DIY Electric Fence Installation Tutorial for Garden or Pasture

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This video is an electric fence installation tutorial. It can be used for a garden to keep pest out or a pasture to keep animals in. I have used electric fencing for over 30 years for both applications. They are great for a temporary fence but not so good for long term usage.
I will go over the basic parts you will need and explain why you need them. I will show several types of post and insulators and how to install them. Installation is simple and relatively quick. This tutorial will demonstrate installing all the parts and how to test your new electric fence installation.
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@pamelamercado6902 Жыл бұрын

I have watched lots of videos on this subject I must say this is the best one I've seen. You showed everything and explained it really well without making it look hard to do and confusing Great job.

@DIYwithWayne Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind comment. I do try to make videos fort first time DIY'ers. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

@philliplamberth4075 11 ай бұрын

I agree the others had no help

@hairbabe2u 8 ай бұрын

I agree, thank you!

@andrewbeauchamp8381 2 ай бұрын

Hear hear

@gpp5655 6 күн бұрын

@@DIYwithWayne I have a wooden picket fence , that's used as a runway by the squirrels to get to my neighbors multiple bird feeders .Would it do any good to run a hot wire on top where they like to run? I wouldn't mind but they're chewing it up with their claws . If it won't work ,do have any other suggestions?

@user-kk7rb2te8f Ай бұрын

Thankyou so much for going step by step on how to set one up. As being a widow I have a dog, that needs a fenced yard to play. I cannot afford to have a fully fenced yard and this seems more affordable right now. Now my dog will be able to spend some good time out side without my worry of him running off after Bunnies

@DIYwithWayne Ай бұрын

Good luck with your project and have a great day.

@gingerpapa5969 13 күн бұрын

Thank you for the simple, straightforward instructions.

@DIYwithWayne 8 күн бұрын

You are very welcome and thank you for visiting, have a great day.

@PhantomBladification Ай бұрын

My left ear thanks you for the education on electrical fencing. My right ear would very much like to be trained similarly. Thank you!

@DIYwithWayne Ай бұрын

Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

@milabulic 19 күн бұрын

Thank you! I FINALLY understand what I need to order and do. Too many other videos that are just so confusing. All of my questions and concerns were address here .

@DIYwithWayne 18 күн бұрын

You are very welcome and thank you for visiting, have a great day.

@123pkd123 Ай бұрын

Thanks Wayne. I learned so much from this video. My dogs keep getting out of my yard and I need to redo my electric fence. This is going to make it so much easier to do by myself. I'm 70 and don't have as much stamina as I used to. Lol.

@DIYwithWayne Ай бұрын

I understand about lack of stamina. I also have that problem. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

@philliplamberth4075 11 ай бұрын

I'm watching you on youtube TV and your so helpful I came to my phone to say thank you. You are a good teacher. The only one that made any sense on this electric fence. Thank you

@DIYwithWayne 11 ай бұрын

You are very welcome and thank you for visiting, have a great day.

@underdog24861 Жыл бұрын

Wayne, Thanks for explaining how to install a electric fence. You did a much better job than Tractor Supply Co. Simple and straightforward!

@DIYwithWayne Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

@cassiesmom4090 Жыл бұрын

That's for sure! We just watched the TSC video first and it was useless!

@stephanieduston7490 Ай бұрын

Thank you SO MUCH for this very helpful video! I watched your older one first and was so happy to find this updated version. You have instilled the confidence I need to get out there today and get my fence up!! As so many others have commented, your style of teaching, especially via this platform, is fantastic. Slow enough so we can get the points and very detailed. Really appreciate you!

@DIYwithWayne Ай бұрын

You are very welcome and thank you for visiting, have a great day.

@tbrennan169 6 ай бұрын

This is the best fence video I've seen. Thank you for posting!

@DIYwithWayne 6 ай бұрын

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@sherollappala Ай бұрын

NOW I understand! Thanks, WAYNE

@DIYwithWayne Ай бұрын

Glad I could help. Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

@milabulic 19 күн бұрын

Right? I have been watching these videos all morning and didn't get ALL of my questions answered until see this one.

@twobins2060 Ай бұрын

Very well explained and done with compassion for the animals.

@DIYwithWayne Ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

@larry123456az 10 ай бұрын

My family always had a lot of electric fences around the farm and we used numerous gates connected with the spring loaded handles, like you showed. A word of warning is in order. After these are exposed to the sun for a couple years they get little bitty cracks. This was not a problem until it rained and you grabbed onto one to open it! Always replace these when they look dull and sun baked every few years!

