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Troubleshooting Questions
How to fix common netting mistakes
TROUBLESHOOT
REPAIR
After turning on the energizer, test the fence with a fence tester (p. 80). The voltage should be 3000V minimum to deter predators.
Q. Is the fence or energizer at fault? A. Testing the energizer:
1.Turn off the energizer (inset above) and disconnect it from the fence.
2. Turn the energizer back on and test
the terminals with a fence tester. If the energizer reads less than 4000V, the energizer (or its battery) is the problem. If the tester reads more than 5000V, the energizer is working properly and the fence is malfunctioning. Check fence for contact with the soil or weeds.
If you continue to have issues, call Premier (see p. 3 for information).
Q. How do I fix a break in my net?
A. Each net is equipped with a repair kit containing brass ferrules, conductive
twine, post tops and bottom clips. Use a fisherman’s knot to re-tie the broken strand. Clamp brass ferrules over the knot to hold it securely in place.
Q. How do I put in replacement posts? A. Start at the bottom of the net and
interweave the new post upwards. Once done, place the lowest all-black strand in the replacement bottom clip and slide it up the steel ground spike. Then attach the top strand to the cap on top of post.
Problem
Line Post
Problem
End Post
Energized wire caught by built-in line post spike (left) and by end post spike (right). This creates an immediate “dead short” in the fence.
Q. What are the most common mistakes? A. • Not monitoring the net’s voltage.
3000V minimum! Failure can result in escaped or entangled birds/ animals. Predators frequently check the fence—they are not deterred by nonelectrified fence.
• Not training livestock to electric fence. Set up fence next to a permanent fence, energize it, then introduce animals to the fence.
• Allowing the lowest live strand
to catch the ground spike (above). Result—a direct short through the metal spike into the soil. Voltage will be very low (or zero). Animals/birds will go through the net.
• Rolling net like a carpet (bottom right) instead of first folding by the posts. It’s needless work and time. (70%
of returned nets are improperly rolled. Perhaps merely a coincidence?)
• After folding, rolling the posts toward the net folds. Correct way is to roll the net to the posts (#2 at right).
• Using the wrong (usually too small) energizer for the birds/animals, conditions and number of nets.
• Allowing it to contact metal, wood, or too much grass/weeds. These steal voltage from the fence.
Q. Why is my netting grounding out?
A. When netting touches any grounded
object such as green grass, weeds, metal or buildings, it can leak energy away, especially with the metal objects. To avoid this, install the net 2"–3" away from buildings or metal objects, and keep grass short.
Q. Some of my netting wires are being chewed or cut. Why?
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A. The lower wires may not be “hot” enough to prevent small animals (rodents) from chewing and cutting through them with their sharp teeth. Check fence voltage—should be 3000V minimum. Keep grass/weeds short.
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Storing Net
The CORRECT way
Fold netting first, then roll
Step 1. Pick it up sequentially by the posts. The netting naturally folds into sections as you do this. Keep the posts in a bundle in your hands.
STEP 1
Correct
Post/Spikes
Step 2. Lay the folds neatly on the ground. Starting at the end opposite the posts, roll the folded net toward the posts. Use the exposed end-post tie strings to secure it as a roll. Hang the netting in a barn or shed to prevent rodent access.
The INCORRECT way
Do NOT roll netting like carpet
STEP 2
Correct
Post/Spikes
Rolling the net from one end to the other as you would roll a carpet. It’s hard work and takes a long time—both to roll and later unroll.
Incorrect
Post/Spikes
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