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Electric Fencing offers many advantages over conventional fencing
Why choose electric fencing?
Electric fencing offers many advantages over conventional fencing. Firstly it is economical (50% less) in terms of materials and workload! You can install electric fencing yourself or get an installer to do it for you. Electric fencing is also a psychological barrier. Your animals will avoid it after their first contact – this means that the physical load on an electric fence is virtually zero. Result: increased service life!!
How does electric fencing work?
An electric fence is a circuit. The current passes through the wire to the animal or long grass, then via the earth stakes in the earthing system back to the unit. For this you will need:
- An energiser to provide the current
- Fencing wire to conduct the current
- Insulators to insulate the wood or metal posts so the power does not drain to the ground
- An animal to receive a shock if it contacts the fence, thereby completing the circuit
- An earth system that conducts the current back to the energiser
What do you need for an electric fence?
If you are unsure, it’s best to call in at your local store for expert advice. As a quick check, you’ll need an energiser, an earthing system, posts, wires/conductor, connections, reel, insulator and a gate!
Our stores offer all types of fencing, from wooden to electric. Whether its post and rail or tape and energisers, we pride ourselves on being able to advise on all your requirements, backed up with a delivery service, to help you on your way to choose that perfect fence.