Electric Fence Wire Buying Guide

There are various types of wire you can use for your electric fence, and each type has its own advantages.

This video from Zareba®, North America’s leading manufacturer of electric fencing supplies, will cover the benefits and uses of steel wire, aluminum wire, barbed wire, polytape, polyrope, polywire and high tensile fence wire.
STEEL WIRE FOR ELECTRIC FENCING

Galvanized steel wire will last the lifetime of the fence and is the most commonly used wire for electric fencing. Steel is able to carry a charge over long distances, can be used with any type of charger, is economical, and ideal for semi-permanent, permanent and perimeter fencing. Note that, when purchasing wire, the lower the gauge, the larger the wire. Most electric fencing steel wire is between 17 and 14 gauge.

-Steel Wire for Electric Fencing from Zareba®: http://www.zarebasystems.com/store/electric-fence-wire/galvanized
ALUMINUM WIRE FOR ELECTRIC FENCING

Aluminum wire is the best for carrying a charge. Aluminum conducts electricity four times better than steel wire. While it will cost more, aluminum wire does not rust like un-galvanized steel wire.

Aluminum is long lasting, and will not rust and can be twisted and tied by hand. Aluminum can be used for permanent and perimeter fencing. A standalone aluminum wire does not have the same straight line appearance as steel wire, however, as it is more flexible and may stretch or sag over time.

-Aluminum Wire for Electric Fencing from Zareba®: http://www.zarebasystems.com/store/electric-fence-wire/aluminum
HIGH TENSILE WIRE FOR ELECTRIC FENCING

High tensile electric fencing wire is an excellent choice for not only safely containing most species of livestock, including exotic species, it's also effective at keeping predators out.

High tensile fence wire can be used as a simple barrier or electrified for greater effectiveness. Fencing systems made from high tensile fencing wire are affordable. High tensile fencing can last up to 40 years. Another benefit of high tensile wire fencing is its low maintenance. High tensile wire is most often 12 or 12.5 gauge galvanized steel and used as permanent and perimeter fencing.

-High Tensile Wire for Electric Fencing from Zareba®: http://www.zarebasystems.com/store/electric-fence-wire/high-tensile
IS BARB WIRE SAFE FOR ELECTRIC FENCING?

Barb wire is a steel fencing constructed with sharp edges or points arranged at intervals along the wire strand. It is used commonly to construct inexpensive fences and was the first wire technology capable of containing livestock.

Barbed wire is made in a variety of styles. Precautions to protect against injury (due to the barbs) should be adopted when handling barbed wire fencing. Make sure you wear protective clothes, gloves, and boots to prevent bodily harm.

Electrified or not, barbed wire is not a recommended livestock fencing option. Barbed wire is dangerous and likely to damage animals that come into contact with it.
POLY FENCING MATERIALS

Poly fencing is commonly used for temporary fencing and includes polywire, polyrope (or braid), and polytape. Constructed of a combination of metal and plastic filaments, poly fencing consists of small wire strands which serve as the conductors. Woven together with polyethylene, this design produces tape, wire, and rope versions. Polytape will have more conductors woven into it versus polyrope or polywire due to its larger surface area.

Compared to traditional wire, poly fencing is highly visible, lighter in weight because of thinner wires, but lower in power conductivity compared to traditional wires. As a result, it requires a more powerful fence charger.

-Poly Fencing and Poly Fencing Supplies from Zareba®: http://www.zarebasystems.com/store/poly-fence
MORE ABOUT ZAREBA® AND ITS ELECTRIC FENCING PRODUCTS

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