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Expert Tips

Want to know what the experts do? Find out some key points and tips about electric fence systems and their components in this section.

Fence Charger Tips

Over 90% of the time when an electric fence is not working it is because the system has not been grounded correctly.

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Fence Post Tips

Be sure that you do not dig in a location that may have buried wire, gas or water lines without clearance to dig.

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Insulator Tips

The most common frustration with electric fence insulators occurs when the wrong insulator is used for the wrong project.

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Fence Wire Tips

The higher the gauge number, the smaller the wire. Most electric fence wires are 14-17 gauge and are made from steel or aluminum.

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Grounding Tips

Almost 90% of the time that a new electric fence is not working, the culprit will be incorrect or improper grounding. Here are 4 steps to ensure a proper ground for your electric fence system.

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Gate Handles

For a properly constructed electric fence system, there should be one gate handle for every electrified wire.

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High Tensile Fencing

The tension on each wire should be determined by the type of animal being contained. Using poly spacers saves the expense of purchasing additional posts.

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