@DIYwithWayne 10 ай бұрын

So true! I know about that problem, even a light dew can cause it to get your attention. LOL Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

@terribrearley6667 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Wayne, you did a great job explaining all the parts of installing a fence. I’m not electrically inclined but I understood everything. I went to Tractor Supply to try and figure out what I needed. Glad I found you right away. Saved a lot of heartburn!

@DIYwithWayne 6 ай бұрын

I so happy it helped. Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

@fxnepilogue 2 ай бұрын

Great video! I used to help set up our fence every year but never really knew exactly how to do it and now I’m the only one left and have to do it by myself. It’s good to confirm some of the things I knew and learn some things I didn’t! Thank you!

@DIYwithWayne 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Good luck with your project and have a great day.

@j.everheart267 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! I’m about to set up an electrobraid fence for part of my horse pasture and this was very helpful!

@DIYwithWayne 11 ай бұрын

You are very welcome and thank you for visiting, have a great day.

@jamiebryson3826 Жыл бұрын

Answered every question we had! Thanks for making this video 🙌

@DIYwithWayne Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome and thank you for visiting, have a great day.

@ralphsawyer9535 Жыл бұрын

Hey Wayne, great vid... its exactly what I'm trying to do. Thank you for getting it all figured out and sharing that knowledge, and you explain it all so nice and laid back. I really like those insulators a lot, and I do mean A LOT. Thanks again, buddy.

@DIYwithWayne Жыл бұрын

Glad to help. I was just telling Ann how much I like the insulators. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

@kimwillms4000 5 ай бұрын

This was an awesome video for us. We appreciated all you taught in putting up an electric fence. Thank you for a great tutorial!

@DIYwithWayne 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

@lbheat02 Жыл бұрын

Great job explaining!!! Best electric fence video i have seen

@DIYwithWayne Жыл бұрын

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@KenStiffler Ай бұрын

Very nice vid! Now I can put up my garden fence, all guestions answered ! thank you!!

@DIYwithWayne Ай бұрын

You are very welcome and thank you for visiting, have a great day.

@michaelstickney9077 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. Great video. I need to install one, too (probably more than one) and you were so helpful!

@DIYwithWayne 11 ай бұрын

Glad I could help. Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

@Tezz. Ай бұрын

Very well done video, thank you!

@DIYwithWayne Ай бұрын

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@llm4132 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video, especially for showing how to make a gate.

@DIYwithWayne 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Good luck with your project and have a great day.

@christyc8053 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great video. Explained a lot and answered the questions I have been looking to answer. Thank you!

@DIYwithWayne 2 ай бұрын

Glad I could help. Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

@KAVB851 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us! Great video. God Bless!

@DIYwithWayne 2 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

@khurzan1245 10 ай бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you so much for the video.😊😊

@DIYwithWayne 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

@pamela2290 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful putting one in this weekend.

@DIYwithWayne Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Good luck with your project and have a great day.

@lorenawitham5697 10 ай бұрын

You made this so simply to do! Great video!

@DIYwithWayne 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

@dottyearnhardt9600 Жыл бұрын

Great video, I sent this to Allen’s brother, last year animals eat all his garden up. This year he is making his garden with concrete blocks to raise it up.

@DIYwithWayne Жыл бұрын

That's great, thanks. Raising it up will help but some animals will still get to it. The electric fence will help a lot. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

@billr4283 4 ай бұрын

Very clear and informative. Thank you sir!!

@DIYwithWayne 4 ай бұрын

You are very welcome and thank you for visiting, have a great day.

@suzannenelson3221 11 ай бұрын

Great video! Thank you. Funny story about the tomato falling out of your oak tree!

@DIYwithWayne 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

@virginiamckenzie6799 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Wayne, I moved to town from our farm when my husband passed away. We always had electric fences but my sweet husband did them, I knew how they worked but it’s been years since I needed one. Now I have a dog that needs a fence to keep her in. Your video was the refresher that I needed. Thank you.

@DIYwithWayne 7 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about your husband passing. I lost my wife almost 10 years ago. You are very welcome and i wish you the best.

@vorissoileau2337 3 ай бұрын

Hello, I built an electric fence out of chicken wire and put it around my peach tree. I noticed the squirrels aren’t getting shocked when they jump off the wooden fence onto the electric fence. So, is it because they’re not touching the ground?

