Does anyone know if the performance is affected by the wire being stepped on? My back gate has a cement walkway, and my front walk is cement as well.
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No, however the wire that comes with the kit is very thin and breaks easily when not buried. My installation is above ground, attached to a chain link fence. I have several places that the wire is on the ground and is walked over. I replaced the wire with a heavier gauge after about 5 months. I'm very satisfied with the product.
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You will need to get a machine to cut through the cement in a thin line, place the wire, then cover it up with a putty made for cement. I don't remember the name of the putty. But I would not suggest letting the wire be stepped on over and over; it would soon quit working.
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I use the cable to connect my camera and computer to download the images in a photo studio. At first, it often did not work when I had the cable duct taped to the concrete floor, but when I hung the cable overhead and it was not touching the concrete there were no more problems. I can only assume there was some kind of induction happening between the cable and the floor.Hope this helps,Hedley
702888
I have not had any problems using mine on cement steps. There are 2 spots for you to use to tie it down. I use mine with a scooter.
1401355
I use this on a screen enclosure with winds up to 40 mph. However I think it is basically for chain link fence not wire strand. I would think that the wire would be a major wear factor.
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Settings are for the length of your boundary wire. "A" is greater than 2400 feet, "C" is for 1300-2400 linear feet and "B" is for up to 1300 feet. This is per the actual guide document, page 10. Seems like it ought to be A, B, C but it is not per the document. Per doc B, C then A. for <1300, 1300-2400 then >2400.
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I noticed that some folks suggested using PVC or at least a PVC adapting sleeve to complete the connection.THAT"S A NO-NO!All antennas, including satellite dishes, need to be grounded to drain off static electricity. The PVC insulates one part from the other, thereby breaking the ground path.You are running a ground wire, aren't you?
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My gate is inside of a screen enclosure. I know the screen itself is very fine and shouldn't allow grass clippings to bypass the mesh. It may get thrown above though.
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I am sorry, but I cant help you. I am not a tech-y expert. I will advise that I have no problem with its normal performance as the signal travels between concrete walls in my home.
1120077
The fence is most likely shorted to ground somewhere. You will have to inspect the fence for the fault and simply repair it. It could be a bad insulator, or it could be as simple as a lot of tall grass and or weeds grounding the fence out over the entire span of wire. The bottom line is, the hot wire that passes through the insulators cannot touch anything but the fence charger and the insulators; if it touches so much as a wooden post it will likely short out and cause just the scenario you describe here. Good luck with it.
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I've used this fence twice. The first time, we did bury it in a circle around the property. The second time, we weaved it above ground in a chicken-wire fence that was already there. It worked just fine either way. However, when using it above ground, you do have to worry about the line breaking more than if it was protected by being underground. This being said, if the line is going to be subjected to harsh elements, I would recommend a stronger wire (which you can pick up at any home improvement store or online). I hope this answers your question.
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I have one installed. I never thought about stepping on it until this question, so off I went into the area of the basement that nobody goes into to give it a test. In my installation, it's not particularly easy to step on due to the pipe placement, but I did manage it. It flexed as I did so and doesn't feel particularly safe, I wouldn't advise it for more than an accidental step while working on other equipment in the area. I wouldn't ever install it in a place where I would step on normally or with any frequency.
2213831
Think of the twisted wire as an extension cord to you loop (it needs to be buried from you transmitter to the loop.) It is also a free cross zone, so the dogs can walk across it without penalty.
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I haven't made that experience yet, but it depends on how strong the magnetic field radiates above the ground in front of those gates. It has worked for me in several occasions at traffic lights, though.
1514111
No problem with wind only friends pushing the gate to squeeze by. I put an electronic latch on and have had no more problems. As of this date I am still very satisfied with the setup.
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Always make sure you have nothing touching the wires,not weeds either.I have a ground rod and an isolator.It has worked well since I purchased it without any problems.
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Scott, I do not believe that this wiring is rated for any such conditions as running it in areas where it is constantly exposed to adverse conditions. (Although I don't know this for a fact.) I do know that I personally went through quite a few sets of these leads due to damage of different sorts until I got wise enough to protect them in wire conduit, flex, or other wire raceways. My suggestion would be to use a different type of cables like a RG-59 coax combined with a bigger gauge power lead for any critical areas that might be exposed to bad conditions. (This is assuming that you have a little more room for wall penetrations, etc. because this other cable is quite a bit larger in diameter.) But they are rated for all adverse conditions without extra layers of protection needed, however these cables are not available from Amazon and are readily available from other sources. These bigger cables are what the professional security companies use whenever they are not installing a completely wireless system. Remember that these "videoSecu" or cables work just fine in ideal conditions BUT as I have stated in my review--------These cables are at most a bare-bones minimum gauge and insulation to get the job done. And I am a electrical contractor that knows wire and it's properties. I hope that this is of some help to you. NOTE: The other cables are more expensive but worth every penny if you are installing in exposed conditions or areas where possible damage due to temperature, U.V. rays, constant high humidity or wetness conditions exist.
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Yes. It will only turn up when someone walks across. You will not know the difference because it is always running.