Electric Fence Switch: Turn Fence Sections On and Off as Needed
With an electric fence switch you isolate individual sections from the current while the rest of your fence stays charged. Here you will find robust switches.
AKO Cut-Out Switch for Electric Fence, 2 Circuits, Screw or Nail Mount
Regular price: €10.44
Kerbl Heavy-Duty On/Off Switch for Electric Fence, Robust and Easy to Mount
Regular price: €13.74
Electric Fence Switch: More Control Over Your Fence
On large pastures with several paddocks, it would be impractical to switch off the whole energizer for every job on the fence. An electric fence switch is fitted directly into the conductor and separates one section from the rest of the fence. That lets you carry out repairs, mow or switch off an empty paddock in one place, while the other areas stay safely live.
Typical Uses
The switch is most often used at branches, where a fence is divided into several paddocks. If a paddock is empty, you switch it off and so spare the energizer and the battery. The switch is also invaluable for fault finding: you switch off one section after another and measure when the voltage at the energizer rises again. That way you find the faulty spot much faster than by walking the whole fence.
What to Look for When Buying
An electric fence switch must isolate the high fence voltage safely and stand up to wind and weather at the same time. Look for a robust housing made of weatherproof plastic and a lever that you can operate easily even with gloves on. Heavy duty switches are suitable for powerful energizers and long fences. Fit the switch in an easily reachable spot, for example on a gate post or at the start of a paddock, and label it so that everyone knows which section it controls. That saves time when several people work on the farm.
Frequently asked questions
Is the fence completely dead once the switch is off?
Only the section behind the switch is isolated. The part between the energizer and the switch is still live. For work directly on the energizer or the lead out, switch off the energizer itself.
Can I save power with a switch?
Yes, when a paddock is empty. The energizer then has less fence to supply, which extends the running time of battery and rechargeable energizers.
How many electric fence switches do I need?
One for each section you want to switch independently. On a fence with three paddocks, two to three switches are usual, depending on how the lines run.
Electric Fence Switches for Paddocks and Sections
If your electric fence is made up of several paddocks, a fence switch is a sensible addition. It is fitted into the conductor and separates one section from the rest of the fence. That lets you work safely in one place, mow under the fence or switch off an empty paddock without leaving the other animals unprotected. When tracing faults, the switch helps you narrow down the affected section quickly. Here you will find a heavy duty on and off switch for powerful energizers and long fences, as well as a compact fence switch for the electric fence. Both are built for use outdoors. Fit the switch in an easily reachable spot, such as a gate post, and label it. Then even months later you still know which section lies behind it, and everyone on the farm can find their way around.