The earth connection

The ground

Rif. T1
1.20 m high galvanized ground stake. Essential
We should call it "the connection with soil moisture".
The ground is perhaps one of the most underestimated yet most important aspects for proper fence operation.
Think about it: if we had to make a theoretical calculation of the need for an energizer like ours to cover all its fence electrification capabilities, we would need to use a ground stake with a diameter of 20 millimetres and a length of 6 metres!

What does this mean?

This means that the ground stake has an important primary function: to reach the first layers of moist soil. As you know, soil consists of many layers and each location has different soil morphology. Well, with the stake we need to reach the first moist layers so that the current can then travel as far as possible.
In fact, in very dry soil, if you haven't reached this layer, the horse, even if it touches the tape, will remain isolated.

A trick to verify that the ground is working properly is this: when it's connected to the system in operation, touch it with one hand or use the line tester Rif.18 to verify that there is no current. If the tester doesn't light up, it means the ground is working. If it lights up, to improve it, install two stakes Rif. T1a about 3 metres away, well connected to the first one and to each other using stainless steel or galvanized steel wire or an appropriate cable.
You'll see the result!

In summer - with very dry conditions - yes!
Thanks to electromagnetic induction fields, this is possible under certain particular conditions.
So metal water troughs or feeders can become electrified and therefore leave bad memories with our horses.

What to do?
Simple, just ground them by connecting them with a ground stake
Rif. T1.