How to Make a Solar Electric Fence
If you have a pet, then installing a solar electric fence is a safe alternative to a wire fence. Even if you do not have a current close by, you can still install a solar electric fence on your premises by using a charger.
Things you will need:
- Solar fence charging unit
- Shovel
- Posts
- Wire
- Insulators
- Tensioners
- Ground rods and wire
- Electric fence tester
- Choose a style of fence for your property. When determining the style of fence, you need to take into consideration the type of pet you are trying to keep fenced in. A solar fence can be permanent or temporary depending on the type you choose.
- Buy the fence and the accessories you need to go with it. You can purchase both the solar fence and the accessories at a farm or hardware store. The accessories that you will need to get include a fence tester and charging unit.
- Construct your solar fence. Establish the line posts and start in the corner and work your way across the entire perimeter of the yard. Next, connect the insulators and tensioners.
- Install the fence charger. Make sure to place the charger on a wooden post and face it south directly into the sun. Next, dig a trench and place three ground rods with negative leads in the trench.
- Allow the charger to charge up. It will need to charge for at least 48 hours before use. Conduct a test with the electric fence tester before using your solar fence.