@DIYwithWayne Ай бұрын

Yes, To get a shock, they must be touching the wire and a ground at the same time.

@deanmay144 Ай бұрын

Simpl to the point explanation,keep up the good work sir

@JohnHobson-cw3yt Ай бұрын

Thanks Wayne for your assistance.Here in Eastern Texas I have a very sandy soil so I will add a couple more ground rods. Will let you know.

@DIYwithWayne Ай бұрын

Good luck with your project and have a great day.

@keshiabasque935 22 күн бұрын

Thank you for thr great explanation

@DIYwithWayne 21 күн бұрын

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@djlnet 2 ай бұрын

Great video. Very informative. Thank you!

@DIYwithWayne 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

@schevanjones5936 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. Now to find the items you showed to make the fence.

@DIYwithWayne 4 ай бұрын

They are not hard to find. Tractor supply or most any farm supply store will have all you need. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

@benjaminlockwood5962 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Wayne, very helpful!

@DIYwithWayne 7 ай бұрын

Glad I could help. Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

@EclecticEcentric 10 ай бұрын

Awesome job Wayne... thanks from up here in Newfoundland! Cheers!

@DIYwithWayne 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

@craigc9975 3 ай бұрын

Nice job on the vid. Thanks for taking the time to do it.

@DIYwithWayne 3 ай бұрын

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@johnlobasso2068 9 ай бұрын

Great video. Thank you for this.

@DIYwithWayne 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

@dacrimney 2 ай бұрын

great video. detailed and straight to the point

@DIYwithWayne 2 ай бұрын

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@chrislockard8176 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, very helpful

@DIYwithWayne Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

@percyp126 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Wayne ! Great video

@DIYwithWayne 7 ай бұрын

Glad I could help. Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

@larryfrench8436 Жыл бұрын

Great video...Thank you Wayne.

@DIYwithWayne Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

@GettyStewart Ай бұрын

Thank you for a very helpful video.

@DIYwithWayne Ай бұрын

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@stanfordchiripanyanga3780 2 ай бұрын

We explained, great tutorial 👏👏👏

@DIYwithWayne 2 ай бұрын

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@mistyhix4560 6 ай бұрын

very helpful corner tip

@DIYwithWayne 6 ай бұрын

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@CharlesEdwards-fr9tl 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much.

@DIYwithWayne 2 ай бұрын

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@batk0427 20 күн бұрын

Thanx Pops. 👍🏽

@DIYwithWayne 18 күн бұрын

Glad I could help. Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

@vovviel3049 Жыл бұрын

Still laughing about the tomato falling from the oak tree!

@DIYwithWayne Жыл бұрын

Wasn't so funny when it happened bur we can all laugh now. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

@timturner8762 10 ай бұрын

Very informative

@DIYwithWayne 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

@ddmorgan1962 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Darrell

@DIYwithWayne 2 ай бұрын

Glad I could help. Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

@abundanthouseplants 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate the advice about where to put the charger in relation to the gate handle.

@DIYwithWayne 2 ай бұрын

Glad I could help. Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

@edhe9772 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Wayne 😅

@DIYwithWayne 11 ай бұрын

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@GreymsView-ix8yi 5 ай бұрын

A very informative video my friend I will definitely install an electric fence around my pond I lost all my fish last year to a mink.

@DIYwithWayne 5 ай бұрын

I think the electric fence will do the job. I also looked at your KZfaq Channel and subscribed. I was your 100th subscriber. I have had water gardens for 25 years or so and enjoy them. I lost all my fish to Canada Geese one year, so I understand your problem. Good luck and have a great day.

@GreymsView-ix8yi 5 ай бұрын

Thank you I really appreciate that my friend.@@DIYwithWayne

@williamwoodhouse5711 4 ай бұрын

@@DIYwithWayne Canada geese are vegetarian.

@legendlady5647 5 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@DIYwithWayne 5 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

@triciaingersoll7922 10 ай бұрын

very comprehensive :)

@DIYwithWayne 10 ай бұрын

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@NivekThePlayer 10 ай бұрын

Thanks bro

@DIYwithWayne 10 ай бұрын

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@DanielDavis730 16 күн бұрын

Good for crinamalization

@DIYwithWayne 8 күн бұрын

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@scfrhc9131 10 ай бұрын

Very nice job explaining your system Wayne. I wished I had watched it before hooking my American Farm Works electric fence controller to my dogs chain link kennel fence…didn’t work. Now I have to figure out if it’s the weeds or the ground or the gate handle thing or something else …any thoughts? Thanks!

