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After fifteen years in the dog fence business I have seen a lot of products out there. Dog Guard, Pet Stop, Pet Safe, Dog Watch, Innotek and many more. I thought I would give my professional opinion on the best fence for the safety of your pet.

First is the underground, there are many brands to choose from. With a underground dog fence there is a transmitter typically installed in a dry area either in a garage or basement. After the transmitter is installed the loop wire is then installed. Some yards are larger than others so when you lay out the loop wire keep in mind that where you put the wire the dog will stay back anywhere from 4 feet to up to ten feet depending on the size of the yard. There are different methods that can be used to do this.

I would recommend calling the local tool rental store to see if they rent a machine for this, most of them do these days. Another way is to use a good lawn edger cut a slot then use a garden weed tool (short handled tool with a v at the end) to poke the wire down in the trench. When installing the wire remember to leave enough wire to get from the perimeter into the garage or basement. What I do is leave enough wire to insert both ends into my cordless drill and use the drill to twist the two together. Once twisted this area will not omit any signal so it will be safe for your dog to cross and safe in the garage or basement. This will also make it easy to lay the two wires in the same trench and easy to staple to the wall in the basement or garage. OK the wire is in three steps left. First use a skill saw with a asphalt blade to score a line in the driveway. After the score is done use a screwdriver to poke the wire into the score. To seal the drive I found that wet-dry roofing is not only the most cost efficient but also most effective. Next Place the flags the same distance away from the wire around the perimeter. Final step train your dog. As you can see there is a lot of work involved in the underground electronic dog fence.

The underground pet fence receiver activates when it enters the signal field and the wireless receiver activates when the receiver leaves the signal field.

OK now we now what is involved with the underground dog fence lets talk wireless.

The wireless pet fence is only manufactured by Pet Safe. The set up is simple depending on the size of your yard. Lets say you have a 1/4 acre lot.

On a 1/4 acre lot the ideal place to install the transmitter would be in the center of the house. Next install the transmitter by simply plug it in to a nearby outlet. After the transmitter is installed place the battery into the receiver. After the battery is installed it is time to mark the pets boundary with the flags. On a 1/4 acre the transmitter range will need to be turned close to all the way up. Unfortunately with the wireless fence it only works in a 360 degree radius of the transmitter, in other words up to a 90 foot radius around the transmitter making at total of 180 feet around. Take your flags and receiver and start walking to the edge until the receiver activates, then put in a flag. Continue around the property until you have flags about 10 feet a part around the entire property, then train your pet.

There you have it the wireless dog fence VS the the underground dog fence. If you have a small yard like a condo or town house then the wireless is probably for you. If you have a large yard then a underground fence is right for you. I my self have both I use the underground fence at home, not just to contain my pet but also it keeps him out of the gardens. I also have it wired in areas inside my house to keep them out of the cats area and the garbage. The wireless system I keep in my camper and flag a small area for them when camping. My dogs Chance, Frannie and Senior Nutts love the freedom at home or on vacation and I feel great knowing they are safe. I use the Pet Safe underground fence and the Pet Safe wireless system.

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London Underground Injuries Raise Concern

The London Underground is not only one of the oldest and largest metro transport systems in the world but is also one of many attractions that make London a Mecca for tourists from all over the world. Sadly though, the number of people who suffer injury while using the system remains high and for those who suffer injuries it is vital that they know their rights to claim compensation. Because of the sheer numbers of people using the system each year there are inevitably a number of accidents that affect both staff and passengers alike. In 2007 there were over 1 billion recorded journeys on the tube and a small percentage of these resulted in accident claims.

Passenger Injury
A particularly common form of personal injury sustained on the tube is getting caught in the closing doors or getting feet trapped between the train and the platform and this is exactly what happened to one 74 year old woman.

The unnamed woman suffered severe injuries including a broken leg and severe blood loss when her foot was caught in a gap between the train and platform at South Woodford station in December 2008. The lady told reporters that she was still housebound nearly two months after the incident and was seeking compensation from Transport for London.

"The train came into the station and I did what I always do. I stepped forward but suddenly caught my right foot and fell in between the carriage and the platform. The gap was so wide. My leg was stuck down the gap and I fell into the carriage. I was so worried - I thought the train could go at any moment and I was going to lose my leg," she said.

"I’ve had to pay someone to do the house work and a physio too. I’m now dependent on everyone, and I’m still recovering now" she added

It is not just on the tube itself that injuries can occur as Susan Payne can testify to. Payne was visiting the TfL office in Golders Green tube station for a job interview when she fell down a step and injured her ankle and face.

Payne sought compensation for her injuries and was awarded £23,000 in damages.

"London Underground has a duty of care not only to its employees but also to lawful visitors to its premises. The Judge accepted that whilst many employees may have passed over the step without incident, they would be familiar with the layout of the office. Hopefully it will force London Underground to ensure that all premises are safe in future," she said.

So, if you have been injured on the Underground or any public transport it is possible that you may be eligible for compensation. Speaking to a qualified injury lawyer could mean you get some restitution for your suffering.

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If you have been injured in a non fault accident while using public transport you may be entitled to make a public liability claim for compensation

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i am running 150 feet of electrical wire underground from panel to an outlet, what size wire should i use.?

i am running a electrical line underground for about 150 feet. it will be from the circuit breaker box to a 110 outlet. what size wire should i be using?

It really depends on what you will be powering out at the end of the 150'.

For a standard 15 Amp circuit, 14 gauge is sufficient, but personally I would go with 12 gauge.
Anymore current and you need to use a heavier gauge of wire.

You also need to check on your local code requirements for underground conduit types,, depth of burial, proper wire types (insulation types) to use in the conduit, safety ground wires, etc.

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