Electric Fence Information & News

The best electric fence is one that's suited to your requirements. The table below outlines the 3 main types of electric fence structures, to help you identify which type best suits your needs.     PORTABLE/TEMPORARY SEMI-PERMANENT/PERMANENT PERMANENT HIGH TENSILE Duration Of Fence Placement Short—moves frequently 1 - 20 years* 20 - 40 years* Ease Of Construction Simple and fast Easy to medium Medium. Requires special tools Recommended For Horses, cows, pets, garden and small nuisance animals Deers, horses, cows, sheep, goats, pigs, exotics (llamas, emus etc) and predators Deers, cows, sheep, goats, pigs, exotics (llamas, emus etc) and predators...

1. Grounding Most electric fence problems are caused by poor grounding. Why? An electric fence is an electrical circuit. The electrical current travels from the charger, down the fence line, through the animal, along the earth to the ground system and back to the charger. If the ground system is inadequate, the electrical current is reduced and the animal receives a weaker shock. Tips - • The ground system should be at least 33' (10 m) away from electric or telephone ground systems to avoid interference. • Moist soil conducts electricity much better than dry soil. If possible, locate the...