@DIYwithWayne 10 ай бұрын

Anything metal touchingly the ground will degrade the charge. Does your fence have metal post? They will ground the fence. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

@JollyRogerHobbies Ай бұрын

Awesome video sir, thanks for sharing. Is this expensive to do?

@DIYwithWayne Ай бұрын

The price will vary according to the charger you choose and the size of the area you need to fence. I would suggest pricing the parts you need at Tractor Supply or a similar farm supply store. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

@dentonfender6492 Жыл бұрын

I just discovered minutes ago a deer jumped over my electric fence, and ate my tomatoes. My DIY automobile induction coil circuit was not putting out full voltage at times--- so that could of been the reason the deer got in, so I will redesign the circuit. But if the deer knows to jump the fence, eat, and then jump back out, I guess I will have to use some other method such as install the top wire higher---- its only about 3.5 feet high right now. The deer ruined all 6 tomato plants for tomatoes, but didn't eat the plant down to the ground, so the plant will survive, and maybe will produce fruit again. No high hopes though. Live, and learn! Maybe next year with a better electric fence.

@DIYwithWayne Жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear that. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

@westtexas806 Жыл бұрын

I suspect if you get a strong enough charger the deer will leave you alone. If it refuses eat the deer and get your tomatoes back.

@luminousnutria3555 11 ай бұрын

You could try a double fence. Deer really dislike jumping into confined spaces.

@dentonfender6492 11 ай бұрын

@@luminousnutria3555 I already fixed the problem by putting up a taller fence. The stakes that hold the wire are now 6 feet tall rather than only 3 feet tall. No deer have entered so far. The tomato plants have recovered with lots of blossoms, but for some reason will hardly produce fruit any longer. I assume after the deer ate half the tomato plant, the stress caused the plant to become non-fertile. The only tomatoes produced so far are from the bottom half of the plant that wasn't eaten by the deer. All the new growth with blossoms, and lots of Bees visiting them, so far have produced no fruit. Amazing, plants can have stress disorders like humans.

@terrycastor8299 Жыл бұрын

Hi Wayne. Thanks for the video. I think the charger I bought might actually work even though it says indoor use only. One thing I didn't see in your video is where you plugged into acll 110v source . If you use an extension cord, what do you do to keep the connection dry? If not an extension cord, do you have 110v run to an outdoor outlet near you garden?

@DIYwithWayne Жыл бұрын

I think they all say indoor use only. In my case, I put a bucket over it and that keeps the rain off it. I do use a drop cord but would like to install an outlet close to it. Most of the time I just lay the drop cord connection over the bucket and that has worked well for me for years. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

@ddmorgan1962 2 ай бұрын

Wayne will u do a video on how to terminate electric fence.thanks

@DIYwithWayne 2 ай бұрын

There is no need to terminate the hot wire.

@Chameshi Жыл бұрын

Thanks for such a clear explanation! Just wondering, do you have a preference for which gauge wire you'd use on a garden this size?

@DIYwithWayne 11 ай бұрын

The wire I like is 14 gauge and the braded wire for the top strand because it is more visible. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

@debbiegoodman9863 11 ай бұрын

I have an existing fence a friend ran. It's not working now. A friend noticed I have copper wire hooked to aluminum fence wire. Help! I don't know any thing about this thanks

@chriscox5568 11 ай бұрын

Your supposed to run 3 ground rods 10-ft. apart 6-ft. deep. But alot of people have trouble with their fence not working properly mainly because their soils moisture is deeper than 6-ft.. The best thing to do to eliminate any problems is to run 3, 5/8" x 8-ft copper grounding rods, 3 copper grounding wire clamps and a copper 12.5 awg wire for the ground. Copper is the best electrical conductor and you need to make sure all 3 of those things are the same type of metal. If you don't electrolysis will happen if you use even 1 different metal for your ground making the metal slowly devolve ! You can use galvanized rods, galvanized steel grounding wire and 3 die cast zinc grounding rod clamps. You can buy a single strand of solid copper insulated or non-insulated 12 guage awg wire and dig a 2 inch deep trench with a pick 20-ft. long and bury your ground wire so it won't be exposed or tripped on and broken or get disconnected from the rods or charger. Just thought I'd add a little something. Your video was really good, great job ! 😀

@DIYwithWayne 11 ай бұрын

Hello, I have seen comments about grounding over the years and I think in some cases it it a good idea. But I had 12 acres fenced in and cross fenced with electric fence about 30 years ago with 1 ground rod and never had a problem. In a very dry area, I expect it would be needed. Thank you for your suggestion and for visiting our channel. We hope you have a great day.

