Things to remember when setting up an electric fence
The connection between the mains fencer and the fence must be connected properly and firmly.
If wires are passing through a wall it is essential that the wires are insulated otherwise there is a possibility that the fencer will lose power.
All joints and connections in the fence must be made using the correct joiners to ensure a firm connection throughout the fence.
Permanent fences should be checked and maintained regularly and any vegetation touching the fence must be removed.
Earthing Systems
A proper earthing system is essential to any electric fence, without a proper earthing system there would be no shock from your fence line. An earthing system works similar to how an aerial for a radio works but instead of collecting airwaves the earthing system picks up electrons from the ground and transmits them around the fence with each pulse.
When installing an earthing system there are three main factors you must take into consideration
- Type of soil
- Power of fencer
- The length of the fence
Visibility of Fence
Having a visible fence is very important. The animal will remember the shock it received and will realise the fence is a barrier so the fence must be visible for the animals to see.
Training Period
Animals need time to adjust to the installation of an electric fence. A training period of 24 to 48 hours should be allowed where the animals are allowed to touch the fence and be shocked. This will help the animals realise the boundaries enforced by the fence.
