Gage Indicator

I have a 2001 Sunfire, and recently had a new battery installed. After they put it in, none of my gages work?

The mileage, gas indicator, mph, etc, are all at the bottom. The guy at the car place said the car needs to be reset or something. I bought the car used and unfortunately the manual wasn’t included. Any tips?

There may be a voltage regulator located in the instrument cluster, in which case you would need to have it all re-calibrated by the dealer.

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How To Install An Electric Fence

Trying to keep livestock in your property and destructive wild animals out is the age old problem of farmers and ranchers.

Suburbanites need to realize that suburb can mean urbanization battling with the insurgents of the rural life that once dominated the landscape. This article will go over the basics of building an electric fence to help keep animals out of the property.

It is not a too difficult job for the do-it-yourselfer, but you will be dealing with electricity so great caution should be taken with this project. The directions in this article can apply to farmers, ranchers, or homeowners.

Tools and Materials:

Hammer

Screwdrivers

Wire-strippers

Pliers

Electric Fence Controller

Grounding System

Electric Fence Posts

10 to 14 Gauge Wire Insulated for 20,000 Volts

Voltage tester

Insulation Wrap

Post-Hole Digger

Safety Tips and Warnings

Make sure you post warning signs about your electric fence.

If you have a fence which runs on DC or battery power, never connect it to an AC or house current type supply.

Barbed wire is NOT a candidate for electric fences. You don’t want an animal or person stuck in the barbs getting a constant jolt of electricity.

When recharging the battery on a DC powered fence, make sure you disconnect the battery from the fence controller first.

Do not connect any other devices to the same circuit as the electric fence. If lightening strikes the fence, it could send the surge through the other connected devices.

If you do want to make any modifications, consult the manufacturer first and then hire a professional if the manufacturer recommends to do so.

Read your warranty very carefully. There is a reason why there are certain restrictions that come with the warranty. It is to keep everyone safe and to keep the fence operating properly.

Post the directions for disconnecting the fence controller in case of emergency and make sure all concerned parties understand the directions.

Read all safety warnings in the manual, and review them on a regular basis.

Step 1 – Finding a Safe Place for the Fence Controller

It is important that electric fence controller be installed somewhere protected by the weather. If there is none available then you need to install some sort of housing around the installer. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installing the controller. Do not connect the controller till the fencing is completely installed.

Step 2 – Installing the Grounding System

Install the ground rod within 20 feet of the fence controller. The rod should be six feet or longer and installed into the ground. Run a 10 to 14 Gage grounding wire from the controller to the grounding rod. Secure it to the rod with a clamp. Check the manual to find out about the need for any additional grounding rods.

Step 3 – Installing the Fence Posts

The fence posts can be installed 25 to 75 feet apart. More frequent post planting gives the fence more strength. Posts farther apart allows for more flexibility of fencing when a animal runs into it. Use a post-hole digger to dig the holes.

Step 4 – Installing the Wiring

Start the wiring installation at the post farthest from the electric fence controller. Take care to make the connections tight and properly spliced. The connections should be wrapped in insulation to reduce rusting. Run the wires closer together at the bottom of the fence to effectively keep out smaller animals. Use an insulated 10 to 14 Gage wire as a jumper between rows of electrified wire.

Step 5 – The Final Installation Steps

Once all the fence wiring is safely installed, you should do one more check on all the connections, then you can connect your electric fence controller. After everything checks out, plug in the fence. There should be a flashing OK light indicating that the fence is on.

Step 6 – Checking the Voltage

Use a voltage meter to check to make sure the entire fencing is electrified properly.

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