@kayaker9912 3 ай бұрын

Wonderful video, very informative in the step by step. Not that you will read this, but my issue is a neighbors dog. After repeated "chats" with the owners, they refuse to contain this huge dog, who is always on my property walking through newly seeded lawns, stepping on young flowers, beds with flower seeds etc., etc. Our yard is not containable as another property has the right of way to cross over my land and the tiny dirt road runs the length of it on one side. I live on the rocky coast of Maine, so difficult to send the ground post deep. After many other products to rid the dog, I now need to try this, but at least if I could keep him from crossing a 30 foot section (just one line), I would be protecting a great deal. Can an evergreen tree be used as an object to wrap the wire around for stability? No low branches, and I would clear any other "scruff" on the ground. I am at wits end, too many years dealing with a large aggressive dog and ignorant neighbors. Thank you for a great video, you are very thorough!

@DIYwithWayne 3 ай бұрын

A solution to your problem with not being able to drive a ground post is, don't. It is more work, but you can run 2 wires parallel to each other, one hot and one a ground. The dog would get a shock if he touches both wires at the same time. Try to keep them close, maybe 3 to 6 inches apart. Most animals will still get a shock and this may be your answer. as for the evergreen, just be sure the hot wire does not touch it. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

@kayaker9912 3 ай бұрын

@@DIYwithWayne, thank you for your reply. I now can "try" to move forward with this project, I asked my husband if we still had the electric charger from my horse days, so here's hoping. Thank you again! Enjoy your evening.

@laurakelly3929 Ай бұрын

Tractor Supply guide says 1st ground post must be 10ft.from the charging box.You should also run 3 grounding rods 5ft.apart .

@DIYwithWayne Ай бұрын

I was thinking back and I have been using electric fences for about 45 years. At times I have had about 8 or 9 acres fenced and cross fenced. I have never had more than 1 ground rod. In very dry soil the extra ground rods would help, but most of the time 1 will do. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

@nickpowell5142 2 ай бұрын

Great video thanks. Perhaps I missed it - could you briefly explain how power gets to all of your fence strands ? Power goes from the charger to the bottom strand and then you tie all strands together by twisting some of your aluminum wire between the strands - is that how it’s done? Thank you.

@DIYwithWayne 2 ай бұрын

Yes, just connect all the lines together. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

@nickpowell5142 2 ай бұрын

Can you connect the fence strands using the poly/ wire rope? How about from the charger to the fence, what kind of wire do use there? Thanks

@DIYwithWayne 2 ай бұрын

I use the wire not the poly. Both will work but you will get better results with the wire. The poly does not hold it's shape and will get loose.

@something3441 11 ай бұрын

Great video, Still not sure I understand he gate though.

@DIYwithWayne 11 ай бұрын

Most of the time we just unplug the fence charger and step over. This can be made easer with the fiberglass post and plastic insulators. They will slide down easy to make it easer to step over. A gate can be a simple handle like I showed at 15:30. You just need a way to disconnect the live fence and make an opening. Another way is a regular gate and use insulated wire to place underground under the gate. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

@poohsblusteryday8592 7 ай бұрын

Hi Wayne 😊 Can I use a one inch old copper pipe for a ground? I’ve got some old pipe handy. Tractor supply wants $30 for a grounding rod. Thank you!

@DIYwithWayne 7 ай бұрын

Yes, just drive it as deep as you can. The deeper the better. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

@connecticutwormsgardens 2 ай бұрын

When my daughter was 7, I decided to put electric fencing around my garden to protect the corn that was completely devoured the prior years by chipmunks and squirrels. Chipmunks🐿️ are SMALL so I removed all the grass from beneath the hot wires and put the lowest wire only 2 inches off the ground. I pulled in the driveway after picking my 7 year old up from school the next day and she SCREAMED when she looked out the car window into the garden. It seems, all day long, birds were landing on the wire and pecking seeds and/or bugs on the other side of the fence and died instantly. Standing on the wire and touching their beak to the ground closed the loop. There were a total of 67 dead birds 💀🐦‍⬛🪶 on the ground around my fence that day. My daughter was horrified. I felt terrible and several of them were beautiful songbirds. I raised the lowest wire to three and a half inches tall and still found dead birds, bigger such as starlings and grackles. Birds of course were never my intended target. If I have it low enough to keep out the Chipmunks I kill the birds and if I raise it up enough do not kill the birds then the chipmunks come in. I've been defeated by a 5 oz rodent😢

