How Do You Find A Break In An Underground Wire?
Underground fences are a popular way of protecting your dogs as well as your neighbors. However, the wire can become broken, making the underground fence system fail. The system is designed to let you know when a failure occurs.The transmitter box will display an error light or will emit a beeping sound. There are two ways to find a break in an underground wire. The simple way is to visually inspect the fence area. If this does not work you can use an AM radio to help find the break. Do a visual inspection of the area. Underground wires can often be broken by digging, edging or planting. Walk along the fence line and look for spots that have been recently dug. Check inside the hole for a broken wire. Test the wire connections. Make sure the connection between the transmitter and the wire is not loose, broken or disconnected. Check the wire joint connections. Buy an RF choke and a portable AM radio. “RF” stands for radio high frequency; “choke” refers to choking or blocking an electrica
