Everything you need to know about electric fence conductors

The conductor is one of the most important parts of your electric fence. The conductor is the part that makes sure the current carries all the way over the fence and in the end passes the current to the animal, resulting in a shock. Therefore, it is important that you choose a conductor suitable for the animal you are fencing in or keeping out and that the conductor is properly installed. Only then will your fence work well.

"In 75% of all cases where there is not enough voltage on the fence, this is due to conductors that are connected incorrectly."

What you have to know when choosing a conductor:

Type of animal: Not all conductors are suitable for all animals. Among other things this has to do with visibility and the breaking strength of the conductor.

The type of fence: First we need to decide if the conductor will be used in a temporary or permanent fence. Aluminised wire is not suited for a temporary fence due to the way this is installed. For a temporary fence a polywire would be better suited.

The length of the fence: This is also an important aspect to keep in mind when choosing a conductor. Basic conductors (Economy/Power/Vidoflex 3 & 6) are used for shorter distances up to 500 meter, whereas Pro conductors (Turbo and Vidoflex 9 & 12) are used for longer distances.

Maintenance and lifespan: The lifespan of a conductor differs per type. Therefor some conductors require more maintenance and need to be replaced more often than others. Also the UV-warranty differs per conductor.

Gallagher tip:

Don't knot your conductors together but use a proper connector designed especially for your type of conductor

Important - no matter which conductor you choose - is to make sure everything is installed properly for optimal conductivity, longevity and safety of your animals. In practice we often see conductors installed and connected incorrectly, causing a large loss in conductivity. This results in too much pressure on your energiser and the energiser will never perform to its best capability.