The basic components of an electric fence are something to electrify, insulators, posts, an electric fence charger, a ground rod and a ground clamp.
Something to electrify -
It is the wire that the pest animal touches and gets enough shock to avoid the fence again.
There are a variety of items available depending on your application and personal choice.
Steel & Aluminum Wire - There is a difference between the steel wire & aluminum wire. Aluminum wire has little or no resistance. This means you do not lose very much power from the distance (resistance) of the wire and it will not rust. Most electric fence applications use steel because it conducts very well and is more durable and cost effective.
Poly tape, Poly wire or Poly rope - This works great for fencing & is far more decorative than wire. It is a tape, wire or rope that has stainless steel wires woven into it so it has the same effect as the wire.
Fi-Shock FW-00018D 250-Feet 17 Gauge Spool Aluminum Wire
by Fi-Shock
- Tensile strength: 38,000 PSI
- Breaking load: 90 lbs
- Conducts 4 times better than steel wire
- Won?t rust
- Lifetime warranty
- Fi-Shock 250 ft 17 gauge aluminum wire for electric fences comes on a spool for ease of use
Baygard Electric Fence 14 Gauge Aluminum Wire - 164 Feet #00533
by Baygard
- No rust aluminum for improved durability
- High conductivity
- Lightweight, easy to work with
- Shipped on convenient Reel Easy spools
* No rust aluminum for improved durability * High conductivity * Lightweight, easy to work with * Shipped on convenient Reel Easy spools * 14 gauge
Zareba RSW660HD 660-Foot Heavy-Duty Electric Fence Black-and-Yellow Poly Wire
by Zareba Systems
- High visibility reusable & repairable
- Use for temporary & rotational grazing
- Weighs only three pounds per 1000 ft.
- Use a poly wire tightener to maintain tension
- Use with low impedance fencer for best results
- Poly wire is a good fencing choice since it tends to be more visible than traditional wire. It weights only three pounds pr 1,000', making it very easy to handle, install and rewind. It can be used over and over in temporary pastures and is easily tightened and repaired. Poly wire is ideal for temporary grazing, strip or rotational grazing and general pasture and pet control.
Insulators:
These are plastic pieces that attach to a variety of posts to insulate the hot wire, out & away from anything touching the ground that is a conductor. They come in forms for wood posts, chain link fences, White Vinyl Fencing, and standard 5/16” round posts. You can run one wire around the area you are trying to contain or put up another set of insulators at a different height and run another wire. Corner Insulators - allow you to make a square corner while running your electric fence wire. These are usually used for corners or gate handle loops.
Zareba Electric Fence Yellow Wood-Post Extender Insulator - 25 Pack YWPX25N
by Zareba
Zareba YWPX25N Wood Post Extender Insulator, YellowZareba YWPX25N Wood Post Extender Insulator, Yellow Features:; Extends fence wire 5 inches from post; Protects permanent or damaged fences; Use with all fence wire and poly rope; Fast, easy wire insertion; Reusable; Raised boss for easy removal; Built-in ribs keep insulator from twisting; Ultraviolet stabilizers resist weathering; Simple one-nail installation; Nails included; Not for use with poly tape or high tensile fencing; Order #s black: WPX25N; yellow: YWPX25N; white: WWPX25N
Zareba YRP25N Electric Fence Yellow Rod Post Insulator, 25-Pack
by Zareba
Zareba YRP25N Round Post Insulator, YellowZareba YRP25N Round Post Insulator, Yellow Features:; Fits rods and posts from 1/4 to 9/16 inch in diameter; Use with all fence wire and poly rope; Self-centering cavity; Available in black, yellow, and white; Attaches to post with spin-on nut; Fast, easy wire insertion; Two shields prevent arcing from wire to post; Ultraviolet stabilizers resist weathering; Not for use with poly tape or high tensile fencing; Order #s black: RP25N; yellow: YRP25N; white: WRP25N
Gate -
There are a number of ways to build in one or more gates to allow you to get inside the electric fence. The design of the gate mechanism will be to some degree controlled by the particular electric fence product you buy. You do not want an electric fence package that does not allow you to have at least one gate.
