Electric fences effectively keep livestock in their designated area or unwanted wildlife away from your property. A carefully built electric fence delivers a mild and safe but unpleasant shock to any animal that touches it, deterring them away from the fence.
At Ace Hardware, we've got all the electric fence parts and accessories you need to build a new fence or repair an existing one.
Electric Fence Energizers
An electric fence energizer is the device that powers up the fence, producing electrical charge from an electricity supply or a battery. Also known as a charger or electric fence box, the energizer is at the heart of your electric fence so it's important to buy one powerful enough to charge the total length of live wire in your installation. Solar fence chargers are solar-powered for a greener alternative.
Take time to consider the energizer's power level. If you want to contain larger animals with thicker hides, a more powerful box will be needed. However, stronger currents may be dangerous for smaller animals, so it's important to keep to a suitable voltage for your fence's intended use.
Electric Fence Wire
Galvanized steel and aluminum are the most common kinds of electric fence wire. Steel wire is inexpensive yet strong enough for permanent fencing installations. Aluminum is a little pricier but is a more effective conductor of electricity, resulting in lower running costs.
Electric Fence Poly Tape
When it comes to containing certain livestock, such as horses, poly tape offers a popular alternative to traditional electric fence wire. Typically available in half-inch bands made of white plastic interwoven with metal, poly tape is more visible than wire, making it an effective deterrent by sight and shock. However, it may not be as durable as wire under harsh weather conditions.
Electric Fence Insulators
Electric fence insulators are used to attach the fence wire to wooden or metal electric fence posts, without losing charge by grounding the circuit. Most modern insulators are made of plastic, but for particularly heavy-duty fences, we also have porcelain insulators available.
Electric Fence Clips
Often used with T-posts, electric fence clips offer another method of affixing electric fence wire to the posts. This combination prevents heavier wire from sagging, especially helpful for larger installations.
Electric Fence Switch
If you don't need to keep your fence operating constantly, then an easy-to-install electric fence switch makes it simple to turn the current on and off as needed.
Electric Fence Handles
Explore a selection of electric fence handles to enhance your setups. Look for fence handles with ergonomic grip designs, non-conductive inner tubing and enclosed springs that stretch to keep wire taut.
Shop Electric Fence Supplies Near You at Ace
At Ace, we have what you need to tackle farm or garden fencing project, with a full range of electric fence parts near you. Explore electric fence handles, line clamps, live fence indicators, electric fence current testers and much more.
We also stock a selection of agricultural and garden fencing supplies like stakes, chicken wire and automatic gate equipment to ensure your property boundaries are secure and clearly marked. If you need any more information on any aspect of electric fences, fence parts or installation safety, come into your local Ace store. Shop online or instore today.
