How to install a Electric Garden Fence to deter a variety of animals from your garden

Are Squirrels, rabbits, deer groundhogs etc eating your garden? If so, You need to install an electric fence! This is how we install our Electric Fence each year. We will show the parts we use and the how and why.
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[@Bluesidian]

This is how you explain things in a video. Too many people talk a mile a minute and the camera is all over the place. Good job.

[@DIYwithWayne]

Thank you so much. Your positive feedback is very helpful. These videos are a learning process and knowing what works helps steer us in the right direction. Hope you will continue to enjoy our videos. Thanks for visiting and have a great day.

[@sherececocco]

Thank you Wayne for your energy!

[@DIYwithWayne]

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[@clarkhogeboom4297]

Using the bucket was a great idea!, and thanks for reminding me how to do it .

[@DIYwithWayne]

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[@bignateesquire]

I really needed this. Straight forward and concise instructions.

[@DIYwithWayne]

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[@BRExteriorPro]

Bucket trick is awesome, never thought about that! Thanks .

[@DIYwithWayne]

Thanks for taking the time to leave your nice comment. The bucket has worked really well for me for many years. Have a great day.

[@radiofhi]

Excellent presentation, particularly in showing how to support insulated corner posts. Thanks!

[@DIYwithWayne]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for taking the time to leave your nice comment. Hope you have a great gardening season.

[@EdwardKellow]

Thank you, Wayne. Good tip about the metal posts at the corners!

[@DIYwithWayne]

You are very welcome and thank you for visiting, have a great day.

[@danisesmith5785]

Thank you for posting this video - it's very helpful!

[@DIYwithWayne]

Hi Danise, glad you found it helpful. Thank you for taking the time to leave your nice comment. Hope you will continue to watch our channel. Have a great day.

[@trisic2697]

Great video with good instructions on how to set it up! Thanks for posting!

[@DIYwithWayne]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

[@colewilson4812]

Perfect video sir. Just installed some electric around my fence yesterday thanks to this video. Very easy to understand.!

[@DIYwithWayne]

Glad it helped. Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

[@BakerBaker1-9]

Nice instructions 👍 - thanks - I've watched several and you was the only one that made it clear about the ground wire....

[@DIYwithWayne]

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[@cmnr8487]

THE most helpful video, THANK YOU! :)

[@DIYwithWayne]

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[@sarahcooper5690]

This was perfect! Thank you!

[@DIYwithWayne]

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[@francesviegas5999]

Awesome job! Thank you so much for sharing and all the tips😊.

[@DIYwithWayne]

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[@GrowingwithAnastasia]

This was extremely helpful, thanks for making this video

[@DIYwithWayne]

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[@127cricket]

Great video! I actually did it!!! Thank you!

[@DIYwithWayne]

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[@jett888]

Thank you Wayne for your clear information. I looked for "electric fencing" because in just one day, I had one of my coffee berry plants, 2 beautiful hens and a brave rooster all dead and gone due to critters wanting to eat a free meal. It's so disheartening some days to loose so much I have grown and raised to provide for me. Gophers, coyotes and ground squirrels are my biggest challenge- consuming thousands of $$ worth of produce and productive hens. I listened to all your ads in order to support you, thank you.

[@DIYwithWayne]

You are very welcome and thank you for visiting, I think the electric fence will be a huge help, have a great day.

[@noahriding5780]

Its really amazing how useful this kind of technology is. Virtually everyone I know has at one time or another had trouble with critters getting in their gardens. And a lot of those people were even in the city. I can't imagine how much more need there would be for this for people that live on a ranch or very rural somewhere . @@DIYwithWayne

[@carolbuchanan452]

Great clear video. Well done!

[@DIYwithWayne]

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[@jasminetaylor2799]

Thank you so much for an excellent explanation 💙I was able to do it by myself with your video .

[@DIYwithWayne]

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[@David-kd5mf]

Great explanation and demonstration. Thank you

[@DIYwithWayne]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

[@susanklinginsmith2826]

great video, perfect for beginners, thank you

[@DIYwithWayne]

You are very welcome. I always try to make DIY videos for beginners. Thank you for visiting, have a great day.

[@timothywiley889]

Excellent video on exactly how to do it!

[@DIYwithWayne]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

[@ronstopfer2315]

Great video! 👏🫡🇺🇸

[@DIYwithWayne]

Glad I could help. Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

[@andrewcarrico9637]

This is a fantastic video. Thank you

[@DIYwithWayne]

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[@qkranarchist3015]

Perfect video. My neighbors loaned me something a bit different so hoping this simple straightforward instruction will translate. It's the best one so far.

