Can this wire be used for above ground application for electric dog fencing stapled above ground vs direct burial
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Certainly! The PE jacket will protect the wire from the sun and snow, rain, etc.
1191162
it's best if the wire is buried where people walk. it doesn't have to be buried to work. both ends of the wire connects to the rock and forms a loop. I initially tried to make a very narrow loop about 30' long and 5' wide but I believe the electric field from each wire cancelled the signal out. Frustrating to have the dog just sit on top of the wires and nothing happening. This is very nice solid core copper wire. I also tried braided speaker wire (works), and aluminum wire (works). both far cheaper alternatives.
1038236
I used this wire for an electronic dog fence. It is buried in my yard and has not been harmed by any of the elements.
1502773
If it were rated, it would say so. Direct Burial cable is normally armored.
991712
It's exactly like any regular electric fence so it should work with wire, rope, tape or whatever you want to use...so long as it conducts electricity. This thing is really great and I'm very happy with it. Despite having a relatively small solar collector it sure seems to store enough electricity to easily do the job. In the end the most important thing is to make sure nothing is shorting-out. I've noticed if the wind is blowing and a fresh green leaf gets on the wire, it can conduct enough electricity so you keep hearing a "clack" as the voltage jumps...but this can happen with any system, just keep objects clear.
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Hi Jamie No the cable is not shielded nor is it rated for direct burial. Keep in mind shielded CAT6 is very expensive, and unless it really need for your application, such as around extremely high voltage transformer or power feed cables, it isn't need in a office/home environment. Last time I did a job in NJ at a power substation I paid $899 per 1000' spool. Secondly if you are going to be burying the cable I would suggest using Grey PVC conduit, a roll of non-metalic water tight conduit; then you wouldn't have to worry about the cable being outdoor rated or a need for shielded. Also be sure to check with your local building department for low voltage regulations, and call for a underground mark out for utilities. "Call before you dig" Regards Donald DAvanzo Sunshine Technology Services Rockaway Park, NY
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I'm not a licensed electrician, but that being said.... I have done a lot of "DIY" jobs. I don't believe this is rated for burial, at least there's no indication on the jacket that it is. However, if your going to be runing conduit underground (PVC or steal with water tight fittings) and running this inside (check code) but I'd say you should be fine. I'd aslo say cost wise you'd probbaly be better off with 4 individual wires that a jacketed cable....
1853499
this cable has dual coating and is meant for direct burial. It would just fine
110076
I don't think so. I use it for an electric fence around my garden. It hooks up to wires.
1276645
The above ground section can be used. You just have to have a continuous loop and if you don't want your pet to get zapped at any particular area you need to twist the wires together for the area you don't want your pet zapped at i.e. door area. We ran our above ground wires through PPE tubing to protect from damage. But to be sure you may want to contact tech support at Petsafe.
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No, that is wrong. I use this wire with the PetSafe YardMax and it works perfectly fine.Perhaps you are confusing twisted wire with stranded wire. Twisted wire, when referring to in ground dog fences, is when two different wires (stranded or solid core) are twisted together to create a "dead spot" in your fence system.
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I am not familar with net fencing. I hooked up my Fi-Shock 2 Mile Solar Charger to a chain-link fence using a single wire placed on the plastic insulators that were hooked to the chain-link fence. The most difficult thing for me was finding someone to hammer the tall grounding rod into the earth. I am keeping in a dog. I am sorry I don't know anything about the net fencing.
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I've used this fence twice. The first time, we did bury it in a circle around the property. The second time, we weaved it above ground in a chicken-wire fence that was already there. It worked just fine either way. However, when using it above ground, you do have to worry about the line breaking more than if it was protected by being underground. This being said, if the line is going to be subjected to harsh elements, I would recommend a stronger wire (which you can pick up at any home improvement store or online). I hope this answers your question.
1575779
I used outdoor landscape lighting wire. It is very heavy gauge and is less expensive. It is perfect for this application. You can find it at any big box hardware store.
1347119
Yes you can. Think of it as a conductive sheet. So taping wire to it anywhere will alow you to ground it.
549832
I used the wire to stiffen a 7 foot deer fence around our property. I used aluminum crimping sleeves once I had looped the wire around each of the fence poles. I used a crimping tool that you can buy on Amazon to squeeze the sleeves. I think they are just saying that they do not rate the wire to hold any significant weight overhead. I would imagine a 1/16 wire could fatigue. Just a guess as it was not applicable for my application.
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Hello Jovan, The cable isn't rated for direct burial but alot of customers have installed PVC piping and fed our cable through it. Thanks, Mediabridge Customer Support 856-216-8222 support@mediabridgeproducts.com