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FENCER FIXER REPAIR MAKE ELECTRIC FENCE, MAKE SENSE! We help in all aspects of electric fencing. If there anything you need when it comes to electric fencing, WE are the experts that can help! We specialize in the repair of electric fencers, fence chargers, and fence testers. We also help trouble shoot your electric fence, and offer advice on fence charger sizing! We'll work on any brand of fencer, or tester. From the old ones of yesteryear, to the new ones of today. Having problem with your livestock weigh scale systems? We offer troubleshooting and repair with that as well....

Selecting an Energizer   The energizer is the heart of any electric-fence system, so select it carefully. A good unit will provide years of service if it is properly installed and maintained. Price should not be the determining factor. Many operators have started with farmstore specials that ended up crashing. The cost to purchase two or three cheap models is as much or more than the cost of purchasing a good one initially.   Purchase a low impedance Energizer with a minimum 5,000-volt output. It should produce 35-65 pulses per minute with each pulse lasting not more than 0.0003 seconds....

Fencing costs are one of the most expensive aspects of livestock grazing. The type of fence constructed greatly impacts the cost per foot, total cost, and annual ownership cost.  In addition, the shape of the paddocks affects the amount of materials needed and labor required for construction of the fence. This publication compares the costs of building a 1/4-mile (1,320 feet) straight perimeter fence with four different types of permanent fencing plus temporary interior fencing. These are: woven wire, barbed wire, high-tensile non-electric, high-tensile electrified, and temporary interior fencing.  The type of fencing selected varies by personal choice and the...

FAQ on Electric Fences, Grounding, Energizers & More  we receive many electric fences questions, such as “how do they work" and “what parts do I need for my fence.” We’ve listed a few of the most frequently asked questions to help you answer your questions. Check our our list of frequently asked questions below. If you have more questions about the usage of electric fence equipment and/or components, please feel free to contact us. Questions: How does an electric fence work? How does a ground work? How important is the grounding system? How many grounding rods do I need to...

  I'm building a permanent power fence.  How do I make sure it stays permanently grounded? Use a minimum of three, six-foot long, galvanized steel ground rods, spaced at least 10 feet apart. Drive them into the ground so that only 2 or 3 inches are visible, then securely clamp one continuous galvanized wire to each rod.