- 1). Invest in a voltmeter. This will help you to determine if there is energy reaching the electric fence and if there is sufficient grounding. You want to look for a voltmeter that can record a minimum of 5,000 volts and that has an accuracy rate of +/- 100 volts.
- 2). Check for broken insulators by using a battery-powered transistor radio. Set the radio so that it's between stations. If an insulator is not broken, you won't hear any sound on the radio. If the insulator is broken or leaking, though, you'll hear the radio click. Replace any faulty insulators.
- 3). Ensure that the energizer has not come unplugged. When the energizer is plugged in, you should hear a snapping sound coming from it.
- 4). Clear brush, weeds, branches and tree limbs from the area around the fence. These can all make the voltage of your electric fence go down. Make sure to mow under the fence line on a regular basis as well.
- 5). Relocate any antennas, antenna wires or telephone wires if they're too close to the electric fence. Radio, television and telephone waves can interfere with your fence and cause it to not be as effective.
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