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Stray Voltage Testing


Stray voltage is primarily a concern in the dairy industry; however, it can affect other livestock.   Stray voltage, or neutral to earth voltage, produces a tiny electrical shock that is felt by animals through stanchions, watering cups or other farm equipment.  Even at voltages far below those a human can feel, animals may be receiving shocks that affect their behavior, milk production and overall health.
  
PPCS offers free on-site testing for stray voltage along with literature and referrals to other professionals who can help evaluate herd health.  PPCS also participates in the Safety First! Farm Rewiring Program.  It is recommended that farmers work with a competent qualified electrician* to evaluate and update necessary wiring. 

Additional resources can be accessed through the State of Wisconsin using the following link:

Department of Agriculture Farm Center

Contact us to request an on-site visit.

*This information is provided solely to confirm that these individuals have attended and passed the Farm Rewiring certification course.  PPCS makes no warranty or guarantee of workmanship or cost involved with using any of the electricians listed.  Additional electricians may have passed this course since this list was compiled.

Lineworkers checking junction box
Testing barn water
Testing on power line
Testing farm well
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Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services

W7725 U.S. Hwy. 10 • P.O. Box 420 Ellsworth, WI 54011

Telephone: 715-273-4355
Toll-free: 800-924-2133
Outages: 800-927-5705

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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  • My Co-op
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      • Director Elections
    • Capital Credits
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    • Contact Us
    • Legislative Update
    • Leadership Team
    • "Live Better" Podcast
    • PPCS Quick Facts
    • Press Releases
    • WEC News
  • My Community
    • Child ID Program
    • Live Better Community Service Award
    • Operation Round Up
      • Operation Round Up Instructions
    • Power Line Safety Demo
    • Scholarships
    • Youth Leadership Congress & Nat'l Youth Tour
  • Member Hub
    • Start, Stop or Transfer Service
    • Ways to Pay
      • Energy Assistance
      • PowerNow! With Prepay
      • SmartHub
    • Programs & Rebates
    • Load Management
    • Energy Efficiency
      • Energy Calculators
      • Focus On Energy
      • Together We Save
    • Electric Service Rates
    • Dusk-to-Dawn Lights
    • Electric Safety
      • Safety Quiz
    • Power Quality
      • Farm Rewiring Program
      • Stray Voltage Testing
    • Vegetation Management
  • Outage Center
    • Power Outage Checklist
  • Go Green
    • Distributed Generation
    • Electric Vehicles
    • Evergreen