Electric Fence Installation

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Do You Need to Install an Electric Fence?

Here are tips on choosing and installing a cost-effective and safe electric fence. Learn more

TYPES OF ELECTRIC FENCING

There are three main types of electric fence that you should be aware of: - temporary electric fence - permanent fencing - fence protection Learn more

TEMPORARY ELECTRIC FENCE

A temporary electric fence is a good choice for farm animals grazing and short-term enclosures. It can be installed easily, keeping your farm animals safe and preventing them from wandering off. Learn more

TEMPORARY ELECTRIC NETTING

Electric netting fence is another temporary fence option that comes with the posts and net connected so you don’t need to purchase insulators, wire, and posts separately. It’s very easy to move. Learn more

PERMANENT ELECTRIC FENCE

The downside of permanent electric fencing is wood posts can be expensive and difficult to install. You can rent an auger or fence driver to help. Learn more

HOW TO INSTALL AN ELECTRIC FENCE

1. Mark out the area you want to cover. 2. Next comes earthing your electric fence line so that it doesn’t lose power. 3. You’ll also need to pick a charger to keep your electric fence alive. 4. Put in the ground rods around 10 to 20 ft apart. A post-hole digger will help ensure the post is secure. Learn more

5. Attach a grounding wire from the ground terminal to all the grounding posts. Secure the wire to the posts using a grounding clamp. 6. Install the fence posts, with at least a third of the length of the post underground. 7. Connect the wire to the posts using the connector clamps. 8. Test the line using a voltmeter. It should read 6000 to 10,000 volts if working correctly.

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Now you can relax knowing your animals are safe and secure with your new electric fence!

Danielle Pientka

Danielle is a DIY/craft/sewing blogger on DIYDanielle.com. She loves to write about projects that she makes for her small farm, her children, and her home. Learn more

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