[@DIYwithWayne]

Most all fence chargers work the same way. One connection that goes to a ground and one that goes to the fence wire. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

[@ronrosenkaimer1096]

I have been using electric out of frustration. Good see your tips and thinking and set up. I was using metal posts with insulators.

[@DIYwithWayne]

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[@BillLowenburg]

Thanks, Wayne, well-done. I would also add that gardeners should take care to trim weeds away from touching the fence because they will reduce its effectiveness - in some cases totally. It's important to keep the area around the wires clear of contact with all weeds, shrubs, etc. It takes a bit of extra time with the weed whacker, but it's worth it. You can also create a weed-free zone with cardboard, mulch, boards, etc. I hesitate to recommend plastic sheeting or landscaping cloth because there's already too much plastic waste in the environment and sooner or later you're going to have to dispose of it. Plastic recycling is mostly a myth. Most of it ends up in landfills and the ocean. Thanks again, and keep up the good work!

[@DIYwithWayne]

Thanks for the tips. I know that but missed it in the video. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@laurenlovein562]

Thank you for this video. This will really help me keep our chickens and animals out of my garden, instead of building a fence, like I had planned to do.

[@DIYwithWayne]

You are welcome. I just made a new video about the electric fence and it has answers to some common questions I got from the old video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5LCkpZ9rbOim5Y Good luck with your project and have a great day.

[@WeekendWoodsmen]

Good stuff, exactly what I needed “not having a clue where to start”

[@DIYwithWayne]

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[@HomeImProveMentHow]

*Thank you for sharing I have some of the plastic post myself, 1st time to do this.* Looks like I gotta go get me some metalPost myself in the grand ride he popped good work I look forward to hear from you. God-bless by for now Ken

[@DIYwithWayne]

The plastic post work well in a straight line but not strong enough for the corners. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

[@enjay9521]

Excellent video, with good, clear explanation. The gentleman lives in an area with soft soil. If you live in an area with dry, rocky soil (as I do), I recommend pounding the grounding rod a lot deeper, to get the most out of your charge. I try to leave about 3 inches of grounding rod above ground. I use a fence post driver to pound in the grounding rod. Without a good ground, the fence won't work well.

[@DIYwithWayne]

Thank you for your suggestion and for visiting our channel. We hope you have a great day.

[@catfish340d]

Great video

[@DIYwithWayne]

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[@shanedarrell2250]

Hello sir I appreciate your video it is a clear and easy to understand explanation of how to set up a electric fence.

[@DIYwithWayne]

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[@pth6060]

Good job

[@DIYwithWayne]

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[@dianem3812]

I like your video straight and to the point not all that un necessary cobbley goop thank you very informative.

[@DIYwithWayne]

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[@jcl5345]

unnecessary gobbeldygook

[@jcl5345]

gobbledygook Damn that's a tough one

[@jjs3890]

As a first time owner of chickens, this video really helped me in setting up our fence. Thank you for breaking this down clearly.

[@DIYwithWayne]

Thanks for your nice comment. Good luck with your project and your chickens! Hope you will continue to visit my site. Have a great day!

[@Vade1313]

Same, wild cats getting in the chicken run, gonna shock em

[@noahriding5780]

I kept chickens and ducks for years. Its a given that you will for sure end up with a dog event at some time or another. So this can help with that.

[@noahriding5780]

@@Vade1313 I'm a bit curious, how often do cats go after chickens? Most of the time its neighbor dogs when you hear about chicken attacks. And most people I know with cats don't have them bother their chickens? I'm not disagreeing with you but curious.

[@Vade1313]

@@noahriding5780 We have caught them in the run several times after hearing the chickens freaking out. Run out to see a cat running off, feathers ripped out, and chickens frightened after the attack. Once every couple months if we don't stay on top of getting rid of the cats id say. Neighbors let them breed and they run wild all over the area. Depends on the area id guess. It's BS that people can't keep there animals out of others yards and attacking other peoples animals. Haven't killed one yet, but they do attack them and we are usually here so we can run out there.

[@jerrellstrawn6409]

Thank you.

[@DIYwithWayne]

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[@joannaloha]

Mahalo from Hawaii Wayne!!

