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Gallagher 3E1164 Power Fence Systems User Manual
Where to Start
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3. WHERE TO START
Unless you want a temporary or removable
fence, a permanent power fence will
be the best choice. Permanent power
fencing is economical and easy to install
and operate. Portable power fencing is an
effective temporary barrier for short-term
animal control and rotational grazing. Here
are the basics for permanent and portable
fences.
The question we are asked the most is
“where do I start?” This manual is the first
step to choosing the fence that’s right for
your needs and property. The more you
know before you start, the easier and
more economical your fence installation
will be.
There are two types of fence, permanent
and portable, and three ways to power
them: mains, battery and solar/battery.
3.1 Permanent Power Fence:
Here’s what you’ll need:
• Electric fence energizer
• Earth (ground) system
• Leadout cable
The fence itself:
• End strain insulators
• Line post insulators
• Joint clamps
• Cut out switches
• Electrified gates
• Wire tighteners
• Posts
• 2.5mm high tensile galvanised wire
• Staples
• Offset brackets (optional)
Refer to
“4. Installing a Permanent Power
Fence”
for information on how to install a
permanent power fence.
Figure 3.1(a) - Permanent Cattle Fence
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Figure 3.1(b) - Permanent Cattle Fence with Earth Return Wire
A Energizer
B Earth
stake
C Strain
insulator
D Post
insulator
E Wire
tightener
F Warning
sign
G Green
H Red
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Cut out switch
J Joint
clamps
K Strain
post
L Line post
