All About Fence Wire

Fence Wire

Electric fence wire conducts the electric charge from the fence charger around the length of the fence. Position one electrified wire at animal’s shoulder height; this will cause it to touch the fence with its nose, making it back up.

Wire types include smooth steel wire, aluminum wire, high tensile wire, poly wire (stainless steel wire strands woven with polyethylene) poly tape and poly rope. Your selection will depend on the type of fence, the type of animal you are containing and how long the fence will stay in place.

Poly wire, poly tape and poly rope are good options for temporary, rotational grazing or to be used along the top of a fence as they are more visual for animals such as horses. For a permanent perimeter fence, you should use steel or aluminum wire.

POLY TAPE

Zareba® Systems electric fence poly  tape provides even greater visibility than poly wire or poly rope. Reinforced, rip-stop edges also help protect the tape from wear and tear.

The open weave design allows wind to pass through, reducing wear and increasing the longevity of the fence line.

Splicing poly tape is easy using specially designed splicer buckles. Use a poly tape tensioner to maintain tape tension as needed.

For best results, energize poly tape fence lines with a low impedance fence charger.  Poly tape should not be used with a continuous output charger.

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POLY WIRE / POLY ROPE

Poly wire is a good fence choice since it is more visible than traditional metal wire, lightweight and installs easily.  Poly wire is easily tightened, spliced, repaired and rewound.  In addition, it can be re-used again and again.

Use a poly wire tightener to maintain wire tension as needed.

This convenient wire can be used for temporary grazing, strip or rotational grazing and pet control. Poly wire should not be used with continuous output chargers

Poly rope is another excellent high visibility choice for your fence line. It is stronger than poly wire, with stainless steel strands woven through the rope.

The steel strands ensure maximum electrical energy is carried through the fence line at all times. Use a splicer to maintain a good connection.  Most poly ropes are about 1/4 inch in diameter.

Note:  For best results, use a low impedance fence charger to energize poly wire and poly rope fences. Poly rope should not be used with continuous output chargers.

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HIGH TENSILE ELECTRIC FENCE WIRE

High tensile electric fencing wire is an excellent choice for not only safely containing most species of livestock, including exotic species, but it is 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 and long-lasting, over 40 years.  Another benefit of high tensile wire fencing is it’s low maintenance.

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STEEL WIRE

Galanized steel wire will last the lifetime of the fence and is the most commonly used wire.

Note: Steel wire can by used with any type of charger and when connected properly to like wire extentions, this wire can carry a charge for very long distances. 

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ALUMINUM WIRE

Aluminum wire is the best for carrying a charge.  Aluminum conducts electricity four times better than steel wire. Aluminum will cost more but will not rust like ungalvanized steel wire.

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Zareba® has a variety of electric fence wire to meet all of your electric fencing needs.