Electric Fencing - Spring Checks

As we head into Spring, it’s worth taking a little time to check over your electric fence to ensure it’s working as well as it should. 

Here are some things to check and look out for:

Firstly check your power source.

If you are using mains, are all the connections still nice and tight?

If it’s a battery-powered system, is it still charging and, more importantly, is it holding that charge well? Check for rusting on the terminals and inside the croc clip coming from

The Raptor Range consists of 2 energisers. It is a new generation of smarter combination energisers created to make electric fencing easier to maintain and manage. An energiser that can work from 6v, 12v and 230v - this versatile and innovative energiser is popular for a number of very good reasons!

This energiser range has three main advantages:

1. Fence Performance Indicator

The three colour spinning LED relays information on the health of your fence system.  At a glance you can easily tell how

There are so many different types of insulators on the market... ever wondered what they are all for? ...

Well, insulators allow electric fencing to be attached to metal or wood without the power from the electric fencing line shorting to the ground.  There are many different types and styles of electric fencing insulator..And there are so many different types of insulator as there are so many different types of applications.  Insulators must be adapted to carry tape or rope or wire or polywire

The Gemini range of dual-input energisers remains a constant bestseller for good reason - compact and straightforward to use, these energisers give a serious zap despite their size! Their versatility means that they are suited to a wide range of applications and feature in a number of our ready-to-go kits. 

The Gemini is a dual-powered or combination energiser – but what does this mean?  All three energisers in the range can be powered by either a 12v battery or from a mains power supply. 

We wanted to post here so you are aware in plenty of time.  Electric Fencing Direct are taking two Bank Holidays:

Monday 2nd May 2022 - we will respond to emails but will not be availalbe on the phone or live chat.

Friday 3rd June 2022 - will will respond to emails but will not be available on the phone or live chat.

Now that the hens are coming out of flockdown we are anticipating a busy spell.  Please order as early as you can to ensure delivery when you need the products.  We have plenty

Electric Fencing Direct Easter Opening Hours

You will be able to contact us on:

Friday 15th April 2022  - by email.

Saturday 16th April 2022 - by email

Sunday 17th April 2022  - by email

Monday 18th April 2022  - by email

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 please place your order on Wednesday 13th April before 12 o'clock - we will do all that we can to dispatch

Here we answer questions that are commonly asked about setting up electric netting.  We hope you find the answers helpful if you are needing to explore the possibility of using electric netting for sheep, rabbits, badgers or hens.

1. Can I roll the netting up at one end if it is too long?

We always say this… planning is key!  However, if you have purchased a length of netting and it is too large for the area you wish to install it in then it is possible to roll the netting up at one end.  There

The Basics – ELECTRIC FENCING TRACK SYSTEM (PARADISE PADDOCKS)

Here are some commonly asked questions asked about setting up track systems (sometimes know as paradise paddocks) for horses, ponies and donkeys.  We hope you find the answers helpful if you are needing to explore the possibility of electric fencing for your equine friends.

Planning

When setting up any electric fencing system be it strip grazing, a permanent fence or a track system you will need to ask yourself some questions to

Poultry Netting Kits

Whether you have an egg producing business or you have a few hens in your back garden you may both be confused as to which electric fencing net or system would suit your hens' needs best and keep Mr Fox out!  So in this blog we explain the components of a poultry netting kit.

We know our netting systems work because they are tried and tested by us.  We have experience of putting up and taking down poultry netting kits.  So if you are bamboozled by the choice or are having

How To Choose An Electric Fencing Energiser

We speak to our customers everyday on the phone and on email and one of the most common questions we are asked is how do I choose an electric fencing energiser... which energiser is right for our animals and our fence?

There is a check list you need to go through to find the right electric fencing energiser for your livestock and your fence.

1. What type of power are you going to use?  Will you use mains, battery or battery solar?

1. 1. Mains - mains is always