Electric Fencing

Electric fences are low maintenance, quick to set up, affordable, and can easily be modified, expanded or even moved should the need be required in the future.

They work by sending an electric pulse along the fence line, and when touched it completes the circuit between the fence and the ground and a short, sharp but safe shock is received. Shock levels are governed by UK safety regulations so they are not harmful, however it creates a psychological barrier in the animal that it shouldn't be touched making it an effective barrier to keep animals in and predators out. They can be used to either fence animals in or keep predators out and can be powered by 12V battery, mains or solar power.

Electric fence component vary slightly depending on your power source, however will consist of the following -

• Electric fence energiser
• Electric fence post
• Conductor (eg wire, tape or rope)
• Insulator
• Grounding stake (earth)

No, electric fencing does not use a lot of energy, often less than a penny a day if mains operated.

Yes, you will need a ground rod for an electric fence, and the larger the electric fence the more grounding rods you should have. Grounding rods increase the effectiveness of the fence.

Use a neon or digital fault finder, or purchase a light indicator which hangs off the fence and pulsates light at every pulse, a simple visible aid.

Energy is stored in the unit then fired down the electric fence line. This firing down the line is the clicking you can hear.

Yes, but this will reduce its power. A stronger energiser with higher joules will burn grass off, however heavy growth will seriously reduce the effectiveness.

No, unlike house electrics, the energiser stores the energy then fires down the line so a complete loop is not required.

No. Electric fencing is a disciplined shock, all UK energisers are restricted in the power output to be both safe for humans and dogs.