In this series of blogs we are going aim to answer the most frequently asked questions and try to dispel many of the myths surrounding electric fencing.  If this is the first time you have used electric fencing you may want to read these informative blogs to understand the basics and find out how an electric fence works.  So how does an electric fence work?

What does an electric fencing system consist of?

Before we get on to how an electric fence works it is important to know what the main components

Electric Fencing Direct

We like to think that we are the fountain of knowledge when it comes to electric fencing!  I know... what a strange thing to be proud of!

So with this in mind we wanted to explain about how www.electricfencing.co.uk works to help you get the electric fencing you need for your project.

Novice Electric Fencer

Our team at Electric Fencing Direct have had practical experience with electric fencing - we know how it works and what you will need.

Our fact finding process - We will

Electric Poultry Netting - Update

29/7/21

• MFB2LLGT - (25m Professional Net) - OUT OF STOCK 
• MSR5LG - (50m x 0.7m Green Rabbit Netting) - OUT OF STOCK 
• Extra strong posts CP112 and CP122 - OUT OF STOCK
• Other netting posts - PMSPBLL and PMSPBL - OUT OF STOCK

Our other nets are in stock as of today - however our stock is moving fast.

21/4/21

• MFB5LLGT - (50m Professional Net) - OUT OF STOCK UNTIL MID APRIL 2021
• MFB2LLGT - (25m Professional Net) - OUT OF STOCK UNTIL MID APRIL 2021
• MSR5LG - (50m

500m Three Reel Systems - Autumn Offer

This blog was written a while ago... it goes so well with this amazing offer that we've resurrected it!

We have 2 Three Reel Systems on offer from 1st September - 31st December 2020.  Click items below to see product in our online shop

500M - STANDARD THREE REEL SYSTEM - POLYWIRE (6 STRAND) - Was £457.26... Now £396.92!

UPGRADED - PREMIUM 3 REEL SYSTEM - 500M 9 STRAND TURBOBRAID WITH GEARED REELS - Was £598.96... Now £441.18!

Why would you use a three reel system? 

There are many applications for Three Reel Systems and they are employed for many different reasons: to facilitate strip grazing, to fence off winter sheep grazing, to protect walls or hedges, and as a temporary barrier.  These fences are quick and easy to put up and likewise take down and store.  They are a semi-permanent solution to livestock containment and can be made into any

configuration.

The 10 Electric Fence Commandments

Clearly, being an electric fencing company, we love electric fencing and even have our own electric fencing set up around our garden and to protect our hens.  My brother uses our electric fencing on the farm to rotationally graze his cows and sheep and to protect his 500 hens from foxes.  However, as much as we love electric fencing it can be frustrating… and infuriating…. and anyone who has used electric fencing to protect their livestock will be familiar with

Electric Fencing Advice - Ask The Electric Fence Experts

Electric fencing advice required?  It has been said that we are experts in our field...!  Ha.. ha!

Anyway we are being serious (with out trying to blow our own trumpet too much!!) .... We have expert knowledge in electric fencing.

Whether you are new to electric fencing, setting up your first electric fence, have a problem you cannot identify with your electric fence, need a new part or product but not sure which would work best or really

Electric Fencing - The Basics... Testing Testing!

We have a bucket full of experience and wanted to share with you the reasons why an electric fence tester should be an integral part of any electric fence system and also to outline the different types of tester.  Electric fencing manufacturers say that an electric fencing system or kit is not complete if it doesn’t have a tester… here is why.. testing testing!

Click here to see all of our electric fence testers.

Why do you need a tester?

10 Dos And Don’ts Of Electric Poultry Netting

Meriel Younger from www.electricfencing.co.uk has hens and has electric poultry netting to keep them safe.  It is hard to believe that Spring is on it’s way but before we know it the fox cubs will arrive and our most persistent predator will be back to terrorise our hens. These are the 10 dos and don’ts that Meriel has discovered when it comes to poultry netting.

The dos….

1. Do: Buy electric netting with double pronged posts. Electric netting is often

How To Protect An Existing Poultry Pen From Mr Fox

You have your space set aside for your hens.  They have a lovely run and hen house.  It is all fixed in place but you want to be sure that a fox or predator cannot get in.  It is possible to run a few lines of electric fencing around your existing pen so you can maximise your defences and there will be no way for Mr Fox to get near enough to dig under or scrabble over without feeling the wrath of your fence!

Here are a few things to consider:

How Do You Keep Your Electric Fencing Working In Winter?

Its one of the things we do keep going on about - it is important to check your electric fence on a regular basis. Even more so in winter when the weather can be at its worst.
So how do you keep your electric fencing working in winter?  Here are some frequently asked questions that we hope can help you...

Q. Can my energiser be outside in the wintertime?

A. Yes, solar and battery operated energisers can be left outside in wintertime. Mains