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New for 2021-2022 The Hotline Firedrake 200 Solar Energsier

The Hotline Firedrake Range of energisers has been developed in the UK by Hotline Electric Fencing for the UK climate.  The solar energisers feature high effeciency solar panels that are carefully matched to replace the battery energy used while operating as quickly as possible.  A battery charger is also included to help keep the battery charged when the sunlight is in short supply... especially useful in our long dark winters!

We especially

These 5 common problems with horse electric fencing occur with many different types of electric fences but here we have specifically focused on electric fencing for horses.  We look at the 5 most common problems with horse electric fencing and give some solutions on how to solve them.

1. Poor Earthing

Problem: An electric fencing is a circuit. It's not that the fence has to be in a circuit but more that if a horse touches an electric fence the current goes through the horse, through the ground

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 will you use? Mains, Battery or Battery/Solar?

Mains - mains is always preferable but not always possible.  Mains energisers are

In this series of blogs (The Basics) 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

Car Batteries

Car batteries are fast release and only last a short amount of time before they need charging.  They are designed for the car to recharge them every time they are used. Agri batteries are slow release hence they last longer and release their energy slower. So car batteries in the end are a false economy as you spend your whole life re charging them and we would not

We are at that time of year where the fox cubs come out to play and learn to hunt, unfortunately this means your hens might be at risk.

Here are some tips on what to check to make sure your netting is running at full capacity:

Use your KV10 LED fence tester for this as not only does it let you know the fence has power but it tells you how much power.

The netting is up and has been in place for some time:

1. Is the battery fully charged? Is it connected to the fence in the correct way (from the energiser

We wanted to post here so you are aware in plenty of time.  Electric Fencing Direct are taking two Bank Holidays:

Monday 2nd May 2022 - we will respond to emails but will not be availalbe on the phone or live chat.

Friday 3rd June 2022 - will will respond to emails but will not be available on the phone or live chat.

Now that the hens are coming out of flockdown we are anticipating a busy spell.  Please order as early as you can to ensure delivery when you need the products.  We have plenty

Electric Fencing Direct Easter Opening Hours

You will be able to contact us on:

Friday 15th April 2022  - by email.

Saturday 16th April 2022 - by email

Sunday 17th April 2022  - by email

Monday 18th April 2022  - by email

Dispatch Opening Times

If you are planning on doing some electric fencing work over the Easter break and if you require your order before the Easter Weekend please place your order on Wednesday 13th April before 12 o'clock - we will do all that we can to dispatch

Here we answer questions that are commonly asked about setting up electric netting.  We hope you find the answers helpful if you are needing to explore the possibility of using electric netting for sheep, rabbits, badgers or hens.

1. Can I roll the netting up at one end if it is too long?

We always say this… planning is key!  However, if you have purchased a length of netting and it is too large for the area you wish to install it in then it is possible to roll the netting up at one end.  There