Guidelines for providing surge protection When it comes to losses of electrical and electronic equipment, few events can match the destruction caused by surges (transients) and electrical noise. These phenomena are responsible for about 50 percent of most electronic...
Electric Fencing Reminders Maintenance Tips: − Inspect insulator terminals for sun fading and cracking. Replace regularly as needed. − Inspect ground wires and rods for corrosion. Replace as needed. Rust is not a good conductor. − Check fence lines regularly to make...
Hazards – What are they and how can you control them? Hazards are conditions that create or increase the risk (chance) of injury to people, the horse, and property. Controlling hazards reduces the likelihood of injury. Some hazards can easily be eliminated,...
Farm Equipment Maintenance and Safety Maintenance and Safety It’s important to make sure your farm equipment stays in top working condition. Having a breakdown can be costly in two important ways: the bill for replacing the broken part(s) and the time...
Fire Prevention Preventing Fires Fires in barns and other farm buildings can be devastating in terms of loss of property, livestock, and sometimes lives. The farm, by nature, is a naturally abundant source of fuel. Tall grass, hay, straw, and other tall foliage are...
Home Owners Insurance or a Country Estate? Should you have a Homeowners Insurance Policy or a Country Estate? Many of our clients are homeowners, and it has come to our attention that many homeowners actually have a residence that better qualifies as a Country Estate....
