Electric Fence Canada

Electric Fence Canada

Electric Fence Canada is a Gallagher-authorized dealer and can sell you an entire system, including the power source (energizer) and all the fence materials needed to complete your project. The price of an electric fence depends on the size of the area you are trying to enclose and the level of safety you require. The longer the fence the more expensive it will be to install. Labor costs will also vary depending on the work involved. Equipment rental costs such as trenchers, wire tensioners and post-hole diggers can add to the cost of your project. Building permits, if required, may also increase the overall cost of the project.

Electric Fence Canada: A Comprehensive Guide to Installation and Use

When an animal comes into contact with the energized wire, the electrical pulse from the energizer is conducted to the ground through a metal rod implanted in the soil (the earth rod) which then gives the animal a shock. The shock can range in intensity from a slight tickle to very painful or even lethal.

A well-grounding system is essential to an effective electric fence. Make sure the energizer is connected to the ground rods using galvanized terminals and that the wires are not corroded. Ground rods should be 6-8 feet long and spaced 10’ apart. A corroded ground system will decrease the shocking power of your electric fence. Check them on a regular basis. It is also a good idea to walk your fence line each spring to ensure that all insulators are still in place and the wire is not kinked or cut.

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