@DIYwithWayne 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the information. I've been using electric fences for 30 years or so but never seen a dead bird. After doing some research, it happens like you said. If on the wire and touch the ground or a weed. they get a shock. I guess they are more vulnerable to electrocution then animals. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

@DanielDavis730 16 күн бұрын

I'm gona use for my house to stop thieves

@DIYwithWayne 8 күн бұрын

It will help. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

@iwonakochanek4888 4 ай бұрын

Hi, i need help:) I have an old FiShock Mustang mains operated system, but no wires. How do i attach wires to the energizer? Do they need to form a closed loop?

@DIYwithWayne 4 ай бұрын

No, One wire goes to the wire on the fence post and the other goes to a ground rod. The closed loop is made when an animal touches the wire while standing on the ground. So, if a bird lands on the wire, no shock to the bird. I hope this helps and good luck with your project and have a great day.

@ddmorgan1962 2 ай бұрын

Like to see how u terminate the runs,one read that electric fence is not closed loop,please explain on how u terminated ur fence in a video,and not have a closed loop on each strand.tganja Darrell,I'm doing a dog yard.

@DIYwithWayne 2 ай бұрын

The hot wire does not need to be a closed loop. The loop closes when an animal is standing on the ground and touches the wire. The animal closes the loop from the hot wire to ground. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

@streetdogs2459 22 күн бұрын

Thank you for this great video! I have a question. I'm building an electric fence on my existing fence to keep my foster dog from climbing it. The existing fence is 5 ft "no-climb (yeah, right)" ranch fencing. The insulators are on the INSIDE of the fence (5 inch extended insulators), so that if the dog tries to climb, he will very likely hit the wire. Should I put my controller and ground poll on the INSIDE of the fence or the OUTSIDE? If they are on the outside of the fence, I will have to feed the hot wire through the fencing (or maybe over it) to connect it to the first insulator, which might risk it actually touching the existing fence. But if the controller and ground poll are on the inside, it seems less safe for the dogs on the inside of the fence. Thanks!

@DIYwithWayne 21 күн бұрын

It does not matter if the controller and ground rod is inside or outside the fence. If the controller is outside the fence you need to make sure the electric fence wire does not touch the existing fence and you can do this by running the wire through a short piece of plastic pipe. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

@streetdogs2459 17 күн бұрын

@@DIYwithWayne Thank you Wayne! One more question (I hope). The most accessible location for the controller turns out to be about 5 feet from an aluminum shed, and therefore the location for the ground rod is 5 feet from the aluminum shed. But I've read that you need to place the ground rod at least 25 feet from a metal structure. It will be a real pain to run power out to the other end of the fence line, which is about 80 feet from the shed, but it can be done. Should I go through the pain of moving the controller to the other end of the fence line? Or can I try it in the more convenient place, but close to the shed?

@DIYwithWayne 17 күн бұрын

Place the ground rod where it is continent. In years past I had horses in an electric fence and the controller was inside a metal barn and the ground rod was just outside the barn door. Good luck.

@streetdogs2459 14 күн бұрын

@@DIYwithWayne Success! It all works! Ground rod close to the shed, bucket on top of the controller attached to a piece of wood just like you showed. I put a small free-standing fence around the controller to keep the dogs away from it. These were great instructions! From a not-very-handy gal, Thank you!

@noahriding5780 10 ай бұрын

Some people say not to use continuous charge fence chargers, compared to I guess something that uses a pulse or not a pulse? How do you tell the difference? And if the battery gets lower, does the quality of the fence charge still hold up?

@DIYwithWayne 10 ай бұрын

You should NEVER use a continuous fence charger because if you touch it you may not be able to let go. The chargers sold for electric fences DO pulse. This will eliminate the chance of getting hurt or killed. I have known of people using an electrical outlets in their house and just plug the wire into it. This IS CONTINIOUS and can de deadly. I have not used the chargers with a battery because I have always had access to an electrical outlet. I would think the charge would degrade as the battery gets weaker, but I don't know for sure. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

@noahriding5780 10 ай бұрын

Another thing I wanted to ask you... if you are fencing livestock with the electric fencing you might change the layout as you move the animals around for grazing. This means you are using a different amount of coil length on the spoil of wire every single time you move the fence. So... that means you end up with a lot of spare wire still on the spool, while most of it is up on the fence? What do most people do with that excess spool and wire while its being used? I don't want to cut it off but curious what other people are doing with the slack?

