I recently set up an electric fence around my chicken coop. It uses a 0.1 Joule charger that pulses every second. The charger has a tiny indicator light that flashes each second, but I would like a brighter indicator that I can actually see from a distance of 100 feet or so.
Some time ago I was told that I could use a screw-in fluorescent light bulb, with the electronics removed, to flash each time the fence charger sent a pulse. This would be a great solution for me if it works, but how? Is this as simple as wiring the bulb between the fence and ground? If so, would it reduce the charge imparted to an animal?
Some time ago I was told that I could use a screw-in fluorescent light bulb, with the electronics removed, to flash each time the fence charger sent a pulse. This would be a great solution for me if it works, but how? Is this as simple as wiring the bulb between the fence and ground? If so, would it reduce the charge imparted to an animal?