the electric wires are there. You need a pretty powerful fence charger. Mine is actually an ac but I do have a battery backup. I rarely loose power but have on occasion and knowing the backup is there, lessons the worry. I see some predators often on the cameras. The predators here mostly roam at night. I also have some alarms with sirens anf strobe lights that go off with motion. The alarms scare them. I can't seem to upload some pictures of my setup but I have posted them previously. Good luck...

Thanks for the help! The DNR assured me bob cats have a lot of respect for electric fences and won't mess with the birds if I keep power on. Question : Where would I get a battery back up for an electric powered charger? Mine puts out 12,000 volts.Thanks again!

 

[cmom]

My charger does too. I use a battery with an inverter. The fence charger plugs into the inverter.

 

[McChooky]

My charger does too. I use a battery with an inverter. The fence charger plugs into the inverter.

Thanks again!I'll do some research and see what I can come up with . Its worth it for the peace of mind! Have a blessed day!