Introduction to the work of electronic energizer
2023年9月22日
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2023年9月27日
Human-elephant conflict is an enormous challenge for farmers, conservationists, and political leaders to deal with. Elephants are intelligent animals that can cause significant damage to crops and property, leading to economic losses and even human fatalities. However, tools to mitigate human-elephant conflict are expensive and will always need to be maintained requiring enormous resources from a range of different stakeholders.
One potential solution to this problem is the use of electrified fences. Electrified fences are a potentially effective measure for reducing human-elephant conflict where it already occurs. They are mostly installed in linear sections, each up to 20km in length, and stand up to 1.82 meters high. Fences typically consist of three wires, two of which are live. Loops are also used as a security mechanism to prevent elephants from pulling down the wires.
An electric fence is comprised of the following components: a solar panel that converts sunshine into electricity; a charge control which regulates the flow of power into a battery; a battery that stores the electricity generated by the solar panel; an energizer that converts the power stored in the battery into a pulse of electricity down the live wires of a fence; wooden fence posts that have to be treated so that they are not eaten by termites; high tensile wires that are either live (connected to the energizer) or earthed; plastic or porcelain insulators on the wooden fence posts for the live wires to pass through, ensuring the electric current is not interfered with; and a strainer post to ensure the fence wires are well supported and are pulled tight. Loops are a security mechanism securing the Electric pulse to flow over the top of the post. Elephants cannot get their trunks around to pull them down.
When an elephant touches the fence, they receive a short, sharp shock that deters them from pushing against it again. Elephants are highly intelligent animals that learn from observation, so they approach the fences with caution.
However, it is important to note that prevention is safer, simpler, and probably cheaper in the long term than trying to cure the problem of human-elephant conflict. Proper land-use planning can reduce cultivation and prevent the fragmentation of natural habitats where elephants live. This can help to prevent human-elephant conflict from occurring in the first place.
Electric fences create an electrical circuit when touched by animals. They use a power energizer to convert power into high voltage pulses. One terminal releases pulses along a wire, while the other is connected to a ground rod. When an animal touches both the wire and the ground, it completes the circuit and receives an electric shock. The shock's effects depend on voltage, pulse energy, contact, and current route. It can range from barely noticeable to lethal.
Early AC fence chargers used transformers and switches, but had unpredictable voltage. Later systems used solid-state circuits, improving reliability but not voltage control. "Weed burner" chargers destroyed weeds but caused fires. Modern energizers emit regular high voltage pulses, regardless of animal contact. Some chargers store voltage and release it when animals touch the wires.
The choice of energizer depends on the fenced area and location. Energizers can be connected to power sources or use solar panels or batteries.
Deciding on the voltage you need
When building an electric fence, it is important to consider the type of animal you are trying to fence in or out. Different animals require different voltages and fence designs. Here are the recommended voltage requirements for fencing animals:
Beef Cattle (3,500 V)
Dairy Cattle (3,000 V)
Horses (2,500 V)
Pigs (3,000 V)
Pets (750 V)
Llamas (6,000 V)
Sheep (6,000 V)
Goats (6,000 V)
For wildlife exclusion, the recommended voltages are:
Bears (7,000 V)
Wild Hogs (6,000 V)
Wolves and Coyotes (6,000 V)
Deer (4,000 V)
Raccoons (4,000 V)
Rabbits (1,000 V)
Please note that these are general guidelines and it is advisable to consult with experts or professionals in electric fencing to determine the appropriate voltage for your specific situation.
Building an electric fence
As previously said, the ease of building an electric fence is part of the appeal to this fencing. This fence requires minimal installation tools.
For materials, you will need:
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An energizer
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Ground rods
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Insulators
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Posts
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High tensile smooth or electric wire
There are a variety of electric wire styles to choose from. Lydite sells everything from high tensile smooth wire to various gauges of electric fence wire.
