Stray Voltage Consulting

01/24/2026

Why would a power company on a dairy farm that had two transformers with neutral isolator install a third transformer and not install a neutral isolator? Just don't make any sense.

12/21/2025

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May you have a Merry Christmas!!

10/29/2025

5 Early Warning Signs of Stray Voltage

1. Breakers tripping frequently
If your breakers are tripping or your fuses are blowing more often than usual, it’s a clear indicator of underlying electrical issues. While one incident might just be a fluke, repeated events often point to overloaded circuits, faulty wiring, or failing equipment. Left unchecked, these can increase the risk of fire or equipment loss.

2. Flickering or Dimming Lights
Lights that flicker, dim, or behave unpredictably are more than just a nuisance, they’re a warning. This can signal voltage fluctuations, poor connections, or even deteriorating wiring behind your walls. On a farm, lighting issues may also stress animals or disrupt operations, so it’s important to act quickly.

3. Unexplained Equipment Shutdowns or Malfunctions
Has your equipment stopped working suddenly, or are you noticing odd behavior from your motors, feeders, or ventilation systems? Electrical faults are a common cause of these issues. Over time, this can lead to lost productivity and expensive repairs. It’s better to act sooner and proceed with any preventive maintenance that could be needed.

4. Visible Signs of Overheating or Burning
Be alert for outlets, panels, or electrical boxes that feel warm to the touch, emit a burning smell, or show discoloration. These are urgent red flags and could indicate overheating wires or failing connections—a serious electrical fire risk that demands immediate attention.

5. Unusual Animal Behavior
Animals are highly sensitive to electrical anomalies. Unexplained agitation, reluctance to eat or drink, or grouping away from certain areas could signal stray voltage or electrical faults. Don’t dismiss these behavioral changes—they could be early indicators of a much bigger problem.

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06/12/2025

Small, medium and large dairies are seeing the value having a quality stray voltage investigation. Got a great compliment two days ago from a large dairy owner - I've worked with his dairies for the last two years. He said, you have made me a lot of money the last two years! Yes, more milk and improved fresh cow transtition.
That is why I enjoy what I do! Helping farms and helping cows!

12/04/2024

A great example of very dirty electric panel causing stray voltage in the cattle water fountains

10/10/2024

Yesterday I went down to Missouri to a 6000 head sow unit for stray voltage. A friend from church has a plane and flew me down. Turned a 10 hour drive into a 2.5 flight. It was real cool have him fly me down and for him to have part of the stray voltage investigation!

08/30/2024

When walking a dairy for any reason (for me stray voltage) I really appreciate person passes as I'm always carrying equipment - it also saves a lot of time. Thanks dairy farmers!!

08/23/2024

Feed room breaker panel had lots of voltage on the outside of the breaker panel (feeder person said he was getting shocks off it). I took the cover off - this is what it looked like inside. Talk about stray voltage!!

08/17/2024

When cows are comfortable in their stalls they have their tails tucked in not laying in the alley.

08/16/2024

This very corroded plug-in was making poor contact causing major stay voltage in pen of 300 cows.

08/12/2024

A great example of an unprotected breaker panel with broken conduit and cattle chewing on the exposed wires causing major stray voltage.

08/10/2024

Loose connections can cause lots of electrical pollution.