If its a battery or solar/battery powered electric fence you have - this post is for you!

It is not always possible to use a mains operated energiser as a lot of electric fencing is positioned out in the fields miles away from a mains power source.   Battery and battery/solar energisers give you the freedom to have an electric fence system where ever you need it.  But with these kinds of systems comes extra maintanence that is not required for a mains operated system.  It is often at this time

Hotline Energiser Warranties

One morning you go out to check your hens and you see a solid light on your energiser.  Something is not right.  You realise that there is no power coming from your energiser as you test it when it is disconnected from your fence!  Oh no this leaves your hens vulnerable to a fox attack.  What do you do?  Luckily nearly all Hotline energisers are covered by a 5 year warranty (if manufacturered after 2021) and so it is possible to send your energiser back to Hotline

To enter our fabulous competition to win both 250m 6 strand polywire and 50 ring insulators you need to email us the correct answer to the question below:

Why should you not tie your electric fence 6 strand polywire to a wooden fence post?  Because:

1. It would look messy.

2. Beetles and woodlice might eat it.

3. It would earth your electric fence.

Please email your correct answer to: [email protected]

We look forward to receiving your answers...

The competition winner will be chosen

500m Three Reel System - Autumn Offer 2024

We have 2 Three Reel Systems on offer from 1st September - 31st December 2024:

500M - STANDARD THREE REEL SYSTEM - POLYWIRE (6 STRAND) - RRP £724.57... Now £505.72!

UPGRADED - PREMIUM 3 REEL SYSTEM - 500M 9 STRAND TURBOBRAID WITH GEARED REELS - RRP £934.78... Now £634.28!

Why would you use a three reel system? 

Hotline Buzzard Energiser - 12v Battery Powered Energiser

A popular energiser, particularly for equestrian and agricultural use, the 12v battery powered Buzzard has two power settings, high and low, as well as a useful low battery indicator. As with all battery powered energisers, it's useful when mains power is not available.

See below for the energiser spec:

• 3.2 joules stored, 2.24 joules output on higher setting
• 1.6 joules stored, 1.25 joules output on lower setting
• 12v input
• rigid four pronged

The Shrike range of low powered energisers consists of a battery powered unit, operating from 2 x D-Cell batteries or from an external 12v battery (using lead BL1, sold separately), and a solar assisted option - this will power the energiser in bright conditions, extending the life of the D-Cell batteries.

With its clean, modern looks, the Shrike is popular for paddock fencing or strip grazing particularly within the equestrian sector.  It's easy to use and is very compact but efficient too, making

Electric Fencing Direct Easter Opening Hours

Office Opening Times

You will be able to contact us on:

Friday 29th March - in the office - by email or phone

Saturday 30th March - out of the office - by email

Sunday 31st March - out of the office - by email

Monday 1st April  - in the office - by email or leave us a message and we'll call you back

Dispatch Opening Times

If you are planning on doing some electric fencing work over the Easter break and if you require your order before the Easter Weekend

Electric Fence Testers - Why Do You Need One?

Who uses a piece of grass to check thieir electric fence?  A finger or someone else's finger? Perhaps a more sensible solution is to use an electric fence tester?  After all a zap from an electric fence is not the most pleasant experience!

Below we go through the various types of electric fence tester that are availalbe to you...

KV10 Fence Tester

The KV10 Electric Fence Tester is by far our most popular and best for every day use, stick it in

Which 12v Battery Do I Buy For My Electric Fence

We have lots of information to share with you about which batteries we would recommend for electric fences.

We always recommend the use of Leisure or Agri batteries with electric fencing. They are designed to be discharged and then re-charged whereas car batteries are quicker release and are recharged constantly by the vechile and therefore don't last long on an electric fence.  The manufacturer/brand may differ dependent on availalbity but the

An 8 step guide to buying your electric poultry netting kit

A fox attack can happen at any time.  We would all love our hens to free range but with Mr Fox and other predators on the prowl that is not always possible.

In the world of electric fencing the solution is a straightforward one – use an electric poultry netting kit!  But, what are the questions you need to ask to get the right kit for you and your hens?

Meriel Younger from www.electricfencing.co.uk has first-hand experience of setting