Installing and Electric Fence - Part 1

watercarving · March 03, 2008, 10:10:10 PM

I installed my electric fence for my bees and thought I would share the process with everyone. I had never installed a fence of any kind before and figured there were lots just like me.

Installing an Electric Fence - Part 1

Thanks!

the kid · March 03, 2008, 10:39:24 PM

I didnt know a electic fence would keep the bees in !!! my self I want them to go far and wide looking for the makings for honey ....
all kidding aside ,,,,, beecareful as from what Ive seen and done ( in ways we will not talk about ) ,,, sooner or later you will test the fence ... so if you got the high out put it will perc you up .. your eyes will light up .. but then you will know for sure , how good it works ...
If you have bears that come around .. you might want to bait the wire..
the kid

watercarving · March 03, 2008, 10:51:50 PM

I mentioned baiting in the article. That's the best way to keep the bears aware.

watercarving · March 04, 2008, 09:13:54 AM

I appreciate all the interest and the feedback. Part 2 will be up soon.

Robo · March 04, 2008, 09:21:32 AM

Hope you have better luck with your SP10 than I had with the SP3. Despite their claims, it seemed if it didn't get 8 hours of direct sun every day it wouldn't stay charged. 3or4 rainy/cloudy days and it was toast. My Parmak on the other hand can go for weeks in the winter with the solor panel covered in snow. I guess I learned (once again) you get what you pay for ;)

watercarving · March 04, 2008, 10:50:17 AM

We'll see. I'll be sure to post my results with it over time.

Bennettoid · March 05, 2008, 03:51:59 PM

Quote from: Robo on March 04, 2008, 09:21:32 AM
Hope you have better luck with your SP10 than I had with the SP3. Despite their claims, it seemed if it didn't get 8 hours of direct sun every day it wouldn't stay charged. 3or4 rainy/cloudy days and it was toast. My Parmak on the other hand can go for weeks in the winter with the solor panel covered in snow. I guess I learned (once again) you get what you pay for ;)

Great. So far mine has died once after about 2 weeks of cloudy weather. I have a spare battery and charger now. This was after returning 2 to tractor supply because they didn't work at all out of the box.

randydrivesabus · March 05, 2008, 06:25:23 PM

i keep my chicken fence going with a car battery and i charge it once a week. if you don't have a charger just get a battery that fits your car and switch it out once in a while.

woodchopper · March 06, 2008, 07:07:41 PM

We bought a model from Kencove last year and it has repelled two skunks and one bear that we know of. Ours is a plug in model though.http://www.kencove.com/fence/Battery+Energizers_detail_EKB3.php We're very satisfied with it and the way were were treated by them. Looking forward to seeing your pictures.

Robo · March 08, 2008, 08:41:06 AM

Good ol American made Parmak fencers are also another great option. I've had quite a few brands of fencers and the Parmaks are rock solid. Their service folks are also great to deal with.

www.parmak.com