Installing electric fencing is very easy and straight forward. It lends itself to DIY and the majority of people do their own installations. When thinking about doing an install like this, it is recommended that you thoroughly research it. There are a few things to keep in mind when achieving your goal with electric fencing. For example, installing the wire spacing properly so that a target will hit both the hot and ground wires to generate a shock and making absolutely sure the live (or hot) wire touches NOTHING BUT PLASTIC. Keep in mind that the number one failure of an electric fence is improper grounding of the system.

When installed correctly and maintained, an electric fence is a solid choice for many situations. We asked Bekaert Fence Pro Van Medley to share advice on everything from powering an electric fence to tips for installation. Consider this article your ‘Electric Fencing 101’ class.

To start, Medley says there are three pros to building an electric fence:

• It is     often more economical

• It can     control a wide variety of livestock

• It is     easier to install

Once you understand the basic concepts and how an electric fence works, it’s actually fairly simple and doesn’t require any specialized tools to install. To put up a permanent high tensile electrified fence, once your posts are set, you can use gripples to tension the wire up. So you don’t need any special tensioning tools. That’s part of the desire of an electric fence. It’s an easy fence to install.

To install an electric fence, first plan your layout and gather materials like posts, wire, insulators, and an energizer. Install posts around your area, attach insulators to them, then run the wire through the insulators. Connect the wire to the energizer, which should be near a power source.

Is it possible to install a fence yourself?

Yes You Can Install a Fence on Your Own

·        Be sure and leave adequate space between the board bottoms and the ground to prevent rot.

·        It may be worthwhile to rent an auger for the day to help stand your posts.

·        Don't waste your money on pre-made fencing panels.