Fence Charger:
This the is key piece of equipment in any electric fence. Chargers come in a variety of forms. You need to decide how you want to power your electric fence charger by using either 110V Standard A/C, Batteries, or Solar Energy. This usually depends on where your electric fence is. The most efficient are the 110V or Solar Electric Fence chargers due to the fact they maintain themselves. Battery electric fence chargers either need to be recharged or will need batteries replaced from time to time. The 12 volt powered electric fence chargers use a battery comparable to a 12 volt car or marine deep cycle battery.
Fi-Shock SS-725CS AC Powered Light-Duty Electric Fence Energizer 5-Acre Range
by Fi-Shock
- High power low cost electric powered fence energizer
- Continuous AC current output
- Plugs into a standard 110-120 V outlet
- Range up to 5 acres under ideal conditions
- Output Voltage: 800 V +/- 20-Percent open circuitVoltage
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High-power, low-cost AC-powered fence energizer. Has a continuous AC current output. Plugs into a standard 110-120 V outlet. Range up to 5 acres under ideal conditions.
Havahart SS-750RPX AC-Powered Electric Fence Kit for Pets and Small Animals 1-Mile Range
by HavaHart
- Keeps pets in and small animals out
- Contains one energizer, ten 23-Inch PVC fence poles, one 22-Inch ground rod, 100 feet of aluminum wire, 50 cotter pins for fastening wire, one ground clamp and easy-to-follow instructions
- Intermittent AC current output
- Range up to 1 mile under ideal conditions
- Output voltage: 800 V +/- 20% open circuit voltage
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Keeps pets in and small animals out. Contains one energizer, ten 23-Inch PVC fence poles, one 22-Inch ground rod, 100 feet of aluminum wire, 50 cotter pins for fastening wire, one ground clamp and easy-to-follow instructions. Has intermittent AC output. Up to 1 mile range under ideal conditions.
Product Description
Keeps pets in and small animals out. Contains one energizer, ten 23-Inch PVC fence poles, one 22-Inch ground rod, 100 feet of aluminum wire, 50 cotter pins for fastening wire, one ground clamp and easy-to-follow instructions. Has intermittent AC output. Up to 1 mile range under ideal conditions. Output voltage: 800 V +/- 20% open circuit voltage SHOCK FENCER - Intermittent current output ~ Range up to 3 miles 110-120 volt ~ Fused panel protects from power surges ~ Uses (2) 1/16 amp time delay fuses
Fi-Shock SS-440 Solar-Powered Low Impedance Medium-Duty Electric Fence Energizer 5-Mile Range
by Fi-Shock
- 1/3 less drain on battery
- Resists shorts when fence is in contact with weeds
- Intermittent DC output
- Range up to 5 miles under ideal conditions
- Output voltage: 8 KV +/- 20% open circuit voltage
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Low impedance technology means 1/3 less drain on the battery. Resists shorts when fence is in contact with weeds. Solar panel features compartmental damage-resistant construction. Has intermittent DC output. Range: Up to 10 acres under ideal conditions. Input Voltage: 4VDC, .02A. Output Voltage: 8 KV+/- 20% open circuit voltage.
Product Description
Controls up to 5 miles of electric fence! Recharges its 4 Volt battery with a high efficiency, built-in solar panel. Controller delivers more shocking power than ordinary fencers. Low impedance provides 1/3 less battery drain. U.S.A.
Grounding Rod:The grounding rod is critical to the proper functioning of the electric fence. It is often a 2 foot long galvanized steel rod driven into the ground within 20' of the electric fence charger. The 2' is what we recommend for small applications such as gardens and pets etc., but not recommended for many miles of electric fence.
Test Equipment
Zareba RSVT8 Eight-light Voltage Tester
by Zareba
- Zareba Eight-light Voltage Tester is indispensable for testing voltage levels on you fence line and fence controller Helpful for findnig fence line faults
- Test voltage levels on your fence line and fence controller
- Newon lights indicate voltage levels from 600 volts to 7,000 volts
- Keep one on hand for regular fence line maintenance
- Zareba Systems can be matched to any animal control situation, offering both budget and design flexibility
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