Electric Fencing

Electric fences are a popular choice for farmers and landowners who want to keep their animals safe and secure while also protecting their property from unwanted visitors. Gallagher fencing products are one of the most trusted and reliable brands in the electric fence market, and they offer a wide range of products to suit different needs and requirements. Both our Snohomish and Monroe locations carry Gallagher Fencing!

What is an electric fence?

An electric fence is a barrier made of wires that carry an electric charge. The fence delivers a mild electric shock to anything that touches it, including animals and humans. The shock is not harmful, but it is enough to deter animals from trying to cross the fence. Electric fences are commonly used to contain livestock, protect crops from wild animals, and keep unwanted visitors off your property.

Benefits of Using Gallagher Fencing Products

Gallagher fencing products are known for their high quality and durability. The company offers a range of products to suit different needs and requirements, including energizers, wires, insulators, posts, and gates. Here are some of the benefits of using Gallagher fencing products:

Reliable Performance: Gallagher fencing products are designed to deliver reliable performance in all weather conditions. They are built to last and are suitable for use in harsh environments

Easy Installation: Gallagher fencing products are easy to install, even if you have no prior experience with electric fences. The company provides detailed installation instructions and videos to help you get started.

Customizable: Gallagher fencing products can be customized to suit your specific needs and requirements. You can choose from a range of energizers, wires, and accessories to create a fence that meets your needs.

Permanent and Portable Fence Options: Gallagher makes options to help you create the fence that suits your needs by also having products that allow the fence to be very easy to move or disassemble entirely.

Installation Process

Here is a general guide to the installation process for an electric fence using Gallagher fencing products:

1. Plan Your Fence: Before you start, you should plan your fence layout and calculate the materials you need. You can use Gallagher's Fence Planner tool to help you with this. As you plan your fenceline, make sure that the fence is not going through areas that will contact your conducting wires. This will ground the fence making it ineffective.

2. Install Posts: Install the fence posts at regular intervals along the fence line. The spacing will depend on the type of animal you want to contain.

3. Install Wires: Install the wires between the posts, following the layout plan you created. Be sure to use appropriate insulators to prevent the wires from touching the posts.

4. Install Energizer: Install the energizer, which will supply the electric charge to the wires. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for this step.

5. Test the Fence: Test the fence to ensure that it is working properly. Gallagher offers a range of testers to help you with this that we carry in our stores!

6. Maintenance: Once the fence is installed, you will need to perform regular maintenance to ensure that it continues to work effectively. This may include checking the wires, posts, and energizer, as well as replacing any damaged parts, as well as keeping growth trimmed back and away from the conductor wires.

Gallagher offers a range of products for electric fences, including energizers, wires, insulators, posts, and gates. Each product has its own unique features and benefits, and they can be customized to suit your specific needs and requirements. Here are some of the options and uses for the different products:

Energizers

Gallagher offers a variety of energizers, including battery-powered, solar-powered, and plug-in options. The energizer is the heart of your electric fence system, providing the electrical charge that powers the wires. The type of energizer you choose will depend on your power source, the size of your fence, and the animals you want to contain.

Conductors

Gallagher offers several types of conductor wires for electric fences, including polywire, polytape, and galvanized wire. Polywire and polytape are lightweight, easy to handle, and very visible. The galvanized wire is more durable and suitable for larger animals. The type of wire you choose will depend on your preference of visibility, the size of your fence, and the animals you want to contain.

Insulators

Insulators are used to keep the wires from touching the posts and other conductive surfaces. Gallagher offers a range of insulators for different types of posts and wires, including wood, T-posts, and steel posts. The type of insulator you choose will depend on the type of post and wire you are using. This makes it possible to convert an existing fence line into an electric fence.

Posts

Gallagher offers a variety of posts for electric fences, including wood, T-posts, and steel posts. The type of post you choose will depend on the type of soil, terrain, and animals you are trying to contain. Wood posts are suitable for soft soils, while T-posts and steel posts are suitable for rocky or hard soils. The Co-op offers many types of fencing post options at both of our locations!

Gates

Gallagher offers a range of gates for electric fences, including spring gates, insulated handles, and gate kits. Gates are essential for accessing your fenced area and can be customized to suit your specific needs in terms of placement and frequency of gate openings.

Overall, Gallagher fencing products provide a range of options for building an electric fence that meets your specific needs and requirements. By selecting the appropriate energizer, wire, insulator, post, and gate options, you can build a durable and effective electric fence system to protect your animals and property from unwanted visitors as well as to keep your animals in. They are easy to install, customizable, and designed to deliver reliable performance in all weather conditions. By following the installation process outlined above and performing regular maintenance, you can ensure that your electric fence continues to work effectively for years to come.

At both of our stores we have a great selection of fencing options to create that custom fence that will fit your property, as well as fencing tools and testers to make and maintain your Gallagher electric fence. Stop in and chat with our staff!

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