Re: [NTLK] Stupid things

From: Peter H. Coffin (hellsop_at_ninehells.com)
Date: Fri May 23 2003 - 13:36:25 PDT


Antony Lawrence wrote:
>
> Remember that it only takes between 20-40 volts to kill most farm
> animals, cattle, sheep etc..
>
> That is why farmers/zoo's and animal reserves use 12v car battery
> based electric fence systems.

To use a barnyard metaphore, hogwash. Animal control electric fencing steps
the battery power up to about 8-10 KILOvolts, at absolutely minimal current.

I'm not sure I'd hire an electrician that makes that kind of mistake.

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