If wire is cut or chewed through, will the unit still work up to the break point or is it a closed system?
1694938
It is a closed loop system, if the wire breaks the entire system will stop working till the break in repaired. This system has a alarm that will sound if there is a break, so you will know if it happens. This is the case with all in ground wire systems.
1694939
The circuit loop (wire) must be intact from the base unit all the way around the yard and back to the unit. In other words, if there is a break in the wire the system will not work. As mentioned in other answers, if there is a break in the system, an alarm will go off on the base unit alerting you that there is a break. My suggestion is that you buy thicker wire then what is included with the system. This is what I did. Admittedly, it cost me quite a bit more but I have less of a concern that the wire will break. I bought, '500 Foot Spool ProGrade XHD14 gauge AWG PE Dog Fence Wire'. Like i said, it was expensive but to me it was worth it. Hope this helps:)
1694940
The circuit loop (wire) must be intact from the base unit all the way around the yard and back to the unit. In other words, if there is a break in the wire the system will not work. As mentioned in other answers, if there is a break in the system, an alarm will go off on the base unit alerting you that there is a break.My suggestion is that you buy thicker wire then what is included with the system. This is what I did. Admittedly, it cost me quite a bit more but I have less of a concern that the wire will break. I bought, '500 Foot Spool ProGrade XHD14 gauge AWG PE Dog Fence Wire'. Like i said, it was expensive but to me it was worth it. Hope this helps:) The circuit loop (wire) must be intact from the base unit all the way around the yard and back to the unit. In other words, if there is a break in the wire the system will not work. As mentioned in other answers, if there is a break in the system, an alarm will go off on the base unit alerting you that there is a break.My suggestion is that you buy thicker wire then what is included with the system. This is what I did. Admittedly, it cost me quite a bit more but I have less of a concern that the wire will break. I bought, '500 Foot Spool ProGrade XHD14 gauge AWG PE Dog Fence... » Read More The circuit loop (wire) must be intact from the base unit all the way around the yard and back to the unit. In other words, if there is a break in the wire the system will not work. As mentioned in other answers, if there is a break in the system, an alarm will go off on the base unit alerting you that there is a break.My suggestion is that you buy thicker wire then what is included with the system. This is what I did. Admittedly, it cost me quite a bit more but I have less of a concern that the wire will break. I bought, '500 Foot Spool ProGrade XHD14 gauge AWG PE Dog Fence Wire'. Like i said, it was expensive but to me it was worth it. Hope this helps:) « Show Less
1694941
It's a loop. It won't work if there's a break. Once it's buried, the most likely source of a break is if you dig into the wire with a tool, rototiller, etc. I put in a few colored stakes when installing the wire to remember where it is.
1694942
I don't believe it will work if the wire is cut, I believe it is a closed loop.
1694943
The fence will quit working if it is cut through. There is an alarm on the box that warns you when the loop is broken with a fairly obnoxious beep.
2044731
As a master electrician i had to fish a circuit to my panel, install a disconnect by the outside unit. So wire, a breaker, disconnect + knowledge of codes ect. I installed and wired the unit and luckily have a part time neighbor who is a HVAC contractor. He came on a Saturday and did the lines and vacuumed the system, checked it out and got it going. We had one glitch one line was shipped the wrong size [ too big ] So we had to make a trip to the local store for the right line which had to be flared and made to fit. Luckily i had some one with a lot of experience in HVAC.
2117223
If it is a low voltage circuit which just needs to be closed or opened. I see why not...
322574
In my case, it ended up being a failed relay inside the unit. It is likely repairable - if you have knowledge of electronics and soldering. I replaced the failed relay two years ago and it's still going strong; I think West Bend uses low-quality components in these things.
1697047
The only problem I heard on the this unit is that the power cable connection can become intermittent. If it gets physically stressed, a weak connection could be your problem. Other than that, it's busted.
725152
It is a transformer, yes, and the mode of failure would most likely not result in any damage to the appliance. However should there be a large spike in the input voltage such damage must be considered as a possibility.
1973193
I have not experienced any problem. It is a thin wire and everything has worked the 3 times I have used the device.
2156188
yes however the wire polarity may be switched so test before putting everything back together.
2180893
IF you have enough room to twist the wires back together they should work fine. If the wires break on the inside, the PTO is a sealed unit.
1348023
If you can get the wire through the lower corner and then close gently you should not have a problem. The angle in the corner gives you a little give....of course, do not slam your window down and try not to open and close it very often. You only have a problem when the wire is completely severed.
1215267
I own two of these units with no such problems. Possibly the wire on yours may have gotten pinched there by shorting itself out.
2250214
I actually used this wire to replace a section down by the creek that was continually getting broken by debris and deer running through. It's been a couple months since the replacement and I have not had any breaks. I really like the heavy quality of the wire. To your question though, I didn't replace the part where the wire twists around itself out to the perimeter so I can't speak definitively to that. I am not an authority but I imagine it would be the same. Good Luck!
831657
I didnt cut that wire off. I loosened the faring and unpluged the old one, then I pluged the new one in. I would say yes. I would just splice the new one to the old wire. Jerry
1921445
I cut the plug off and hardwired two, be careful not to coil the wires or let them touch the unit.
2051334
If it works like it's supposed to, the collar is seated over the tubing so releasing the collar should free the tubing (if you don't have the manual for the unit, you can find it on the Franke website and check the illustrations). I can't comment on whether it will always work like it's supposed to. If it's somehow corroded or crushed, it might have to be cut, but I haven't had that experience.
133184
Yes, as long as the unit is getting a 12v signal, it is in closed position for the main terminals. I use unit as the main breaker for my boat. When I turn off the switch, the whole boat is dead, less chance of a fire.
1298386
Not sure if it voids the warranty but they provide this as an option in the instructions so I wouldn't think so. You don't have to cut any wires. To remove the pre-connected plug from the unit, untwist the twist-on wire connectors from the plug and attach your wire conductors from your house. This connection is located behind a separate panel that needs to be removed for access. Fairly easy to do.