Electric fences are essential tools for farm management, livestock and predator control. But to keep your fence system working properly, you need one critical tool: the electric fence tester.

Whether you're a farmer, backyard farmer, or landowner, knowing how to test your electric fence and troubleshoot problems can save time, protect animals, and improve safety. In this blog post, we’ll explore what electric fence testers do, the different types available, and how to use them effectively.

What

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? 

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

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

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

Is an electric fence dangerous?

One of the main concerns our customers who are completely new to electric fencing have is the question of whether electric fencing is actually safe to use, often in a domestic setting to deter unwanted visitors, but also to keep livestock within a specified area. Many of them have pets or perhaps young children in their gardens, or they’re new to keeping ponies and other animals. While they’re keen to use electric fencing, there’s a worry about the risk of electrocution.

Contact Electric Fencing Direct

Please note that as of the 24th August 2023 our phone number has changed.  Please don't call 01620 860058 as this number is no longer in use.

Contact us:

If you wish to get in touch please use the following details:

• By phone - 01620 497050
• By email - [email protected]
• By live chat - on our site www.electricfencing.co.uk
• By Contact Form - Contact Us

We are always happy to help - whether it is a question about which product you need, purchasing a kit,

How do you transfer power from a perimeter electric fence to a strip grazing fence?

Meriel Younger from www.electricfencing.co.uk doesn’t have all the answers… but she does know a lot about electric fencing! 

Electric fencing is a simple concept – the power from the energiser flows through the metal of a lead out cable or the metal filaments within the rope, tape or polywire or whatever conductor you are using.  The power is converted by the energiser in to a high volt low amp pulse that travels

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

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