Electric Fence Accessories for Reliable, Effective Fencing

Keep paddocks, grazing areas and livestock boundaries secure with dependable electric fence accessories selected for practical, everyday use. Whether you are installing new electric fencing, extending an existing system or replacing worn components, find the equipment needed to create and maintain an effective fence. Shop energisers, posts, tape, wire, insulators, reels, testers and tensioning equipment for temporary and permanent installations. From setting up horse paddocks to managing livestock and poultry, our range makes it easier to choose compatible, durable fencing equipment for your land and animals.

Choosing the Right Electric Fence Accessories

An electric fence is a complete circuit, so its performance depends on more than the energiser alone. The power source, earthing system, conductor, connections, insulators and condition of the fence line all influence how effectively the fence works.

• Choose an electric fence energiser suited to the length of fence, vegetation load and animals being contained. A unit that is adequate for a short, clear paddock may be insufficient for longer boundaries or areas where grass regularly contacts the conductor.
• For portable or remote fencing, a battery fence energiser offers flexibility, while a mains fence energiser is often convenient for permanent fencing with access to electricity. A solar fence energiser can be useful where mains power is unavailable.
• Match electric fence posts and electric fence insulators to your conductor and installation. Correct insulation prevents current leaking into posts and reducing fence performance.
• Highly visible electric fence tape is a popular choice for horse paddocks, while electric fence wire can suit other livestock and longer fence runs. For poultry, purpose-designed electric poultry netting provides a practical movable boundary.
• Use an electric fence reel for quicker deployment and storage of temporary fencing, with wire tensioners and strainers helping maintain suitable conductor tension.

Electric Fencing Performance and Care

Good earthing is essential. The earth system allows current to return to the energiser when an animal touches the fence; poor earthing can therefore leave an apparently operational system delivering a weak shock. Follow the energiser manufacturer's recommendations for earth stakes and positioning, particularly in dry ground conditions.

Connections also matter. Knots, corrosion, damaged conductors and poorly matched connectors can introduce resistance and reduce performance. Keep vegetation away from live conductors where practical and inspect tape, wire, posts and insulators regularly for weathering or damage.

Pro tip: use an electric fence tester at several points along the fence rather than checking only beside the energiser. A noticeable voltage drop further along the line can help you narrow down faults caused by vegetation, damaged insulators, poor connections or conductor problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What accessories do I need for an electric fence?

A typical system requires an energiser, suitable earth stakes, posts, insulators, conductive tape, wire or rope, connectors and a fence tester. Gate components, reels and tensioners may also be required depending on the layout and whether the fence is temporary or permanent.

What type of electric fence energiser should I choose?

Choose according to fence length, vegetation, livestock and available power. Mains energisers suit many permanent installations, while battery and solar models provide greater flexibility for remote paddocks and temporary grazing systems.

Why is my electric fence not giving a strong shock?

Common causes include inadequate earthing, vegetation touching the conductor, damaged insulators, poor connections or broken tape or wire. Test voltage at different points along the fence to help locate the fault.