What can dairy farmers do to reduce the possibility of stray voltage?
The presence of stray voltage at a dairy operation is impossible to eliminate without giving up features of the system’s design that address reliability, equipment protection and the safety of humans and animals. However, there are options available to reduce stray voltage to the point that it has no adverse effect on livestock or livestock operations. We make every effort to ensure that such efforts result in the protection of all customers’ best interests. By request, we will install a neutral isolator at a facility, completely separating the customer’s grounded system from the broader and more extensive grounding system of Idaho Power. For more information on the risks associated with this option, please call Idaho Power’s customer service center at 1-800-488-6151 or 388-2323 from the Treasure Valley and ask to speak with a Power Quality Engineer.
