Fence down or reading low? Work the flowcharts and find the fault.
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For me it goes back to the old saying, “You don't really know a subject until you have to teach it”. I have been repairing and building electric fences with my Dad for our beef herd and sheep flock as long as I can remember. However, it did not take much time as Quality Assurance Manager at Kencove Farm Fence
When an electric fence isn’t working properly, the most common culprit is reduced voltage. Whether it's caused by vegetation, poor grounding, or damaged components, voltage loss can compromise the entire system and leave animals uncontained. That’s why fault finding is one of the most important maintenance tasks for any electric fence setup.
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Use this quick reference guide to diagnose voltage loss and energizer faults. Click below to see the steps in action.
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Winter takes its toll on everything, including your fence. Fence repair season is coming, and now is the perfect time to stock up on all your fence repair essentials. Find your fence type below to locate your corresponding list of fence repair products.
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Repairing your high-tensile electric fence can be complicated. Luckily, Kencove is here to help. With a few tools and supplies, your fence will be ready for spring calves, grazing sheep, or happy horses. Ideally, you want to read 6,000 to 8,000 volts or more on your fence. In our previous blog we detailed a quick list of products you will
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Similar to high-tensile fence, coated high-tensile wire can be repaired easily with a few tools and materials. As a quick refresher from our last blog, you will need to do a quick walk around your fence line. Once you have noted your major repairs, such as broken insulators, cracked posts, sagging wires, or loose braces, you can start creating your
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Stray voltage and electrical interference can cause unexpected problems in your electric fence setup. While electric fences are designed to control animals efficiently, the electrical current doesn’t always stay on its intended path. Instead of returning cleanly to the energizer’s ground bed, some electrons may take an unintended route—causing electrical noise or disruptions in nearby systems.
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The freeze-thaw cycles, ice storms, heavy snow loads, and months of wind work quietly on your fence line all season long — and by the time the ground thaws and you're ready to turn animals out, the damage is already done. A leaning post here. A dead wire there. A section of woven wire lying flat in the mud.
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Fresh, green vegetation comes as a relief for livestock owners. It usually means a break in weather and a reduced feed bill. As spring kicks into high gear, it’s easy to fall behind pace. In this blog Kencove offers a Spring Fencing Checklist to help you get out on pasture and take advantage of the fresh forage.
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