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  1. Ask The Expert - How Does An Electric Fence Work?

    Ask The Expert - How Does An Electric Fence Work?
    If you are new to electric fencing and you are wondering how it works ... watch this funny and informative video from Braniacs.

    It does a good job of explaiing through some rather painful looking experiments all you need to know about how the zap in an electric fence works!

    If you still have questions please just ask!

    Call: 01620 860058
    Email: info@electricfencing.co.uk
    Livechat: on our site

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  2. FAQ - How To Order Your Electric Fence

    FAQ - How To Order Your Electric Fence
    How do you order your electric fence from an online electric fencing company?  We'll go through the steps you need to take in the process in this short infomative blog.  Of course if you have any questions you can ask us anytime!


    There are two ways to order with us:

    1. order yourself through our on line shop or
    2. order through us on the phone

    On-line Orders

    It is so easy to order on line if you know what you want or need.  

    1. Go to our online shop.  You could also have a read of some of our advice
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  3. A Mark Of Respect For Queen Elizabeth II - Monday 19th September

    A Mark Of Respect For Queen Elizabeth II - Monday 19th September
    We have all been deeply affected by the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

    And so as a mark of respect we will be closed on Monday the 19th of September 2022.

    We will be back open again at 9am on Tuesday 20th September and we will come back to any enquiries you have made over this time as quickly as possible. 


    Thank you. We appreciate your understanding.

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  4. Ask The Expert - How Much Power Is Needed To Protect And Deter Animals?

    Ask The Expert - How Much Power Is Needed To Protect And Deter Animals?

    We are asked this question a lot by people checking their fences; how much power do I need on my fence to keep x animal in or x animal out?  We are also asked the same question by people who are just starting out and looking at electric fencing as an option for them.  So how much power is needed to protect and deter animals?  It’s a great question!

     

    Whether you are either protecting your animals/gardens from predators or keeping your animals in for their safety you will need to know these

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  5. FAQ - Electric Fencing For Horses - Electric Fences vs Traditional Wooden Fencing

    FAQ - Electric Fencing For Horses - Electric Fences vs Traditional Wooden Fencing

    All you need to know about comparing electric fencing vs traditional wooden fencing.  Our FAQ concerning electric fencing for horses is informative and useful.  Of course if you have some questions of your own please let us know!

    Our FAQ: Can you please explain to me what the benefits are of installing electric fencing instead of traditional wooden fencing?

     

    Below are the benefits of fitting an electric fence vs traditional fencing. We know that electric fencing is not for everyone but it is
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  6. Offers - Three Reel Systems and more

    Offers - Three Reel Systems and more

    Three reel systems have been an integral part of strip grazing, paddock rotation and fodder feeding for many years.  We know that we need to make the most of everything we have in the current cost of living crisis and this system will help you to make the most of your crops and pasture.  To help a little we have the three reel systems on offer… along with some energisers too.

    Three Reel Systems On Offer

    Three Reel Systems on offer from 7th September - 31st December 2022.  Click items below

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  7. Ask The Expert - Zone or Cell Grazing For Cattle Using an Electric Fence

    Ask The Expert - Zone or Cell Grazing For Cattle Using an Electric Fence

    Here is a short blog to introduce zone grazing or cell grazing for cattle.  In this blog we relate how an electric fence system can help to get the best for your cattle and field by dividing it up in to a zone grazing or cell grazing system. Why would you want to consider this type of fencing?  Too get more and better quality grass to achieve better weight gain in cattle - and it really does work.

     

    Zone Grazing or Cell Grazing For Cattle

     At Old Leckie Farm in Stirlingshire they use electric

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  8. Electric Fence Story - Summer Pasture Management

    Electric Fence Story - Summer Pasture Management

    This summer has been a fantastic growing year for most farmers... but how do you make the most of your fields?  This blog gives a brief insight into how one of our customers has made the most of his electric fencing and increased his production of winter fodder whilst giving his stock plenty of summer grazing.

     

    One of our customers has sent photos in of his various set ups.  He has used 12v battery powered energisers on each of his systems.  His batteries have lasted 2 weeks before the green

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  9. Ask The Expert - Electric Fencing FAQ

    Ask The Expert - Electric Fencing FAQ

    There are always lots of questions to be answered when it comes to electric fencing. Here are answers to two of the most frequently asked electric fencing questions.  We do have a few more questions answered in our FAQ Page - click here

    Can barbed wire be used for an electric fence?

    Well of course in theory and from a practical point of view barbed wire could be used as an electric fence. It is metal and could carry a current if it were insulated. But that is as far as it goes – we would never
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  10. Energiser Focus - Hotline Shrike 3v / 12v Battery Electric Fence Energiser

    Energiser Focus - Hotline Shrike 3v / 12v Battery Electric Fence Energiser

    Why not try the small but mighty Shrike? The Shrike's a 3 volt battery operated electric fencing energiser (with options to add a 2.5w solar panel or a 12v battery).

     

    So when would you use a Shrike? 

    With its clean modern looks it's very popular for paddock fencing or strip grazing particularly within the equestrian sector.  It's so easy to use and is very compact but efficient too, making it great for shorter temporary electric fencing - but don't be fooled - it can do up to 800m fencing - powerful

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