Selecting an electric fence type

The best electric fence is the one that is suited to your requirements. Our table outlines the 3 main types of electric fence structures as a starting point to help you identify which fence type best suits your needs.

	Portable / Temporary	Semi-Permanent / Permanent	Permanent / High-Tensile
Length of Fence Placement	Short-moves frequently	up to 10 years*	20 years + ^*
Ease of Construction	Simple	Easy to medium	Medium Requires special tools or fencing contractor
Best Recommended for	Horses, cows, pets, domestic animals	Deer, horses, cows sheep, goats, pigs exotic animals	Deer, horses, cows sheep, goats, pigs exotic animals, predators
Containment Area	Short/Small	Unlimited	Unlimited
Primary Need	Temporary containment, stripgrazing	Pastures and internal fencing	Boundary and internal fencing
Key Benefits	Easy to install and relatively inexpensive. Offers greatest flexibility and portability	Can use any combination of post and wire types	Optimum strength for livestock management. Longer fence life with minimal maintenance.
Main Fence Components
Post Type	Tread-ins, pigtails or fibreglass posts	Wood posts and battens, steel posts, fibreglass posts	Wood posts, steel posts
Wire Type	Poliwire, tape, rope or braid	Poliwire, tape or rope, steel or galvanised fence wire 2 mm (14 ga) - 2.5 mm (12.5 ga)	Galvanised high-tensile wire 2.5 mm (12.5 ga) - 4 mm (8 ga)
Energizer Type	Portable solar, small Mains / battery, Unigizer™	Mains, Unigizer™, battery, portable solar	Mains, Unigizer™, battery

*This timeframe also indicates expected fence life if using quality products and keeping fence maintained.

Selecting an electric fence type

Portable /

Temporary

Semi-Permanent /

Permanent

Permanent /

High-Tensile

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