Electric fencing solutions are more popular than ever for keeping livestock in, allowing rotational grazing and protecting farmland. However, it’s important to choose a product that’s reliable and safe for your animals. The best way to do that is to discuss your project with a fencing expert familiar with your region and jurisdictional regulations.
The most important component of an electric reliable electric fencing solutions fence is the energizer, which gives the wire its charge. Most of these are either plug-in models that use batteries or solar energizers. It’s also vital to install a ground system. The ground system consists of one or more ground rods, which ensure that the electricity is not dissipated into the soil. A rule of thumb is to have three feet of ground rod for every joule of the energizer’s output.
During a power outage or if the voltage is too low, the grounding system will prevent the energizer from discharging into the soil. However, if you don’t have enough ground rods or they’re too far apart the energizer will still discharge into the ground and can harm animals that touch the fence.
If you are looking for a permanent solution to contain your cattle, horses or other livestock then a high-tensile wire fence is an option that’s economical and hard-wearing. This type of fence won’t give like a poly tape or poly braid fence and should only be used on land that is free from trees, bushes, rocks and other obstacles that could cause a dangerous short circuit. The wires can be made of galvanized steel or aluminum, which have different conducting capabilities. The latter can be up to four times more effective than galvanized steel.
When using this type of fencing, it’s essential to choose an energiser that has a high output and adequate storage capacity. High-quality energisers provide a very short,.003 second, high-energy pulse that charges even long lengths of wire with an electric shock that livestock respect. These energizers are more expensive but offer longevity and reliability.
In northern climates, snow and frozen soil are poor conductors that can limit or stop current flow through an electric fence. To avoid these problems, Lautt recommends a simple design that uses multiple wires set at relatively close spacing to strengthen an animal’s perception that the fence is a physical barrier. A single top wire connects to the energizer and the rest alternate between hot/ground (every wire is hot except for the ground) and hot only.
If you’re looking to improve your livestock management and farm safety with an electric fence, contact your local AMAROK security expert familiar with your region and jurisdictional regulations to find a solution that’s reliable and safe for your animals. You can also chat with our online community on the AMAROK Facebook page. We have lots of friendly, experienced members who are always happy to help!