The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Smallholding => Equipment => Topic started by: Creagan on May 22, 2015, 08:48:55 am
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I need to set up some semi-permanent electric fencing to keep next door's sheep off.
I intend to put up a proper stock fence once the grant system is open again, hopefully later in the year. However my geese are arriving soon so I need a stop-gap.
Once the permanent fence is up, I will re-employ the electric fencing for various little corners of the garden, internal divisions, etc. i'm hoping not to use my lawnmower this year :)
Anyway, I was initially going to just use polywire, but have come across 7 strand galvanised electric fence wire which is only slightly more expensive. I've got memories of my parents' polywire having a short life as the thin strands break easily with any sort of movement.
Has anyone used this 7 strand stuff? Any thoughts either way?
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The 7 strand galvanised stuff is much stronger but can be a little more hassle than the poly wire as it can get kinks in it which are hard to get out. It is also quite a bit heavier.
Neither issues are a problem if you don't move it but if you are frequently moving it the polywire would be easier.
Steel wire should also have less resistance which might be a consideration if you are using a lot of wire.
I have a reel of each and use both for the cows. Advantages and disadvantages to both so I wouldn't say one is better than the other.
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if you get polywire make sure it says stainless steel, I bought some of the internet not knowing this, it soon rusted and nasty bits of rusty wire sticking in your fingers ain't good.