Solid Wire: A Long Lasting Conductor for Permanent Electric Fences
Solid wire stays taut on the fence for years and needs hardly any care. Here you will find steel and aluminium wire along with accessories for tensioning.
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AKO Premium Horsewire Electric Fence Wire 250 m x 8 mm
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Solid Wire: The Sound Basis for Permanent Fences
Solid wire is the conductor for fences that stay in the same place for many years. It conducts the current very well, barely stretches and withstands heavy loads. That is why many farmers use it for permanent pastures with cattle, sheep or for keeping wildlife out. With us you will find galvanised steel wire, aluminium wire, stranded wire and the highly visible 8 mm Horsewire for horses.
Steel or Aluminium?
Galvanised steel wire is very tear resistant and can be tensioned tightly, which makes it well suited to long straight runs. Aluminium wire weighs much less, does not rust and conducts better, but it is softer. Stranded wire made of several single wires is more flexible and easier to work with than a solid wire. Which wire suits you therefore depends on fence length, terrain and the animals you keep.
Tensioning, Bracing and Compensating
A wire fence depends on good tension. Chain strainers and bracing sets for H post constructions keep the corner posts stable so that they do not tip over under the pull. A tension spring absorbs the change in length between summer and winter and protects the wire from snapping. With a wire dispenser you unwind large rolls without the wire twisting or kinking. That saves a lot of time and effort when building a fence, especially if you are working alone.
Frequently asked questions
What wire gauge is usual for an electric fence?
For permanent fences, wire of around 1.6 to 3 mm is common. Thicker wire conducts better and is stronger, while thinner wire is easier to work with.
Is fence wire suitable for horses?
Plain wire is hard for horses to see and therefore not ideal. For horses there is coated wire such as the 8 mm Horsewire, which is easy to see and helps prevent injuries.
How do I join two ends of wire properly?
Use wire joining clamps or a neatly wound reef knot. What matters is that the join is tight and does not corrode, otherwise the fence loses voltage.
Solid Wire for Permanent Fences and Wildlife Control
Where a fence has to last for decades, wire is the material of choice. It does not sag, conducts well and needs little maintenance. Galvanised steel wire is the robust solution for long straight runs with cattle or sheep. Aluminium wire and aluminium stranded wire are lighter, do not rust and conduct the current particularly well, which helps on very long fences. For horse paddocks, the coated Horsewire is a good choice because it is easy to see. To keep the fence standing firm, there are bracing sets for horizontal and diagonal struts, chain strainers and the tension spring with its protective sleeve. A wire dispenser makes it easier to run out large rolls. Plan for sturdy corner and end posts when building and tension the wire evenly, then your permanent fence will last for many years.