Find Break In Dog Fence Wire

This should complete the loop and make your fence transmitter work.

Find break in dog fence wire.

Over the lifetime of an electric dog fence it is not uncommon for a wire break to occur. If a wire should break your transmitter box will let you know by incessantly beeping and flashing. After some testing of different models we recommend the kolsol underground wire locator. If the multi meter beeps you have continuity in your dog fence wire meaning the loop is functional and there is no wire break.

Wire break detection methods. The easiest way to fix a wire break in your dogwatch hidden fence is to call your local dogwatch dealer. Performing a short loop test. If your fence is still alarming the break is somewhere in the twisted pair.

If your dog fence starts working the break is somewhere in the outside loop. Our dealers and their installation teams are experienced in fixing wire breaks quickly and thoroughly. There are a few ways to do this. Reconnect your dog fence wires at the transmitter then connect your two wires from the twisted pair.

Disconnect these wires from the transmitter and put the ends of a paper clip or small piece of wire into the jacks where the wires had been connected. First thing to do is make sure that you do indeed have a break. How to find a break in an invisible fence using a wire locator the most common way to find a break is to use an underground locator. You may also notice that your receiver collars are no longer reacting when you approach the wire.

Touch the tips of the metal legs to the ends of your twisted dog fence wire. If this is the case the problem may be in your collar or transmitter.