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At a Glance:
Instead of a single six to eight foot copper rod, each complete kit contains four individual 2-foot copper-clad sections,
which is what makes the revolutionary Sectional Copper Ground Kit uniquely simple to transport, and very easy to
install. Three sectional ground rod kits, spaced at least 10 apart in a triangular configuration, are recommended to
complete each ElectroBraid system. Dry, rocky, sandy or frozen soils may require more sectional ground rod kits.
Also, longer electric fences often require grounding systems with multiple rods. Heres all you do...
Insert the male end of the ground rod into the hardened-steel tip
First... select the right location -- it should be within 25 feet of the energizer and 50 feet from any other grounding
system. Using a wrench, tighten the hardened steel tip onto the first 2 ground rod section. This makes it easier to
break through rocks below the ground.
Place the black anvil onto the female end of the ground rod
This will protect the threads on the end of the ground rod from becoming damaged during installation. This anvil is
removed, and reused for each 2 section.
Using a rubber mallet, simply hammer the first section into the ground, with the specially designed anvil on the end
you are hammering, and the hardened steel tip in the ground.
TIP: While pounding in your ground rods, apply a steady stream of water at the entry point. This helps soften the
ground for easier installation.
Place the anvil on top before hammering each section into the ground, to prevent damage to the threads. Attach the
additional sections, repeating steps 2 and 3 -- make sure that the last segment is about 5 inches above the ground.
Once all 4 sections are in the ground, you will have a full 8 ground rod.
Attach the clamp to the ground rod & the wire to the clamp
Use a wrench to tighten the ground rod clamp onto the top ground rod section. Then thread the copper lead out wire
through the bolts of the ground rod clamp.
Connect the ground wires, and repeat with more Sectional Ground Rods to complete your ElectroBraid grounding
system. Its really that simple! The ElectroBraid Sectional Copper Ground Kit uses the best materials, and ensures
that your fence system can function properly, keeping your horse safe.
Expert Tips
Follow the instructions in the owners manual, they will guide you through the process. One terminal of the charger
will connect to the fence while the other terminal will connect to earth ground wire. Click on image at right to enlarge.
Sandy, dry and rocky soils may require a ground-wire return system or "Two Wire System".
Make sure you have connected the grounding rod properly: It must go to the ground terminal on the charger.
Do not make the mistake of connecting it to the fence wire or fence terminal!
Longer fences or areas where the soil is dry rocky or sandy may require more grounding rods. Multiple rods should
be 10 feet apart and 50 feet from any other grounding system. Each rod will then need to be connected using
insulated wire.
Grounding rods may be copper or galvanized. The benefit of copper is that it transports the electrical charge more
efficiently than the galvanized rod; however, it is more expensive than a galvanized rod.
A: An animal touching the fence wire and the earth simultaneously provides a path for electricity to follow.
The electricity passes through the animal into the soil and back to the ground rods, which are connected to the
ground terminal of the fence charger. Only then is the circuit complete and the animal receives an electrical shock.
A: We recommend an 8-foot ground rod/clamp/20,000 volt insulated hook-up wire in most cases.
Q: Besides the charger, posts and fence wire, what else do I need
for properly grounding my fence?
A: Youll need several other items to properly ground your electric fence. Here's what we recommend:
(Three) 6-foot or 8-foot copper or galvanized 5/8" ground rods (A-7, A-21 or A-22)
Line clamps to connect insulated hookup wire to the fence line. The type of clamp used will vary with the
type of fence line you are using.
A: Check your ground system by placing a metal rod (12-18 inches) into the ground at a distance of about 3 feet
from the ground rod(s).
Attach one voltmeter lead to the metal rod and connect the other lead to the ground rod. If the voltmeter shows more
than 500 volts (0.5 kilovolts), it will be necessary to replace the existing ground rod by a longer one, or to add more
ground rods. The distance between any two ground rods should be at least 10 feet.
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