How to Easily Test if an Electric Fence is On

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  • čas přidán 31. 07. 2024
  • This is an old trick that was shown to me on how you can quickly tell whether or not an electric fence is on, wherever you are with no special equipment.
    Intro 0:00
    How to test 0:38
    Thanks for watching! 2:15
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Komentáře • 92

  • @feminico2613
    @feminico2613 Před 3 lety +58

    Wow, my cousin found a better technique! He's on the floor dancing like crazy! He's so happy

  • @HalJordan2814
    @HalJordan2814 Před 4 lety +14

    That's a great thing to know! We had an electric fence on the farm when I was growing up but never thought to test it, just assumed it was working. It would burn through any piece of grass that grew high enough to touch it. I was riding with Mom one time and when we got home, she drove forward a bit too far and the car was touching the fence. I opened the door and jumped out, but when I tried to close the door I got a terrific shock. We laughed about that one for quite a while.

  • @TheLastBlackJaguar
    @TheLastBlackJaguar Před 4 měsíci +1

    This video was great but i just told grandma to touch it and that works even better.😊

  • @somatder
    @somatder Před 3 lety +8

    I immediately went out and tried this on my electrical fence. Works like a charm without any pain, just this tingling pulse in the fingers! Excellent to know when you don't have any sorts of tools around (which very often is the case) Thanks a lot!

    • @LandisLegacyFarm
      @LandisLegacyFarm  Před 3 lety +1

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @matticus6339
      @matticus6339 Před 2 lety +1

      @@LandisLegacyFarm Used this trick on mine today to, worked like a charm.

  • @theharvardyard2356
    @theharvardyard2356 Před 5 lety +5

    Very helpful. Thank you!

  • @HowdyFolksGaming
    @HowdyFolksGaming Před 3 lety +3

    This was extremely helpful, genuinely. Thank you!

  • @leedooley1795
    @leedooley1795 Před 3 lety +1

    Yes worked very well thank you for saving my life

  • @BxrHavik
    @BxrHavik Před 3 lety +8

    This video saved more peoples lives than you know (:

  • @kellym0ser
    @kellym0ser Před 2 měsíci

    Super helpful! Worked like a charm 😊

  • @redfirewoodstand3808
    @redfirewoodstand3808 Před 3 lety +8

    Great to see the younger generation farming and being innovative. I love it. Nice job man, farming is a very rewarding hobby/job or career.

  • @Christian_counsel
    @Christian_counsel Před 2 lety

    You the man. It’s working!

  • @TrainedZombie
    @TrainedZombie Před 6 lety +1

    Very helpful, thank you

  • @dowright5645
    @dowright5645 Před 3 lety

    great to know! thanks!

  • @debbielatta2782
    @debbielatta2782 Před 4 měsíci

    This worked perfectly. Thank you.

  • @jimtebelskis5437
    @jimtebelskis5437 Před 2 měsíci

    Excellent

  • @nathanielsparables577
    @nathanielsparables577 Před 2 lety

    That was very helpful, a lot better than making a person or animall suffer for the initial test.

  • @akmini1
    @akmini1 Před měsícem

    Thank you! It's on 😃

  • @coreysworld433
    @coreysworld433 Před 2 lety

    Great video

  • @shouldipeeonmycampsite6915

    I will try it. Our cheap tester just died so I will give the 7000 volts a test with a long blade of grass. Thanks.

  • @joeh0861
    @joeh0861 Před 3 lety

    That acc helped thx mate

  • @darkmage2436
    @darkmage2436 Před rokem

    ty for info

  • @caryulmer5578
    @caryulmer5578 Před 5 lety +26

    So simple! Wish I had known you in high school. As you know long grass touching the fence will short it out. It was a fairly continuous chore checking the electric fence. Our dad used to send my sister or me to check it by grabbing the wire. If we felt a jolt in a few seconds we knew it wasn't shorted out. (This was a task we dreaded for obvious reasons.) It wasn't until we were in university we discovered that for under $10 you could buy something to touch the wire with that showed if there was current going through it. Then we discovered Dad knew about that all along but didn't see any point in wasting $10. (Not sure we ever forgave dad for that.😃)

    • @LandisLegacyFarm
      @LandisLegacyFarm  Před 5 lety +4

      😂😂...... I test it by that method as well... however it’s never intentional. lol That’s a pretty funny story that I’m sure will get passed down through your family. “Let me tell you about the time...” Thanks for sharing, Josh

    • @GetRhythm2011
      @GetRhythm2011 Před 4 lety

      A story all too many of us share from our youth. ;) Dad's can be that way. HA!

