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    Jul 6, 2011, 10:22 AM
    Electrical fence
    We live on an island in the Caribbean and have installed an electric fence for security. We have a wooden ramp that connects to our deck. We have installed a 110v controller producing 7000 volts on 4 wires that cross our ramp and one wire that encircles the deck. The controller is grounded to 3 copper/galvanized poles located 10 feet apart 50 to 70 feet from our home ground. My question is: Since wood, flip flops and rubber sole shoes are not great conductors will an intruder actually receive a jolt if they were to touch the wires. (I know that I don't want to test it and am hoping you can provide me the answer without me having to have my wife test it). Thank you for your time... Frank Reed
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    Jul 6, 2011, 07:37 PM

    Are you trying to kill someone?

    What is the amperage being sent across the wires?
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    Jul 6, 2011, 11:17 PM

    Tear that thing down NOW. You will definitely kill someone, probably yourself. At that voltage you probably don't have to touch it to get shocked.

    From my farm boy days, a long time ago, the voltage on electric fences for livestock was about 40 volts.
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    Jul 7, 2011, 02:52 AM

    Here are two electric fences that produces 7000 volts:

    View a demonstration of how electronic security fencing works by EGD

    Build Your Electric Fence | Grange Co-op

    What unit make and model number do you have?
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    Jul 7, 2011, 09:33 AM
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    A Zareba 110 v 60hz 15 mile controller
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    Jul 7, 2011, 09:47 AM
    Yep, Zareba Systems was one of many I found.

    Then did you get a tester?

    ZarebaŽ Electric Fence Accessories, Fence Testers | ZarebaSystems.com

    I will say this, these are designed for livestock, you mention "intruder".

    I am not sure what these systems do to humans.

    Morally and legally I think this is something you need to confirm.
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