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Installation, energizers, grounding, solar power and grazing management, explained by the Electricercas team.
VideoOctober 25, 2026 · 5 min read
The 10 most common electric fence installation mistakes, from energizer sizing and grounding to splices, wire heights and lightning, and how to avoid every one.
VideoOctober 22, 2026 · 5 min read
How to set up a portable electric fence for strip grazing and temporary paddocks: step-in posts, polywire or tape, reels, portable energizers, and strip layout.
VideoOctober 21, 2026 · 5 min read
Protect hens, sheep and crops with an electric fence for wildlife control: wire heights, strand count, tricks to stop foxes, coyotes and dogs that dig or climb.
VideoOctober 20, 2026 · 5 min read
Compare galvanized wire, aluminum wire, polytape and polyrope for electric fences: conductivity, visibility, strength and the best choice for your livestock.
VideoOctober 20, 2026 · 6 min read
Perimeter security electric fence guide: how it works, components, wall-top or gate installation, alarm energizers, regulations and maintenance tips.
VideoOctober 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Electric fence maintenance made simple: what to check weekly, monthly, and yearly, how to test your ground system, and how to find a short step by step.
VideoOctober 19, 2026 · 5 min read
How to use tensioners, corner posts, guy wires and H-braces so your electric fence stays tight for years, even on hilly ground. Step-by-step guide.
VideoOctober 18, 2026 · 5 min read
How to build electric fence gates with handles, springs or tape, and run power under the opening with buried high-voltage cable. Step-by-step guide.
VideoOctober 17, 2026 · 5 min read
Weeds drain voltage from your electric fence. Learn to spot vegetation leaks and control them with mowing, herbicide strips, grazing and smarter fence design.
VideoOctober 17, 2026 · 5 min read
How to protect your electric fence from lightning: diverter, choke coil, separate ground and surge protector. Step-by-step install and post-storm checklist.
VideoOctober 16, 2026 · 5 min read
Electric fence not shocking? The 8 most common problems, from weeds and insulators to grounding, splices, energizers and lightning, with clear fixes.
VideoOctober 16, 2026 · 5 min read
Learn the main types of electric fence insulators: line, corner, ring, porcelain, tape and offset. Where each one goes and how to install them without leaks.
VideoOctober 15, 2026 · 6 min read
Learn how to test electric fence voltage with a fence tester, which kV readings each species needs and how to check your ground system to find faults fast.
VideoOctober 15, 2026 · 5 min read
Plug-in 110 V, battery, or solar electric fence energizer? Compare output, cost, runtime, and maintenance, and learn how to choose the right one for your farm.
VideoOctober 15, 2026 · 6 min read
How to set up rotational grazing with electric fence: paddock math, rest and occupation days, strip sizing, water, materials and common beginner mistakes.
VideoOctober 14, 2026 · 7 min read
What Colombia's RETIE regulation means for electric fences: safe energizers, separate grounding, warning signs and grid connection. Practical checklist inside.
VideoOctober 13, 2026 · 6 min read
Electric fence design for pigs, sheep and goats: wire count, heights, voltage, live-and-ground systems, materials, weed control and animal training tips.
VideoOctober 13, 2026 · 5 min read
Benefits of a solar electric fence and how to size the solar panel and battery step by step from energizer draw, peak sun hours and days of autonomy needed.
VideoOctober 13, 2026 · 5 min read
How to train cattle, horses, sheep and pigs to respect an electric fence: training pen setup, voltage, wire height, step-by-step method and common mistakes.
VideoOctober 12, 2026 · 5 min read
Electric fence vs. barbed wire: we compare installation cost, maintenance, animal welfare, hide damage, and lifespan to pick the right fence for your farm.
VideoOctober 10, 2026 · 6 min read
How to build a safe electric fence for horses: tape vs. rope, strand heights, voltage, post spacing and how to introduce horses to the fence properly.
VideoOctober 9, 2026 · 5 min read
How to ground an electric fence: how many ground rods to use, rod spacing, ground-return systems for dry soil and how to test your ground with a voltmeter.
VideoOctober 9, 2026 · 6 min read
Is an electric fence dangerous to people and kids? Learn why energizers keep fences safe, when real risk appears, and steps that protect your family and crew.
VideoOctober 8, 2026 · 6 min read
How to design an electric fence for cattle: wire count, heights, voltage, energizer sizing, grounding, herd training and step-by-step maintenance tips.
VideoOctober 8, 2026 · 5 min read
Learn how to estimate electric fence cost per hectare or acre: perimeter, strand count, posts, insulators, energizer, and grounding, with a worked example.
VideoOctober 6, 2026 · 7 min read
Electric fence height chart and wire count for cattle, horses, pigs, sheep, goats and predators, with spacing, voltage and setup mistakes to avoid.
VideoOctober 6, 2026 · 5 min read
How to choose the right electric fence energizer: output joules, fence length, acreage, livestock type and power source, with handy sizing reference tables.
VideoOctober 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Compare wood, plastic, fiberglass, and metal electric fence posts: where to use each, post spacing in feet and meters, setting depth, and mistakes to avoid.
VideoOctober 4, 2026 · 7 min read
Learn to read an electric fence energizer spec sheet: output vs. stored joules, real-world miles, acres and voltage, so you buy a charger that fits your farm.
VideoOctober 3, 2026 · 6 min read
Step-by-step guide to installing an electric cattle fence: layout, wire heights, post spacing, insulators, grounding, energizer setup and voltage testing.