    • @knockeledup
      @knockeledup Před 2 lety +1

      That’s fucked up.

  • @RosySideFarm
    @RosySideFarm Před 3 lety

    New sub here. Just put up some fence recently

  • @Valhobino
    @Valhobino Před 3 lety

    Epic

  • @jimb032
    @jimb032 Před 6 lety +1

    Good Job.

    • @CAMINODAD22
      @CAMINODAD22 Před 6 lety +1

      Had to chuckle when you talked of shenanigans. That was me yesterday when fishing. A local farmer kindly allows access to the stream from his property for fly fishing but it involves an electric fence. I'm sure I was quiet a sight as I wriggled my way underneath the fence in waders and boots. Decided today to see if there was some old school way to tell and was glad to learn your method. I'll give it a try next time. Thanks.

  • @bubblezovlove7213
    @bubblezovlove7213 Před 2 lety

    It's worth knowing this. I got zapped by a pig fence once and it felt like a giant squeezed my heart. I wish I could have spoken to the farmer about that actually. It was way too powerful and there weren't even any cattle nearby...

    • @LandisLegacyFarm
      @LandisLegacyFarm  Před 2 lety +1

      Fun Fact.... Electric fence for pigs actually needs to be WAY hotter than fence for cattle. Cattle are more respectful, and don't tend to "test" the fence like pigs do. In addition to that, since pigs root around, they can end up shoving dirt on the bottom wire, which reduces the quality of shock. So by starting with something really hot, you'll still be delivering a decent shock even when it's somewhat grounded. Josh

    • @bubblezovlove7213
      @bubblezovlove7213 Před 2 lety

      @@LandisLegacyFarm I figured it'd be something along those lines! It felt really dodgy...

  • @Dick49311
    @Dick49311 Před 5 lety +2

    I’ve seen people just grab the wire and the shock is not that strong. But touching the wire with a finger will give you a good jolt and even jump a spark. Give it a try and you’ll see it does work. Just grab the wire and squeeze hard. I’m not joking.

  • @davidalanjonesridge9874
    @davidalanjonesridge9874 Před 4 lety +10

    A better way is to place the back of your hand to the wire. If you all use the palm of your hand your muscles will contract around the wire, therefore harder to escape.

  • @April-ts6wh
    @April-ts6wh Před 2 lety +1

    Ight now I’mma rob some places, thanks man

  • @Skipperj
    @Skipperj Před 4 lety +2

    thanks man,yeah the horses got out last night ...chase was on! turns out the controller shorted

  • @Holdfast
    @Holdfast Před 4 lety

    I set up my first apiary fence today and don't yet have a voltmeter. I was scared to try this but it works (even with a lily leaf!)

    • @LandisLegacyFarm
      @LandisLegacyFarm  Před 4 lety

      Woohoo!

    • @Holdfast
      @Holdfast Před 4 lety

      @@LandisLegacyFarm I think I will invest in an actual volt meter - for bears at least you need to have something like 8000 volts or delivering 0.7 joules - not sure I want to test that by hand!

    • @Holdfast
      @Holdfast Před 4 lety

      @@LandisLegacyFarm I think I will invest in an actual volt meter because I want to make sure I am deterring bears! This is a great 'yes its working' test though!

  • @skyteus
    @skyteus Před 3 lety

    Was doing this on my farm as a kid, fub stuff! 😅

  • @throwdownthenhoedown9074

    jurassic park brought me here after the dude just threw a stick at it. lol. cheers for the pro tips.

  • @Nexalian_Gamer
    @Nexalian_Gamer Před 4 lety

    Can you test by putting neon bulbs up to it?

  • @digitalsahota
    @digitalsahota Před 3 lety

    Check it on indian fencer. If u know?

