[PUP] fence charger effect

[Bob Frenier]

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Several have spoken about the electric fence method and I've seen two on
boats so far. One actually has a wire on stand offs around his boat. Looks
like a nice lifeline to grab while boarding but.....a few hundred thousand
joule charge is what greets the boarder....hmmmmmm drops into the
water...death by drowning and floats away....no marks, no weapons, no
worries.

Reply:
The fence charger we use here in Vermont to keep coyotes away from our sheep
and goats has a normal charge of about 25 joules. I've been "bitten" by it
several times and, while it is an unpleasant and startling (shocking?)
experience that always makes me yelp in surprise and pain, you will note
that I am alive to write this. I do not think any fence charger issues a
fatal jolt because the sheep and goats would be dead before they figured out
to stay away from the fence. Gallagher makes my charger and their Web site
(http://www.gallagherusa.com) gives a good explanation of how it works. 

Learning a lot from all of you. Many thanks.

Bob Frenier
Chelsea, VT