@DIYwithWayne 10 ай бұрын

Don't worry about cutting it. You can just twist the parts together to add length anytime. There will be times that the wire will break, just twist the ends together to reconnect them. There is no need for a special connector or anything, they just need to be touching. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

@KathieALDRIDGE 3 ай бұрын

often the wee wires break in the tread or burn out as i have noticed over time. What i do is cut the line and add a new piece in. What i would like to know is how exactly should a knot be tied to reconnect the threads. There are different suggestions but i am interested in yours plse.

@DIYwithWayne 3 ай бұрын

This is only my third year with the braded wire and only use it around my garden in the growing season, so, I have not had this problem. However I have spliced the wire and used a square knot to attach the ends and that has worked well for me. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

@robertrominger6652 8 ай бұрын

I have a 12' X 24' screened in porch that is under attack by neighborhood cats. It is screened in with typical fiberglass dark-gray screen that is easily clawed by the cats. I am thinking that some sort of electrification would be effective. Would the kind of electrification you show in your video (good work on that video, BTW) work with a 4' wide welded wire mesh installed along the lower part of the screened area, instead of using the three or four single wires as in your garden fence? As an example, Home Depot Model# 308362B is my initial thought on this.

@robertrominger6652 8 ай бұрын

I just had an annoying thought. If the cat jumps from the ground to the fence, the fence wouldn't have any effect at all because the cat would not be creating a circuit from the fence to the ground. Maybe a system where 6 single wires like on the system you built, but spaced 6" apart with three of the wires positively charged, and the other three wires negative (or ground), with the positive/negative wires alternating in position so as to make it more likely for the cat to contact a positive wire and a negative wire simultaneously. I'm open for any suggestions. Thanks.

@DIYwithWayne 8 ай бұрын

I would not use the fence. It costs too much and would be difficult to insulate from everything around it. Your best idea is alternating hot and ground wires. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

@dr.codygaofit 2 ай бұрын

How do you end each loop. If it’s poly wire can you just go up to the next level without cutting it and keep going around?

@DIYwithWayne 2 ай бұрын

Yes, just make sure all the lines are connected. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

@truenorthmuskoka9077 6 ай бұрын

Im trying to prevent squirrels from walking in the top of my wooden fence, they drive the dogs crazy. Do I just run two wire strands on top on the fence and then connect them to the positive and negative terminal? Do I still need a ground rod?

@DIYwithWayne 6 ай бұрын

If you run pos and neg lines where the squirrels will touch both at the same time, no ground is needed. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

@primozkumar3909 7 ай бұрын

Hi!❤ Can i install my ground stick about 100m from the fence? Tnx

@DIYwithWayne 7 ай бұрын

It would likely work but closer would be better. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

@morganjeanne9262 3 ай бұрын

How do you plug in your charger? Do you run an extension cord?

@DIYwithWayne 3 ай бұрын

Yes, I use an extension cord. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

@JohnnyDragon25 3 ай бұрын

Hey Wayne, we just set up our 30 mile fence kit and when we plugged it in the power box indicator light was just blinking red and that "tick" was just going....doesn't seem right and the directions are absolute garbage. Tried the tester and it did the same thing, just kept blinking...any idea?

@DIYwithWayne 3 ай бұрын

That sounds correct to me. The electric charge will blink on and off, this is normal. The reason is because sometimes when someone touches a hot wire, they can't let go. If the charge pulses, you would be able to let go. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

@JohnHobson-cw3yt Ай бұрын

Do I need more ground rods on an electric fence four wire a1/4 mile around

@DIYwithWayne Ай бұрын

Not if you have 1 good ground. However, extras can help if your ground is in dry soil. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

@sagitario12ish 11 ай бұрын

Nice video wayne I got a question; for 100 long ft of fence with materials like u use with the fence charger, materials and labor how much could be the estimate? Thanks.

