Thanks Steve for the info on the hot grass, I will pass this along to our electrician. Carol
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Carol A. McClenin
Horticulturist
Albuquerque Biological Park
903 10th Street SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505-764-6200
http://www.cabq.gov/biopark
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Topics in this digest:
1. RE: hot grass
From: "Steve Mead" <smead@...>
2. Vermicomposting
From: "Danielle Green" <dgreen@...>
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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 15:29:11 -0400
From: "Steve Mead" <smead@...>
Subject: RE: hot grass
As with any electric fence system any loss of power to ground will result in
lack of power to the fence. Water is probably the worst offender with wet
grass being next and grass after that. My electric fence on the farm will
run in excess of 6000 volts power when all is clear but will be drained
down to where you can grab it with your hand if it is loaded down with wet
grass.
In short, make sure all connections are tight and not leaking voltage to
ground plus make sure any of the above are eliminated as power leaks. Also,
make sure your energizer is sized appropriately for the number of hot grass
units and the distance the wire needs to travel. A "New Zealand" style low
impedance energizer is much more effective than the local farm store
varieties. Check the internet site for "Premier Sheep Supplies". They have a
great selection. - Steve
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Carol
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 11:25 AM
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Subject: [AZH] hot grass
Hi everyone,
Here at the Rio Grande Zoo in Albuquerque, we are using a form of hot
grass in our warthog exhibit. It works as long as water doesn't touch
it. I am wondering if we are doing something wrong. Has anyone else
had such problems? What brands are better than others? Would
appriciate any help. Thanks
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Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2005 16:52:05 -0400
From: "Danielle Green" <dgreen@...>
Subject: Vermicomposting
Anyone Vermicomposting? Our Education Department is wanting to try Vermicomposting food waste from overnight programs. Any info is appreciated.
Danielle L. Green
Curator of Horticulture
Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Avenue, S.E.
Atlanta, GA 30315
Phone 404-624-5620
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