Permanent Electric Fences

Increasing costs and diminishing returns have forced farmers to re-evaluate livestock production and consequently there is an upsurge in the building of relatively cheap, permanent electric fences.

To gain the full benefit from electric subdivision it must be realised there are no short cuts to Effective Permanent Electric Fencing.

When farmers or contractors set out to build an electric fence they should have in mind it is to be permanent, they do not want to do it again.

POST & BATTEN SPACINGS:

Post Spacing .30 -- 50 yds. depending on ground contour
Batten Spacing 8 -- 12 yds.

FOUR WIRE FENCE FOR SHEEP CONTROL

ALL LIVE FOUR WIRE SYSTEM

4 Wire Fence System:

3 Live in Parallel. Repeat every 0.5 ml. and at either side of each gate. The tie at the bottom insulator is attached to a flexible connector for easy lock up to live system.

Control of Livestock

Cheta electric fences are used for controlling all classes of farm livestock; cattle, pigs, sheep, horses and goats. The height of the fence wire should be about two-thirds the shoulder height of the animal. If alteration of the height of the fence wire proves ineffective, the number of wires should be increased until control is achieved. Proper straining of the wire is essential. On uneven ground extra care is needed to ensure that the wire is at a reasonably uniform height.

Gateway Crossings

Underground crossing of gateways is best. Thread underground cable through 12mm waterpipe and bury to a depth of at least 40cm. Turn down ends of pipe well above ground level to keep out water.

Tie-Off

Leave tie-offs on terminal insulators sufficiently long to ensure a parallel connection can be made easily.

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