12 steps to make sure your electric fence will keep intruders out
An electric fence is designed to keep intruders out. Here's how you can make sure it will do just that.
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A periodic inspection is an inspection and associated testing to check whether an electrical installation is in a satisfactory condition for continued service. It is recommended to be carried out every 10 years for home-owners and more frequently for businesses.
When choosing a fence, you should take into account the climate of the area where you live. For example, in colder climates, consider the frost line and use concrete anchors placed deep enough to support the fence posts. For warmer and wetter climates, you should stay away from most woods because they are susceptible to water damage. Vinyl is the best choice for more temperate regions as it can hold up in damp weather, but it can be damaged by extreme heat. If you live in an area that experiences frequent frigid temperatures, then you may want to stick with more durable materials. Metal, bamboo and specific species of wood are the most resilient materials in colder climates.
Boundary walls and fences must be measured from the existing level of the ground that abuts the wall or fence. If the level of the ground on opposite sides of the fence or wall are not equal, the height should be measured from the higher of the two sides. If soil is retained by a boundary wall, the maximum permitted height of the retained soil is 2,1 m. This should be measured from the natural ground level in front of the wall. A balustrade wall not exceeding 1 m in height is permitted above the level of the retained soil.
For any fences that do not exceed 1.8 m in height you won’t need a plan as they are considered “minor building work”. However, you will still need authorisation by your local authority's building control officer.
To ensure the safety of electric fence, any electric fence system has to have a valid Electric Fence System certificate of compliance (EFC), issued by a registered Electric Fence System Installer (EFSI). The law is valid for electric fences on all properties that the public may gain legal access without permission from the owner.
Without a valid Electric Fence System Certificate of Compliance, property owners, body corporates, business entities and home owner associations become civilly and criminally liable for injuries caused by their electric fence system.
Electric fence installations may only be done by a registered Electric Fence System Installer (EFSI). Before hiring a professional, be sure to check his certificate.
The minimum height of electric fence in South Africa is 1.5 meters.
Looking for reasonable quote and company who has experience and uses latest technology and reliable guaranteed products for electric fencing approx 23 meters and about 6 set of wires. Electric fencing company can initially Whatsapp me their quote and if im interested thereafter they can attend premises for exact measurements as final quote.
Good morning will you please assist me with 2 quotation for one Square Hectare Free standing electric fences for my farm the different is the Height . A ) with a space of 15 cm between the wire separation ,and 3 M between the pole and 2.50 M Height B )with a space of 15 cm between the wire separation ,and 3 M between the pole and 3.50 M Height
Hi there, we have a front and side wall, totalling. Approx 44 meters, needing a six wire electric fence attached to a medium height concrete slab wall, that has galvanized security fence on top. It includes one gate, the electric sliding driveway gate of 3.6 metres. We have an alarm system, but it may need to be upgraded to create extra zones.
Electric Fence Entire Perimeter m 8 Strand Wall top electric fence 50 8 Strand Square Tube Brackets (1 every 3m) 1 Energizer 1 Lightning Diverter 1 Siren HT Cable - Slimline Ferrules 6mm/ 48 Tensioner - hybrid Comp spring 48 Spring Hooks 17 Warning signs - small double sided every 10m Aluminium Wire 1.6mm 8 Earth Spikes, every 30m, 3 at energiser for each zone 80 Wall anchors 5m Conduit,connectors 1 Gate Contact Installation
Good day. The property is m right round there are 2 motor gates. The garage is not attached to the house. The distance from where the Energizer would be mounted up to the fence is 10 meter. There are enough soil for earthing. The property fence wall is made of rock and cement. The front fence has pieces of palisade devils fork of 2,5 m each for the whole length of 56 meters. The property consist of 4 corners. The property is a Square. Xtras needed: A remote panel to reset the alarm would be good. A siren as well as a strobe light. An indicator light(LED) showing the electric fence is armed.8 Strand electric fence.
Knowledgeable person to come and do site inspection. New extension (36 m) from existing electric fence is required to be installed on top of newly installed palisade fence, with gate on street front. Connection is to be from existing energizer. Repair one or two broken earthing pegs. Assess the general condition of existing segments of electric fence. Provide a quote that specifies cost items and labour. It would be greatly appreciated.
Need further advice. Planning on purchasing 2 Hectare plot for residential and small scale farming. The plan is to live and do farming on 1 hectare and use the other hectare for livestock grazing for 10 years and then sell it. Is is then wise to install electric on the entire 2 hectare or just 1 hectare and do normal razor wire fencing on one. The livestock will graze and be returned each day back into the electric fenced hectare.
Electric Fence main components (materials) Corner poles 3m height Corner stays Y standard free standing 3m Wires per length, spacing and lines. Electric bare wire spacing: mm x 20 lines HT cables per roll Earth spikes placed every 15m of fence, Connected to the poles. Energizer per zone Siren 30w Comms cable per roll Keypad Enclosure fibre glass Warning signs place every 10m of fence line and gates. Lightning diverters per zone Concrete casted over the whole length +/- mm (mm in the ground & mm above ground) 1.2 Accessories Bolt & nuts, insulators, clips, hooks, ferrules, tensioners, strainers, contacts & brackets, etc 1.3 Existing Palisade Fence Existing fence to be left as is and be inside of the new Electric fence +/- mm apart. N/A N/A 1.4 GATES Double entrance gate to be fitted with electric fence. Gates shall be connected to the overall electric fence. Standard locking device adaptable to the Municipal lock.
Hi i need a galvanized spiked - palisade for security purposes. I need the fence to be able not to rust as i need to assemble it over a river where there is running water. Most probably 3m length x 2m height. Need to cover 45m. Also to attached electric fence on top of it. Give me the option for supply and installation separately
Galvanized mash whit green coated. Clear Vu Cochrane invisible wall. The fence mast is manufactured from high tensile steel. Affixed in the edges of fence panels. The spikes are to be at equal intervals and secured using anti-vandal bolts. Should be able to be integrated with static electric fencing to solidify the perimeter. Please can you provide me whit a sample of the fence also