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Are Electric Fences a Good Investment in 2023?

By: SK Weldedmesh

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Electric fences are commonly used on farms to keep livestock contained, and in some cases, they are also used for security purposes to keep intruders out of a designated area.

A still shot from behind a fence shows a group of pigeons eating from the ground, with a graffiti background.

A still shot from behind a fence shows a group of pigeons eating from the ground, with a graffiti background.

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Benefits of electric fence in security

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1. Deterrent value 2. Efficient 3. Flexibility 4. Durability 5. Non-lethal

How does an electric fence work?

A still shot of someone driving a car, taken by someone sitting in the backseat.

A still shot of someone driving a car, taken by someone sitting in the backseat.

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blue metal chain link fence
white wooden fence near mountain during daytime

A high-voltage electric current is passed through a wire or ribbon to create an electric fence. The fence delivers a brief, but powerful shock when an animal or person touches it. 

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How to install an electric fence?

Vertical shot of cars driving on the highway, from behind a fence.

Vertical shot of cars driving on the highway, from behind a fence.

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1. A high-voltage electric current is passed through a wire or ribbon to create an electric fence. The fence delivers a brief, but powerful shock when an animal or person touches it. 

Still shot of the beautiful Statue of Liberty, from behind a fence.

Still shot of the beautiful Statue of Liberty, from behind a fence.

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2. Install the fence posts at regular intervals along the planned route of the fence. 

3. Use insulators to attach the fence wire to the posts. Be sure to leave enough slack in the wire to allow for expansion and contraction due to temperature changes.

Low-angle shot of a woman walking barefoot on the beach.

Low-angle shot of a woman walking barefoot on the beach.

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4. Install a grounding system to ensure that the electric current flows properly.

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5. Connect the fence wire to an energizer, which is a device that produces the high-voltage pulse that is sent through the wire. 

Get in touch with a fence supplier and buy an electric fence.

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