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[@SAlex-tr4md]

Thank you

[@DIYwithWayne]

You're welcome. Hope you found this video helpful. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@ColeAviation]

Wayne i really appreciate the helpful video. My mom lives next door to me and she lets her cats go out back on the screened in porch and our neighbor behind us has two big dogs and they have just discovered that the cats hang out on the porch and we just discovered they have started to chew the lattice off from around the porch thinking they can get to moms cats. 😂 SO....I told mom to go get a electric fence so I can teach them a lesson or two. 😂🤣 I got everything ran already but wasn’t sure on how to hook it up until watching this great video. 👍🏼😁👌🏼 Be sure to stop over at my channel and see what I’m about. 😁 Thanks again & God bless!!

[@DIYwithWayne]

Hello Cole Aviation, We are happy to help. I have used electric fences off and on for over 30 years and find them efficient and cost effective. I expect yours will do the job. I did go over to your channel. i have always enjoyed airplanes but have never owned one. I have built and flown a lot of models'. Control line and Radio Control. I also subscribed to your channel. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@maryjohnson9337]

Very instructive, thank you! Now I feel confident to set one up and keep my dog out of the chicken run

[@DIYwithWayne]

Hello Mary, I'm a sure you will have no problem. Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

[@noblehillministerprophet8689]

Hey Wayne!!

[@DIYwithWayne]

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[@noblehillministerprophet8689]

Hey Wayne!4-27-2022 thank you.

[@DIYwithWayne]

Hello again.

[@alexandriala88]

Several neighbors roaming cats are why I’m here 😂

[@DIYwithWayne]

I have not had problems with cats but I expect it will work for them as well. Good luck and have a great day.

[@fredcartlidge3437]

Very much liked your tutorial. Could you give me some advice as to what joule charger I need to keep ground hogs out if our 10×25 tomato garden

[@DIYwithWayne]

I don't have ground hogs but if you go to a farm and garden store like Tractor Supply, most any charger they have will do the job. You could also ask the employees. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@charlescoker7752]

You must have tall Jack Rabbits! Ha!

[@DIYwithWayne]

Not so tall but I do have Deer. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@davidb3388]

Very clear explanation, thank you. I am fencing the same size area, hoping to keep bears away from my beehives. What brand and model charger did you get to replace your old one? If you’re happy with its performance, I’d like to get the same

[@DIYwithWayne]

The one I have is made by American Farm Works. I purchased it at Tractor Supply. It looks like they don't sell this brand anymore. You need to shop for one that works for you. Solar, Battery, Electric Etc. and most small ones will work fine for a small garden. If you have a large garden or have problems with large animals (deer Bear Etc.) get a medium size one. Thank you for visiting and have a great day

[@jerryviviano5062]

Excellent video. Do you have a method to get your lawn mower inside the fence to cut the grass there? This is one of the reasons I'm hesitant to put up an electric fence.

[@DIYwithWayne]

I have a small area inside the fence and just use a weed eater. I have not made a electric fence gate video but it is easy to do. You can get insulated handles to make one where you get the fencing parts. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@SpookySpencerFinnLoki]

Reminds me of Red Green for some reason

[@DIYwithWayne]

LOL, Just put me on "Handyman's Corner" Thank you for the kind comment and for visiting, have a great day.

[@marccampo2272]

Can you connect more wires at different heights 0n the same charger and how you connect them? Great video by the way!

[@DIYwithWayne]

Yes you can. Just connect a wire from one height to each of the others. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@Script3dR3ality]

Excellent video. Liked and subscribed. I'm going to install it this weekend. I'm basically trying to keep out the exact same animals as you...raccoons, groundhogs, and mainly deer. I have a large in-ground garden about 90x25 feet in a 35 acre field, and there's literally about 30 or 40 deer back there every single night. A couple questions: 1. Is a 3 or 4 foot high fence actually high enough to keep out deer, especially the numbers of them that I'm dealing with? I've read that they can jump like 8 feet high, or maybe they just can't see the fence?? 2. What spacing do you recommend between posts?

[@DIYwithWayne]

Thanks for subscribing to our channel. 1, 3 or 4 feet high is plenty for deer. Yes, they can jump much higher but won't. When they walk up to it they will get a shock. After that they won't come close to it because they don't understand what happened. 2, Spacing is not critical. Some of mine are 6 to 8 feet apart but when I had horses I had post that were probably 20 to 30 feet apart. The important part is keeping the wire from touching the ground or grass. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@rottweilerventuresakc9029]

I really liked the entire video and it was very helpful. The only thing I wished that was done differently is that you didn't speed the video up when you put all the posts in. I know the one corner has the metal, the plastic, and the cooper ground but I don't know what the other posts are around the perimeter. Are there metal and plastic posts at each corner? Is there only one post at each corner and if so is it metal or plastic? Are the ones in the middle metal or the plastic ones?