  • @stevenwagner9912
    @stevenwagner9912 Před 11 měsíci

    My dad would grab an electric fence. Sometimes he still couldn't tell so he would use the back of his hand. Sometimes he had to lick the back of his hand before he could feel it. It was a trick he could pull. Grab the fence and then tell somebody that it wasn't hot. Us kids just waited for the inevitable snap and cursing. Always tough to keep from laughing too soon.

  • @perceive8159
    @perceive8159 Před 2 lety

    Pay the person if you dare them!😂

  • @volsorg3254
    @volsorg3254 Před 4 lety +2

    can i try this with paper? it's basically white grass right?

  • @kgbourghs
    @kgbourghs Před 3 lety +1

    Just reach out and touch....

  • @sacarverthebishop8594
    @sacarverthebishop8594 Před 3 lety

    Low key thought you were just gonna grab ahold of it

  • @April-ts6wh
    @April-ts6wh Před 2 lety +1

    0:49 that’s what she said

  • @jollygoodbeard13
    @jollygoodbeard13 Před 8 měsíci

    I can say peeing on an electric fence hurts more than just holding it I even tried Wetting my hands still doesn't hurt

  • @ayounglivelysoulinanoldtir3512

    they don't scare me in the slightest. i can just grab one with both hands & just stand there, enjoying the invigorateing, throbbing pulses of electricity, for ages if i want to !

  • @ForgivenBob
    @ForgivenBob Před 3 lety +1

    Great information..
    Thank you for the video..
    Stay focused on Jesus my friends !
    He is the answer to all of this worlds problems.

  • @nathanrobinson1595
    @nathanrobinson1595 Před 2 lety

    I just get one of my kids to go pee on it. It’s like getting them back for so so so much at the same time

  • @amandab4102
    @amandab4102 Před 5 lety +2

    Let me tell you how
    Hold it with your hand
    That's how I test it

  • @elsupernico
    @elsupernico Před 4 lety +1

    Jurassic Park brought me here

  • @yellowbananago
    @yellowbananago Před 5 lety +8

    Try throwing a stick at a dinosaur paddock

  • @jerrylansbury9558
    @jerrylansbury9558 Před 3 lety

    Why are people so scared of an electric fence ? Imagine if the power company turned off the power each time they worked on a line ?
    Shock therapy is not bad. It relaxes the muscles ! Just take hold of the wire and do what you have to do ! So many wimps ! Its the snap that you feel ! If you take hold if it with a firm grip it dont hurt !

  • @jollyjumpnjellybeans3028
    @jollyjumpnjellybeans3028 Před 10 měsíci

    Hope I don't get knocked on me arse!

  • @Crlpope
    @Crlpope Před rokem

    Just didn't want to pee on it so thanks🤩☺😗

  • @kevinjasper6620
    @kevinjasper6620 Před 5 lety +2

    Duh.. Touch it. Lol

    • @LandisLegacyFarm
      @LandisLegacyFarm  Před 5 lety +2

      Be my guest.... lol

    • @kevinjasper6620
      @kevinjasper6620 Před 5 lety +1

      @@LandisLegacyFarm I'm not sure how to do it... You go first .

    • @LandisLegacyFarm
      @LandisLegacyFarm  Před 5 lety +5

      Unfortunately I don't have an electric fence close by..... so I'll just have to walk you through it. 1) Extend arm from body. 2) Touch hand to fence. 3) Measure distance from fence to where you landed to determine shock strength........ See, it's just that easy. Have fun, Josh :D

    • @kevinjasper6620
      @kevinjasper6620 Před 5 lety +1

      @@LandisLegacyFarm you're funny ! Your response made me laugh.

  • @dylanspor443
    @dylanspor443 Před 5 lety +1

    Or you can just touch it

  • @thedon334
    @thedon334 Před 2 lety

    NO!!!! THE FENCE IS ON!!!!

  • @charlieabel1533
    @charlieabel1533 Před 9 měsíci

    Never electrify barbed wire, it's dangerous and illegal in some places, plus you could be sued

  • @misterlewgee8874
    @misterlewgee8874 Před rokem

    Gotta be green grass I guess

  • @jimv.661
    @jimv.661 Před 2 lety

    You could just stick your tongue on it.....

  • @930Costa
    @930Costa Před 3 lety

    Not nearly as much fun to watch as.some of the other CZcams vids though