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Office: 937-383-0001
Fax: 937-383-0003
Hours:
7:30 - 4:30 (EST) |
Email us at:
info@rerc.org |
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Livestock and poultry structures are particularly vulnerable to fire and other hazards from
using improper wiring materials and methods. The corrosive atmosphere found in such structures
produces rapid deterioration of electrical equipment and wiring materials unless special
precautions are taken. Insufficient grounding, overloaded currents, or the use of wiring
materials designed for residential (not agricultural) environments can lead to the
following problems if left uncorrected: |
- Suffocation of animals due to failed ventilation systems in confinement buildings;
- Fire losses, including the building itself, animals, and years of herd improvement;
- Reduced milk or meat production from neutral-to-earth (stray) voltage;
- Increased insurance premiums from improperly wired buildings.
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To reduce these risks, make sure that proper wiring materials and methods are used. Talk with your electric power
supplier or obtain Electrical Wiring for
Livestock and Poultry Structures from the Rural Electricity Resource Council. Both a 16-minute videotape and
18-page booklet are available.
For more information, e-mail us or call (937) 383-0001. |
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