[@DIYwithWayne]

Sorry about the speed up. In this case I was using what I had and all the post that the electrified wire is attached to are plastic. I also had 1 metal post at each corner to better support the plastic corner post because it does not have the strength to be used as a corner post. Later when I was adding the electric fence to my other garden I had to purchase more insulators and post. In this case I got metal post and plastic insulators that would attach to the metal post. The important thing is that the electrified wire does not touch the metal post or the ground. I hope this clears it up. Thank you for visiting and good luck with your project..

[@loremipsum2302]

How do you energize 2nd and 3rd line? Do you just add a vertical wire from the top wire to them? Also, how do you get into the garden? I imagine it'll be hard to get out with produce from the garden. Do you put in some "gate" setup? Thank you Wayne!

[@DIYwithWayne]

All the lines need to be connected. A single wire attached to all of them will do the job. There are a lot of options for a gate. We just step over the wire most of the time with the charger turned off. They sell insulated handles you can use to use as a gate or you can use a regular wood or metal gate. If using a metal gate, don't let the fence come in contact with the gate. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

[@danc.2457]

For 10 years I've been hesitant to put out the expense $$$ for the required supplies ... don't mind the labor part at all , it's always beern 2nd nature in my world , lol ... anyway , I'm researching and entertaining the thought of setting up an electric fence now , just got hit pretty hard by a rouge Whitetail , she's a beauty I've been watching her in the herd she breaks from the group and moves in close to the garden and just stares at me when I caution her ... deer on the property are normal here they graze the grass , but rarely enter the garden or only nibble on occasion ... this big girl beauty is the exception , she strikes at night and I figure she's going to be teaching the rest of her herd the same bad crop raiding habits she's aquired ... in all fairness it's been droughty here this year so I figure that's part of what's been motavating her to raid the veggies this year ... yeah I know Deer can get into your crops but like I said this big beauty is the exception in my 10 years of setting out veggie gardens here , she's just too destructive , so something has to give , me spend the bucks $$$ on electric fence ... (or) ... get rid of her , which I won't do , she didn't ask to be here any more than you or I did , and she's just trying to earn a living same as you and me ...

[@DIYwithWayne]

It is a quandary, deer are so beautifully regal and I enjoy seeing them, but they can be destructive to our gardens. Yes, they have to eat too, but the time and expense of a garden have to be considered. The electric fence won't hurt her, just startle her. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@chachacha4]

Hi Wayne, Thanks for the video. How did you test your controller to determine it wasn't working? I have one just like it and don't want to touch it to find out! Also, can you just alternate wires positive and negative to provide the ground? I have very dry dirt here in Southern California. I am protecting against racoons and possoms.

[@DIYwithWayne]

To test, let the hot wire come close to the ground. If it is working, you will see a spark. You can alternate the hot and ground wires and I would install several ground rods and drive them in the ground as deep as I can. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

[@pupperific]

Great video, thanks so much! I'm going to put this around my chicken barn for raccoons and foxes. Could you tell me, do I have to use a copper rod, or can any metal rod do for the grounding rod? How deep into the ground does it need to go? And what sort of clamp did you use? One more question, If I put the charging box inside the building...can I just drill a hole through the wood siding to connect to the fence and grounding rod? Sorry for so many questions.....Thanks if you see this and could reply. Appreciate it very much!

[@DIYwithWayne]

Good questions! The ground rod does not need to be copper but copper works best. Any metal rod will work and drive it as deep as you can. I would try to get it least 2 feet deep and 3 or 4 is good. The main thing is good contact with moist ground. If too shallow, you will not get a good ground when the ground is dry. Any type of clamp for the connection of the wire to the ground rod will work as long as it keeps the wire tight to the rod. You can put the charger inside. I have done this before. Drill a hole large enough for the wire and some insulating pipe. I have used 1/2 inch PVC before but most any non conducting pipe will work. As an example, a short section of an old hose pipe. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

[@carolbuchanan452]

I have a similar question. Can rebar be used as a grounding rod?

[@katherinewhang9875]

It looks like you have several rows of electric wire. Do you just connect them by wrapping the wire vertically to touch all 3? Also, do you have to make sure the wire going from the charger to the fence doesn't touch anything? It looks like your charger is low to the ground, do you have to make sure it doesn't touch the grass or anything else between it and the fence? thanks!

