deck is 20 ft above ground, but lays beyond the perimeter I would be laying the wire. Problem? will my dog be corrected on my deck?
1631947
I am not sure, but would expect it would correct the dog even at that height. One option may be to turn the system down to a lower level of correction. Even then, it might still correct him at that height.
1445220
no rule about it, just deep enough to keep it from getting damaged or in your way. I have left mine on top of the ground for several months (because it is only a temporary fix for me) and have had no problems from it. I have also wrapped wire around a low strand of barbed wire (because I already had barbed wire fence for horses) in the past and it did fine that way to keep my dogs in for over a year (at which time I moved from that property, it may still be there). Just make sure you get a heavy enough guage of wire for whatever purpose you have in mind!
335138
I would think so. I have an Innotek hidden fence system and this is top-of-the-line wire! We've done a 9 acre property, a 6 acre property and we just did our most recent 4 acres. This stuff will last for at least 15 years. We installed it with landscaping staples. Just be sure NOT to drive the staple too hard into the ground. The wire will be fine, but over time, the metal from the staple wears into the thick wire coating. So keep an 1/8th of an inch clearance from the wire with the staple. Heck, we've had trees fall on this wire and it's been fine.
654806
When you say work, if you mean will the collar beep within the prescribed distance, likely, but why not place the wire in the ground in front of the fence? Once the dog is in the air, the wire won't stop it. Place the wire so dog cannot approach the fence...
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You should ground it. There is a grounding kit available from the manufacturer, but you can do it yourself. Another option is moving the antenna down. Mine is only 7 feet off the ground and it works perfectly. You may not need to have it up so high. Also consider an inline coax surge protector.
712524
The wires that I installed were almost all above ground on a fence, with the exception of running the wires underground by the various gates in the fence around my backyard. So, im not really sure how to, process of elimination I guess?
966237
If you installation is good - good coax and connectors, I would say there is nothing you can do, other than raise it higher off the ground. I sent mine back.
335137
Yes. This wire is intended for" invisible" type pet fences. You can splice this wire with the wire thats already there or hook up directly to the box. Lay on the ground or bury. If you make a splice be sure to grease the wire nuts and get water proof caps for your nuts
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As it happens, I did not. That having been said, the wire included is a VERY small gauge wire. I will probably replace it with a heavier wire at some point as the suppl;ied wire seems to be drooping in places where the distance between anchor points is greater than 5 feet. My installation is approx. 3 months old.
820392
I don't think so. Hung mine on my side of cedar fence (at the top). Dogs were five feet away and it did not work.
153287
It is about 7 inches off the ground and definitely NOT safe on a deck. My deck started smoking the first time I tried. I bought a heat shield to place under it and have been enjoying using it on my deck for 3 years.
842701
Not sure Todd I put mine under our deck but even then I just bought some strong chains to make it where I needed it to be. It works perfect. I didn't want to use a stand.
580663
Good question! I have the same issue. The problem is my deck railing is not flat ... it has a decorative "hump" that makes it 2.5" tall ... Based on the answers you got, I think this will work for me too! Thanks!
1276645
The above ground section can be used. You just have to have a continuous loop and if you don't want your pet to get zapped at any particular area you need to twist the wires together for the area you don't want your pet zapped at i.e. door area. We ran our above ground wires through PPE tubing to protect from damage. But to be sure you may want to contact tech support at Petsafe.
773258
No. I wouldn't put two dogs on this cable. I have a deck that I drilled a large ring into the wood post. I had a different (rope) cable that snapped so I got this as a replacement.
1139369
Sorry, it's covered by snow right now....if you ask me when all the snow melts I'd be able to help out. If you measure from the connecting hole for the next fence on up you should be within an inch
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Mark,I ran my wire in the expansion line in the drive way and sidewalk ( the wire is space about 3.5 feet apaert where i live) and put a some clear silicone calk over it. I've never had a problem and you can't even see that it there. Hope this helps.