"Negodki" wrote in message
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Why is it out of character, Ken? An electrified fence is a very common
method of keeping wildlife out of the garden, vineyard, orchard, etc. A
trip-wire around the perimeter (and above the vines, in case they can jump
from nearby trees) serves the same purpose. 800-volts will produce enough
of
a shock to deter but not injure. And animals have memories, so they
usually
only need get "zapped" once, and they will stay away thereafter. 10 Kv
will
fry them, if that is one's wish. And an off-switch is a (hopefully
obvious)
necessity, especially with the higher voltage wire.

Similarly, just the presence of a dog, who will bark at and chase such
intruders, will serve as a deterrent. Unfortunately, dogs _do_ enjoy
grapes,
and they make a mess of the vines whilst satisfying their craving. Also
raccoons will stand up to some dogs, rather than being frightened off.

I have both mechanisms protecting my property.

BTW, it's VERY easy to forge news group headers.

Are you talking about commercial electric fences? Do they put out high
voltages, but won't kill you, like a car's coil? I don't know much about
electricity, but I believe the 220 in my garage can kill. And you're talking
800 volts?
Ken A.