9V fence chargers/batteries are ideal for portable/temporary fencing for horses, pets, poultry, and garden. They are easy to install, manage and remove. 9V batteries are lightweight(portable) and easy to install but only useful with 9V fence chargers. 9V fences cover short areas(a few km maxes) and output low joules, hence not ideal for large-area fencing. … Read more
Yes, you can install/set fence spikes in concrete, but it’s not ideal, especially for large-area fencing. Setting spikes in concrete will cost you more in the form of concrete and require a lot of effort in digging holes, filling them with concrete, and installing spikes. Below, we’ve discussed how to set post spikes in concrete … Read more
Fence post spikes are quite an innovative tool commonly used to install wood posts without the hassle of digging post holes & using concrete. A post spike has two parts; the spike/anchor gets driven into the ground within a couple of minutes, providing ease in DIY fence installations. The holder(bracket/shoe) holds the fence post out … Read more
To make an electric fence, you can use a car battery(12V) and a 12V fence charger that supports DC or solar power. The output voltage & power of a battery must be equal to or higher than the fence energizer/charger input power. However, you can’t use a fence charger that requires more than a car … Read more
Many people are concerned that an electric fence may harm their pets. We can reduce the voltage on an electric fence by adding resistors to the fence charger circuit. You can reduce power at your fence permanently by replacing your fence charger with a low-power fence charger. If you want to modify the charger using … Read more
Disclaimer: “This content is only for educational purposes for fence users.” How to beat an electric fence A shorted fence leaks current into the ground or any attached metal. The fence loses current constantly, is unable to maintain power and is almost disabled. So you can beat an electric fence by shorting it, getting a slight … Read more
If you’ve seen or heard a man peeing on an electric fence, mostly survive, and deaths are infrequent. You may feel a severe shock as the current penetrates the sensitive body parts such genitalia and urinary system. Electric shock intensity increases if you are closer to the fence by 1-2 feet and the fence charger … Read more
Poly wires, ropes, and tapes have metal strands fastened in polyethylene and polyester fibers. It’s lightweight, easy to install, and cheaper than metal wires. You should use poly wire for the shorter area and poly rope for large-area fencing. For temporary fencing, such as portable grazing fields or short areas, poly-wire electric fences(braided wire) are … Read more
Poor electric fence grounding and short circuits are the main reason for voltage and power loss in your fence. A electric fence short circuit occurs when a part of electric fence system touches an object, such as a metal or wood post, a wire, inside or outside the fence circuit or even grass drains its … Read more