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Failure modes electronic fence
My galagher electric fence generator used to give around 6kV, but now
is only giving around 3kV unloaded. What are the usual suspects, and is it user-repairable? It is purely electronic, no moving parts. Leif -- Husk kørelys bagpå, hvis din bilfabrikant har taget den idiotiske beslutning at undlade det. |
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Failure modes electronic fence
On 07/07/2013 17:51, Leif Neland wrote:
My galagher electric fence generator used to give around 6kV, but now is only giving around 3kV unloaded. What are the usual suspects, and is it user-repairable? It is purely electronic, no moving parts. Leif Is there an intermediary high voltage stage with a pair of caps to store the energy, that is fired into the final stage, and one has failed? |
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Failure modes electronic fence
On Sun, 07 Jul 2013 18:51:41 +0200, Leif Neland
wrote: My galagher electric fence generator used to give around 6kV, but now is only giving around 3kV unloaded. http://www.gallagherusa.com/electric-fencing/default.aspx A model number would be helpful. There are schematics of sorts on the internet, but without a model number, it's difficult to offer anything specific: https://www.google.com/search?q=fence+charger+schematic&tbm=isch Does it have an internal voltmeter or are you using something externally? Is it a solar/battery powered or AC line powered? Check the battery or AC line voltages. What are the usual suspects, and is it user-repairable? It is purely electronic, no moving parts. I've never been inside a Gallagher electric fence generator, but if it's like the others I've played with, they're covered with high voltage corona dope or potting compound, making repair difficult or impossible. The high voltage is also a great way to get hurt. However, I did fix one such fence controller by simply cleaning the potting compound and insulators with alcohol. You can also turn it on at night, in a dark room, and see if there's any corona discharge or arcing. AFTER CLEANING, add some corona dope to those areas arcs or blue glows to give it better insulation. -- Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558 |
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Failure modes electronic fence
"Leif Neland" wrote in message ...
My Galagher electric fence generator used to give around 6kV, but now is only giving around 3kV unloaded. The watermelon has dried out! |
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Failure modes electronic fence
William Sommerwerck wrote: "Leif Neland" wrote in message ... My Galagher electric fence generator used to give around 6kV, but now is only giving around 3kV unloaded. The watermelon has dried out! That's a seedy reply. |
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