@DIYwithWayne 11 ай бұрын

It can vary a lot depending the components you choose. The fence chargers at Tractor Supply start under $40 and that one would work for you. The post I like are just over $2 each and are the 1/4" fiberglass. Insulators for these post are $10 for a bag of 25. The wire I recommend for a budget is 14 gauge and a larger spool because I don't reuse the wire from year to year. You will also need a ground rod but an old piece of metal will work. It just needs to be long enough to drive in the ground several feet. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

@sagitario12ish 11 ай бұрын

@@DIYwithWayne 40 dollars with materials and labor for each 100 long ft ? Or by foot ? Please.

@DIYwithWayne 11 ай бұрын

No, $40 for just the charger. You still need all the other parts and labor is not included.

@sagitario12ish 11 ай бұрын

@@DIYwithWayne labor could be 500 dollars?

@DIYwithWayne 11 ай бұрын

That would depend on who does it. I have no way to estimate that part.

@ddmorgan1962 2 ай бұрын

Do u end your runs at on end,as to not cause a closed loop.

@DIYwithWayne 2 ай бұрын

A straight wire works fine.

@Johns_WRLD 11 ай бұрын

How deep would you bury the line if you opt to do that for out gates?

@DIYwithWayne 11 ай бұрын

It does not need to be very deep. Just deep enough that it won't get damaged. Maybe 5 or 6 inches. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

@hairbabe2u 8 ай бұрын

I need one to keep bears out and goats in. How do you shop for voltage?

@DIYwithWayne 8 ай бұрын

You don't, go to a farm supply store and they will have what you need. With bears, I would go with a charger with a longer length of wire it can be used with. These should have the strongest shock. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

@arielando5250 10 ай бұрын

Sir what if someone will cut the fence using plier..does the energizer have alarm?

@DIYwithWayne 10 ай бұрын

I don't know of any that have an alarm. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

@malindabrowning9240 4 ай бұрын

How do you keep your plug to the drop cord dry??

@DIYwithWayne 4 ай бұрын

It does not need to stay dry just not in standing water. I drape the cord over the bucket so the plug is not on the ground. You could also place the plug under the bucket. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

@stephaniebell8223 10 ай бұрын

@ DIYwithWayne I dont see the link to the exact tools you used for this project. Please help. I'm trying to keep my dogs in the fence

@DIYwithWayne 10 ай бұрын

Most any farm and garden store will have all you need and the options will vary. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

@stephaniebell8223 10 ай бұрын

@@DIYwithWayne thank you

@SpiritBearRanch 11 ай бұрын

Wayne I have a hot wire that has two wires together one is blue and white and the other is black and blue how do I hook them up? Thank you

@DIYwithWayne 11 ай бұрын

That is a combination I have not had. The electric fence chargers I have used only have 2 connectors. One hot and one ground. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

@SpiritBearRanch 11 ай бұрын

@@DIYwithWayne thank you

@kimberlyswearingen6380 11 ай бұрын

Can you put up an electric fence where a bush is touching the wire.?

@DIYwithWayne 11 ай бұрын

It is not a good idea. The bush will reduce the effeteness of the fence and maybe render it useless. If the bush is touching the wire some of the shock value will travel through the bush to ground. A solution would be to insulate the part of the wire touching the bush. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

@ddmorgan1962 2 ай бұрын

Wayne will explain your runs of wire how they end and not have a closed loop.tgabjs darrell

@DIYwithWayne 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

@laurakelly3929 Ай бұрын

I am having troubleshoot my system. I have a DC run on marine batteries & the system is killing the battery. New batteries thank goodness are under warranty. We have been thru several & the store is tired of seeing my face.I'm fixing to hire someone to figure it out.I'm stressed & tired of fooling with it.Our horse continues to get out & is going to get hit by a car before to long .HELP SOMEONE !

@DIYwithWayne Ай бұрын

I have only used the chargers that run on 120 volt AC. What is the make and model of your charger. I will look into it to see if I can come up with any suggestions. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

@grimreefer5159 Ай бұрын

Put a solar charger on it. The controller is using a capacitor to store high voltage energy so it's always getting drained. I would also use a deep cycle battery, not a regular starting or car battery.

@jebj1 Ай бұрын

So I should cut an extension cord and expose the wires, connect the hot to the fence, the neutral to the ground and then plug the other end into an outlet? Is that what I heard ?? LOL

@DIYwithWayne Ай бұрын

NO! I know you put LOL at the end but I must say don't do that. It could kill people and or animals. Only use a commercial fence charger! Good luck with your project and have a great day.