Rutland Fencing Tips

7 5 3 4 6 5 4 6 1 1 2 3 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 446401 488225 488921 484327 488513 484122 Galvanised Fencing Wire Fence Line Wire Clamp Lead Out Cable Wood Screw Insulator Metal Easyway Strain Insulator – Heavy Duty 1 2 3 4 5 6 446401 488225 488921 484327 488513 484122 Galvanised Fencing Wire Fence Line Wire Clamp Lead Out Cable Wood Screw Insulator Metal Easyway Strain Insulator – Heavy Duty CHICKEN FENCE RABBIT FENCE Link all live wires at both ends of the fence Earth stake should be positioned near to the fence and at least 10m away from any electrical supply Mount insulator on the animal side of the fence Mount insulator on the animal side of the fence Link all live wires at both ends of the fence Posts can be placed up to 10m apart, although ground undulations may dictate closer spacing Posts can be placed up to 10m apart, although ground undulations may dictate closer spacing Wherever possible, use a mains powered energiser. (No batteries to service or go flat) The type of energiser required depends on the fence length. Maintain the current on the fence 24 hours a day at all times. 3000V Monitor the fence voltage regulary and ensure it is a minimum of 3000 volts at all points on the fenceline. WARNING Avoid contacting electric fence wires especially with the head, neck or torso. Do not climb over, through or under a multi-wire electric fence. Use a gate or a specially designed crossing point. 400V Test the earth systems regularly and ensure a maximum of 400 volts. If more than this add more earth stakes until it is brought down. Ensure to use a high quality tester to check voltages such as 488229 of page 43. The type of energiser required depends on the fence length but should be not less than 1.4 joules. The type of energiser required depends on the fence length but should be not less than 1.4 joules. Earth stake should be positioned near to the fence and at least 10m away from any electrical supply Fit extra earth stakes in dry ground areas. The bottom wire is used as earth and ground leveling line. The wire should be stapled to the post. Fit extra earth stakes in dry ground areas Although the bottom wire is an earth wire and may make contact with the ground, it is imperative that all live wires are free of vegetation 20cm 20cm 15cm 10cm 10cm 10cm 10cm 5cm 25cm Earth wires should be stapled to the post. 10cm 5cm 5cm 5cm 5cm 5cm 5cm Fence Design & Tips