Ground wire return fence
For dry, sandy or frozen ground conditions, where soil
conductivity is low. The animal receives a shock when it
completes a circuit between a live wire and a ground wire. The
fence above has both live wires and ground wires (not
insulated to the post). The ground wire is connected back to
the grounding system.
Installing and testing a ground system
Select a suitable site for the ground system. Site needs to be:
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At least 33” (10 m) from other ground systems (e.g.
telephone, 110-240V power supply or the ground system
from another electric fence energizer).
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Away from stock or other traffic that could interfere with
the installation.
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At a site that can be easily observed for maintenance.
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Ideally at a site that has damp soil (e.g. a shaded or swampy
location). Note that the ground does not need to be directly
