Electric fencing – enclosing and demarcating
An electric fence is not only effective for keeping domestic animals, such as cows, horses, and sheep, inside the fence, but it also works to keep wild animals such as wild boar and deer out. The main purpose of an electric fence is to frighten animals, not harm them.
The short current pulses are usually not dangerous to either healthy humans or animals. However, there are certain things that you need to consider when erecting an electric fence.
Things to consider when erecting an electric fence
Before you start the work to erect an electric fence, you should consider things such as:
- What animals will be kept in the enclosure, and which must be kept out?
- How big is the enclosure?
- Are there electrical sockets nearby?
- Will the fence be earthed or not?
- Do you need posts? If yes, how many and in what material?
- Should there be openings such as gates or thoroughfares?
Key components of an electric fence
The most important thing when fencing is that you have the right conductor with good conductivity and good earthing to ensure that you get the most out of your electric fence. You must therefore choose a wire that fits the length of the area to be fenced and make sure the energiser is properly earthed.
For a fully functional electric fence, several important components are required:
- Electric fence energiser. The heart of an electric fence. Can be either electrical or battery powered. You will also need a connection and earth cable for the earthing rod.
- Electric fence wire, rope or tape.
- Insulators.
- Handles.
- Posts.
- Warning sign. By law, there must be a warning sign on an electric fence located along public roads and footpaths. The signs must be clearly visible and attached at intervals of approximately 100 metres.
Electric fencing has many advantages
The function of an electric fence is the same as that of any other fence. It keeps your animals inside so they can’t escape, cause damage, or otherwise be a nuisance to you or others.
However, there are several important differences between an electric fence and an ordinary fence. But ultimately, we believe that an electric fence has the most benefits.
An animal that comes into contact with the fence will experience a slight shock, and it will remember not to do so again. This means an electric fence is much more effective than a traditional fence because it conditions the behaviour of animals intuitively.
With an electric fence, your animals will also be more protected and less vulnerable to injuries that may be caused by a traditional fence.
On the one hand, the slight shock reminds the animals not to break through the fence, but if they do choose to do so, the animals will suffer fewer injuries from an electric fence than from a conventional fence. This is because an electric fence is thinner and more flexible.
Create a safe environment for your animals
There are many advantages to choosing an electric fence over a traditional chain-link fence. In addition to keeping your animals inside the enclosure, other unwelcome animals are kept out.
The electric fence acts as a deterrent to animals inside the fence, but also to predators outside. For example, you can keep foxes and other intruders away so that your chicken coop doesn’t turn into a bloodbath. The same is true if you keep birds.
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We also sell the necessary fuses so that you can signal to passers-by that the fence is electric. This way, you can warn people in advance when they pass by.
You can put up warning signs to indicate to passers-by that there is a risk of electric shock and to keep away from your area.
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Frequently asked questions about Electric fencing
How are electric fences connected?
Most electric fences consist of posts that support a live wire via insulators. The power comes from an energiser connected to the wires.
How much power flows through an electric fence?
The voltage of an electric fence is stated in volts. The recommendation is approx. 4,000 volts. The pulse strength, which indicates the strength of the electric shock, is stated in joules, and it depends on the type of animals in the enclosure. Usually 1-3 joules are enough.