So I know that this forum is more for tech stuff but I'm going to go ahead and post. 
I've go these two old Holdem model 57 electric fencers and neither one of them work. One is older than the other but from what I can tell the wiring is exactly the same.
None of the lights on either unit light up when plugged in and on and I have checked all of the fuses.
These units say "clips weeds" on them and they have a removable "chopper" module (see pictures). What are these "choppers" even for? From what I can tell, three of them are the same. One is newer and the other two are older looking ones. From what I can make out on the writing, all three modules are the same. There is also one "mystery" module. It has no markings on the outside and it is about three times heaver than the other three.
My main questions are, what are these "choppers", how can I test them, and how can I test all of the other parts of the unit?
I haven't bothered to draw out a wiring schematic yet but if it would be helpful I can make one.
One last thing is that I am not asking everyone to come and tell me that this is a terrible idea and all that other jazz about it not being safe. I am aware of the dangers and I accept the risks. I also know how to be safe and protect myself from danger, just in case anyone was going to go off on me about it!
Thanks!

I've go these two old Holdem model 57 electric fencers and neither one of them work. One is older than the other but from what I can tell the wiring is exactly the same.
None of the lights on either unit light up when plugged in and on and I have checked all of the fuses.
These units say "clips weeds" on them and they have a removable "chopper" module (see pictures). What are these "choppers" even for? From what I can tell, three of them are the same. One is newer and the other two are older looking ones. From what I can make out on the writing, all three modules are the same. There is also one "mystery" module. It has no markings on the outside and it is about three times heaver than the other three.
My main questions are, what are these "choppers", how can I test them, and how can I test all of the other parts of the unit?
I haven't bothered to draw out a wiring schematic yet but if it would be helpful I can make one.
One last thing is that I am not asking everyone to come and tell me that this is a terrible idea and all that other jazz about it not being safe. I am aware of the dangers and I accept the risks. I also know how to be safe and protect myself from danger, just in case anyone was going to go off on me about it!
Thanks!
Comment