What is an acceptable level of stray voltage?
Idaho Power has established a threshold level of 1 volt at the livestock-point-of-contact. This is slightly less than the voltage of a single standard flashlight battery (1.5 volts) and is consistent with U.S. Department of Agriculture findings. If levels above 1 volt are detected, the company will determine the degree to which the levels can be attributed to the company’s system and the degree to which they can be attributed to the customer’s electrical system. Our stray voltage technicians will take necessary steps to remedy any issues with the system and advise the customer of possible actions to address those originating at the customer’s facility.
