"John H" wrote in message
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The proper way to test the fence is to pick a live blade of grass or
weed about a foot long. While holding it, touch it to the fence at the
tip. If nothing is felt, touch it about halfway up. If still nothing,
touch it about an inch or two from your fingers. If still nothing, the
fence is not 'hot'.

If anything is felt, it will be only a small 'tingle'.

From a farm boy.
--

John H


I have no problem quickly brushing my fingers on the wires on Mrs.E.'s
electric fence to see if it's on.
It's just the surprises that bother me. She rarely turns them on anymore
anyway. The horses learn to stay clear.
I am just not ready to **** on the wire yet. After a couple of Sam Adams's
Lager, mine's not a stream of droplets.

Eisboch