Adviser: Fence construction accessories

Electric fences can be described as the star performer among all animal fencing, as they are insurmountable and versatile. If you want to play it safe, opt for a combination of an electric and a mechanical barrier. In the process, it’s wise to invest in useful and helpful fence construction accessories so that you are optimally equipped right from the start and so that any effort is reduced. Which fence construction accessories are available?

The electric fence and its components

Electric fences come in the form of permanent fences out in the field or as mobile fences for use when travelling, and therefore differ slightly from each other. However, both types of fence share the same main components which range from energisers and conductors to fence posts. The energiser supplies the electric fence with electricity. Electricity flows through the conducting material. In turn, the conducting material is attached to the fence posts which require the use of additional components such as insulators. When erecting an electric fence, the fence posts must be first be installed. Various practical fence construction accessories can be purchased for this purpose. Electric fence accessories include tools for helping you to set up the electric fence and achieve your aim quickly and easily. Fence construction accessories for electric fences include aids for fence posts as well as tools. Electric fence accessories include fence tensioners, reels and construction aids.

Be well equipped: buy your fence construction accessories online

Fence construction accessories include drive-in sleeves for fence posts. Drive-in sleeves are particularly suitable for Z-profile posts and T-posts, as they ensure that the posts do not get damaged when being hammered into the ground and also prevent the risk of injury. Manual pile drivers with guide handles also exist for T-posts and Z-profile posts. Pullers are used for pulling T-posts out of the ground. They turn working with fence posts into child’s play. Hand pile drivers for hammering the electric fence posts into the ground are characterised by speed, safety and practical handling.

Tools for erecting the fence are indispensable. For example, pliers are a universal tool required for constructing an electric fence. Electric fence installation accessories include socket wrenches, drilling screws and insulator screws, hog rings (wire loops), chucks and tongued chisels. Don’t forget that electric fence installation accessories also include tools such as wood mallets and plastic hammers due to the fact that all kinds of hammering is required. Fence accessories are completed with wire connectors for tensioning and re-tensioning, and connectors. If you wish to cover everything in one purchase, we recommend buying the comprehensive practical box which is equipped with fence installation accessories. This contains those all-important accessories for electric fences such as threads, fence testers, pliers, wire strands, warning signs, insulators, connectors and buckets. So now you can go off and build your fence!