I get this system was inexpensive and mostly made from salvaged materials, but there are so many potential fail points. Braided wire + pvc pipe acting as an insulator + wire to hold pvc pipe +metal post= 4 potential fail points. Alternative would be fiberglass post + braided wire= 2 possible fail points instead of 4.
I've made a few mistakes when I started aka what I was going through in this video. Otherwise I have pens I made years old with zero issues. If done right it lasts forever. It's always about cost. That's what a true engineer does. I've tried a upright PVC pipe similar to simply a fiberglass rod design you described but noticed during the morning or especially in a rain the condensation/water on the vertical stick causes arcing and rapid damage to the wire
Nah, you say 2 points, by ignoring how to attach the wire to the post. You're not just planning to tape it on, right? So you need an attachment.. to the wire +1, then to the post +1.. 2 +1 +1 =4.. Nah, fiberglass rods are urbanite's solutions: Pretty, but too much $, for what you get. Too fragile, especially to drive into real ground _(..repeatedly .. for years as you move your fences..),_ too sharp when broken, non-decomposable - so shards are a danger even decades later, broken portions can't be reattached nor lengthened. In the future, maybe try to resist offering soccer-mom-magazine advice to people well experienced in their own life.. Imo, Rowow's solution is superb in every practical way.
@@Rowow I have had the same issue with PVC pipes when wet or when old and sun damaged. Especially using my larger chargers (8 to 20 joule), Never had that issue with fiberglass rods, hundreds and 20 yrs plus. I cannot explain why but I haven't. Even when alternating hot and ground wires 4" apart. This is with hundreds of rods in use for permanent and rotating fields over the last 20 years. I used all kinds of rigs for the 30 years before that.
So.. part of your containment strategy involves ..how can I say it.. ..establishing/communicating a _cooperative_ sense of "home," with outside the fence as "safe exploration buffer," and outside your property is "Danger: Other's Protected Territory" ? In psychology this is called a Secure Base.. an under-appreciated philosophy imo..
yes! very important having them know their home area, be well fed and happy so they have no incentive to run out. If they are too constricted or too hungry then they are more prone to want to get out. Its easy to get them back in with some food though.
Unless you have a strong outside containment fence that is not seen here, you are the reason that there is a feral hog problem. Two wires only keep a hog in that wants to stay in. This is the reason some states are trying to restrict hog and heritage breeds. Please use some of your profits from hogs to begin to build a better fence system. I wont be supporting your channel.
@@Rowow Not good enough.. Concrete moat, and alligators with laser-beams attached to their hedz, 40 ft I-beams with1" cables carrying 200 kilovolts.. You know, _"Jurassic Park"_ meets _"Dr. Evil" (no relation)_ crossover..
Very nice video Mr Rowow
Nice progress on the farm!
Greg Judy says when a animal jumps the fence to put him in the freezer...before he teaches the others to jump the fence.
Ive taught her to quit she hasnt gotten out in months this video was recorded a while ago
something i use also is i grab a weed or long blade of grass and put it on the fence and the closer you get the stronger the pulse is on your hand
Also to tighten easily i use a step in post and then twist it to use as a strainer to tighten easily
Killing it man. The progress, not the pig. Well ok.. maybe the pig too, but not yet lol
The thumbnail looks like a baby Joel Salatin lol
I get this system was inexpensive and mostly made from salvaged materials, but there are so many potential fail points. Braided wire + pvc pipe acting as an insulator + wire to hold pvc pipe +metal post= 4 potential fail points. Alternative would be fiberglass post + braided wire= 2 possible fail points instead of 4.
I've made a few mistakes when I started aka what I was going through in this video. Otherwise I have pens I made years old with zero issues. If done right it lasts forever. It's always about cost. That's what a true engineer does. I've tried a upright PVC pipe similar to simply a fiberglass rod design you described but noticed during the morning or especially in a rain the condensation/water on the vertical stick causes arcing and rapid damage to the wire
I forgot to add: When using a poly tape or braid use the ones with stainless and copper wires. Really carries the power better.
Nah, you say 2 points, by ignoring how to attach the wire to the post. You're not just planning to tape it on, right?
So you need an attachment.. to the wire +1, then to the post +1.. 2 +1 +1 =4..
Nah, fiberglass rods are urbanite's solutions: Pretty, but too much $, for what you get. Too fragile, especially to drive into real ground _(..repeatedly .. for years as you move your fences..),_ too sharp when broken, non-decomposable - so shards are a danger even decades later, broken portions can't be reattached nor lengthened.
In the future, maybe try to resist offering soccer-mom-magazine advice to people well experienced in their own life..
Imo, Rowow's solution is superb in every practical way.
@@Dr.JustIsWrong Your experience with raising hogs on pasture with electric fences is what?
@@Rowow
I have had the same issue with PVC pipes when wet or when old and sun damaged. Especially using my larger chargers (8 to 20 joule), Never had that issue with fiberglass rods, hundreds and 20 yrs plus. I cannot explain why but I haven't. Even when alternating hot and ground wires 4" apart.
This is with hundreds of rods in use for permanent and rotating fields over the last 20 years. I used all kinds of rigs for the 30 years before that.
So.. part of your containment strategy involves ..how can I say it..
..establishing/communicating a _cooperative_ sense of "home," with outside the fence as "safe exploration buffer," and outside your property is "Danger: Other's Protected Territory" ?
In psychology this is called a Secure Base.. an under-appreciated philosophy imo..
yes! very important having them know their home area, be well fed and happy so they have no incentive to run out. If they are too constricted or too hungry then they are more prone to want to get out. Its easy to get them back in with some food though.
Doesn't the vegetation on the wire ground the current?
if its very thick vegetation especially when its wet yes. However thats why I get a 20 mile charger which is way more than enough for my 2000ft run.
Mr. Rowow where are you located out of?
Florida
@@Rowow we are raising pigs in Glen Saint Mary, FL. Thanks for your insight.
I might be interested in buy some pigs from you! I am in Live Oak FL, what is the best way to contact you!
irowow@gmail.com
Unless you have a strong outside containment fence that is not seen here, you are the reason that there is a feral hog problem. Two wires only keep a hog in that wants to stay in. This is the reason some states are trying to restrict hog and heritage breeds. Please use some of your profits from hogs to begin to build a better fence system. I wont be supporting your channel.
I have a field wire fence around my property... Its clearly shown in the video
@@Rowow
Not good enough..
Concrete moat, and alligators with laser-beams attached to their hedz, 40 ft I-beams with1" cables carrying 200 kilovolts..
You know, _"Jurassic Park"_ meets _"Dr. Evil" (no relation)_ crossover..