Electric Fencing vs. Humans - No More Escaping!

Human errors have been a constant problem for our electric fencing. That being, people keep forgetting to turn the energizer back on, once they are done caring for our livestock. Our search for a solution led us to Amazon, where found this alerting system, that will flash a BRIGHT RED light if your fence is off, or grounded out and in a low voltage state. It has saved us many many time so far! This problem isn't just specific to us on our Homestead - many homesteaders have the same problem (how many times has Justin Rhodes had to chase animals around, because someone forgot to turn the fence back on?) - we're hoping this video will help someone.
Speedrite Fence Alert: amzn.to/2KYFeBb
Manufacturer Info:
+ Can be used on any type of electric fence including steel or aluminum wire and on portable poly products
+ Works with all energizers, it is not intended to flash when the fence is operating properly
+ No ground wires or external powers sources required
+ Typical battery life is 5 years on standby or up to 2 weeks of continuous flashing
+ Two preset voltage triggers can be selected
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[@NS-pf2zc]

Nifty! Its not too often the fence is forgotten here, mostly because everyone hates chasing loose animals! However, I love that it would alert if the voltage is low or grounded out.

[@littlemisswannabehomesteader]

What an excellent tool to have on the homestead! Its easy enough and affordable!

[@Bizzybugproductions]

Keeps the workers from escaping "the ranch"

[@dollyperry3020]

Great video and great fix!

[@reneep9968]

Great little tool! Thanks for the great tip! Blessings...

[@GinchyGirlCreatesAndGardens]

That is a pretty cool set up !!! And the alert is cool too, but i like the way you did your wiring on your fences !.

[@1870s]

Its working out great!

[@jerrylansbury9558]

Imagine if the power company turned the power off each time they done work on the lines ? Shock therapy is good for a person. Afterwards its relaxing ! Learn to work with the fence when its hot......or just simply take hold of it and work on it. Can use a sheet of styro-foam to stand on to work on it. My wife always took care of the calves in the creek bottom. After putting the calves out.......she came home and complained the calves were out. This went on for a week. I asked her if she checked the fence. She said its up and ok. I had no idea she was unplugging the fencer before she went to check and feed the calves. She always forgot to turn it back on. Bottom line. I wired it direct. No more unplugging it. Problem solved !

[@ladyb003]

Nice gadget to have. Thanks for sharing

[@yellow3222]

I have a solar light at the top of one of my posts and it just happens to shock every time the electric fence zaps and it’s pointed out my bedroom window

[@ontariohomestead7135]

That sounds awesome

[@ziegenvinehomestead]

Great idea! We have goats that know how to unplug the wire... so this would be great!!!

[@jndeprez4362]

Thanks (from Belgium )

[@brianwilliams8162]

Thank u duck dynasty guy 😊

[@richardmcdonald7565]

Suggest that you also put up some signs next to the gates... telling whoever is last, to turn the power back on. Or.. fire them. lol

[@cassityart7001]

Have one. Works well. I would also buy an upgrade that sends an alert to our phones. Techie but handy when property is out of sight. Trail cam has alerts already. ❤️

[@1870s]

Super idea!! We like techie 😝

[@zebradun7407]

My problem is me, The Horses and dogs stay away from the fence after one shock but I get shocked at least once a week, at least I know the thing is on and working.

[@1870s]

Lol, it's gotten me once

[@largefamilyruralliving7434]

We have been forgetting ours a lot lately, good to know there is something like that. Does it take a battery then?

[@1870s]

Yeah. One of those tiny round disk ones. About size of a nickle. Supposed to last a couple years.

[@lamagmagrah8494]

How do I electrify a my house fence so thieves can't touch it or break my fence to get in the yard I need the fence to be a very very high current where if they touch it they can die

[@krisaskew5801]

Oh, it’s easy! All you have to do is {redacted due to criminal safety} and that should take care of any unwanted guests that may decide to pick your tomatoes.

[@joemc111]

Wow that’s a nice gadget it might not work as good in the desert area of the country not enough moisture in the air I’m new to your channel nice information see you tomorrow

[@1870s]

Hard to even do electric fences in super dry soil, you'll have ground issues.

[@Courtney-wx9bu]

Cool little gadget.

[@1870s]

Its saved our bacon a few times!

[@Courtney-wx9bu]

That 1870's Homestead oh those sweet piggies. ❤ ☺

[@BLHomestead]

Thats awesome. Thank god you don't have sand for soil. Where we are it is 95% sand. An electric fence will not work in sand. Unless it is moist. In the summer it dries out and you get no ground. So no electric fence. It has been a constant battle. We have one to keep things out here. I have 3 eight foot grounding rods and still can't get a ground. Ugh. That would be a cool little gadget to have.

[@101aqha]

Funny how everyone remembers to turn it off but nobody rembers to turn it on.

[@1870s]

Yep, it's pretty funny the way people work 😄

[@amazingrazin]

I don't turn mine off, if I get shocked, no big deal. I understand with kids though.

[@LifeOnBeagleRoad]

We have had electric netting for a year and never hooked up the power. We are terrified! lol

[@1870s]

It zaps pretty good.

[@LifeOnBeagleRoad]

Genius idea!

[@jndeprez4362]

I am not a 'fan' of too many electronic gadgets. I work in the compressor branch, and in the '90 I never had problems with service and optimizing screw compressors, a pressure switch, a temperature switch and delta P. controler and every 6 months 'basic service' and OK for +10 years. "Now with the electronics and the different types of controllers and sensors I waste more time to set up the service and other barrometers than the 'actual maintenance + check this and preventively replace that (NOT NECESSARY COST ! ) ' on the compressor, people on the office desk are more concerned with checking the hourly readings of a machine on the PC, instead of doing their job ! "Planing the jobs. " . Machine builders in 2000 do not earn much on sales, so they have to get their profit from the service with "brand service kits". (Knowing that there are only a few manufacturers of air, oil filters such as "MAN" (In the EU) / same with car service. Only oil, oilfilter, check and every 100.000Km distribution belt. And preventively a drop of oil or greass, and a good visual inspection of parts, suspension of pipes and connections is sufficient ! JN

[@HiddenMeadowFarm]

We are sometimes our worst enemy. 😀

[@1870s]

Indeed!

[@maniacalmonster2293]

What do you mean solution? Make sure the people that are out there caring for this stuff are responsible enough to communicate with each other to turn the fence back on. Lmao!

[@Bizzybugproductions]

Whats up with the title?

[@1870s]

What's wrong with it?

[@Bizzybugproductions]

@@1870s are you keeping humans from escaping?

[@stevek5416]

If humans are your problem, just wire it up to be always on.

[@1870s]

Lol

[@jbaker4900]

Terrible choice of words for a title.

[@PositiveInsightss]

I really hate to be the dumbass to ask but im very curious do you have a 1870 home... 🤣🤣💀 Edit : I'm not trying to offend I really want to know

[@1870s]

Yes, original homestead and home was established in 1876. Well, the original homestead had 40+ acres and we just have 7 of that, but proud to own a piece of American history! The street we live on was actually named after the settling family ❤️🌱

[@PositiveInsightss]

@@1870s awesome man !