[@DIYwithWayne]

All the rows need to be connected. A vertical wire twisted around each will do the job. Be sure all the wires are clear of anything that can conduct electricity. This includes grass and the ground. A little grass will not render the fence dead but if you have much it will need to be cut. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@lesliehorwinkle]

Take a shot everytime he says 'Electric Fence'.

[@DIYwithWayne]

Only if you are not working on the electric fence. 😂

[@namastelounge3863]

I am building an electric fence with 4x4 posts with a small gate. How should I wire the gate ?

[@DIYwithWayne]

Watch my other Electric Fence Video kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5LCkpZ9rbOim5Y at 15 : 30 I go over options for a gate. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@skiptumilu2620]

Great video, But can you tell me what gauge wire you used?

[@DIYwithWayne]

No, but I would guess 16 or 18. I have used different sizes over time. The last I purchased was the nylon line with a fine wire in it. It worked well and is a lot more visible. I plan to use this in the future. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@claythomas7982]

These controller/chargers R labelled 2 mi. 10 mi. 30 mi etc. What should do for a bear in a 30' by 30' square?

[@DIYwithWayne]

The chargers with a longer range, have a stronger shock so it can work over the longer distances. If I had a bear problem, I would get one of the stronger chargers. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

[@Jamiebuckner16]

I’m try to figure out how to make this area accessible like a gate. How would you do that?

[@DIYwithWayne]

You can purchase insulated handles where you purchase the other parts. Use the handle to connect to a small loop and then to open the gate, use the insulated handle to unhook the "Gate". Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@noahriding5780]

Does the metal grounding rod have to be copper? Or can it be any metal? Since some of us are making this with what we have, copper might not be laying around in the garage. Thanks.

[@DIYwithWayne]

No, most any metal will work but not is it is bad rusty. Rust is an insulator. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

[@noahriding5780]

Thank you@@DIYwithWayne

[@williamvouk2911]

Great video, Wayne! I’m curious, when you first installed this did you notice a jump in your electric bill? I am in a war against the squirrels of my neighborhood and am willing to pay the price of fence materials to win that war, but if it means a high electric bill I may need to try other means.

[@DIYwithWayne]

The power is very low and no I have never noticed an increase in my power bill. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@williamvouk2911]

@@DIYwithWayneGlad to hear it, thank you!

[@gmre8835]

Hi. To keep out raccoons, squirrels and rabbits how high should the wires be, and how many wires are needed? Thanks.

[@DIYwithWayne]

There is not a magic number. Put the first wire close enough to the ground that the small animals can't go under it without touching it and high enough that it will allow your grass to grow some. If you have grass and it touched the wire in a place or two that is OK BUT if more than a few touch it they will reduce the shock to the point that the animals will get past it. I use 3 wires with the 2nd and 3rd wires spaced evenly up to about knee high. You may not need the 3rd wire but I have deer and it helps with them. Good luck and thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@ronrosenkaimer1096]

Watched your video again, and I have a question. At what heights do you run your wires? I think I am going to high with all metal stakes and insulators on them.

[@DIYwithWayne]

Hello Ron, I used metal post with insulators for years and they work great. As for the height, you need to adjust the height to whatever you are trying to keep in or out, Most of the time I run 2 or 3 lines. With my garden, I an trying to keep small animals out like rabbits, squirrels racoons and deer. I run 1 line as close to the ground as I can but keeping it out of the grass. the second a little higher and the top line about 3 feet from the ground. When I had horses, I ran the wires up about 4 feet. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@reibersue4845]

Keep grass away from the wire. Keep the garden vegetation from touching the wires.

[@syliu2648]

What type of wire was used in the video? Aluminum, or Galvanized Steel? Thanks!

[@DIYwithWayne]

It was aluminum but galvanized will also work. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@nancyfrisina6713]

Thank you for your video. I have two questions: I’ve been led to believe that the grounding wire should be insulated. Is that really necessary? Can I use rebar for the ground post?

[@DIYwithWayne]

There is no reason for the grounding wire to be insulated unless it can come in contact with the hot wire. I have never used a insulated ground wire. Any metal rod will work for a ground rod but copper is best. Just make sure you drive it as deep as you can. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@nancyfrisina6713]

You are the best. I sure do appreciate your knowledge and response.

[@DIYwithWayne]

You're welcome.

[@noahriding5780]

I'm a bit confused. When I looked at this it looks like the unit that you had burn out that you had for 3 years was a house plug in version. But people were saying its dangerous to plug them into house power? What's the difference? There must be something different because you said you'd been doing that for awhile. And how do you know the difference between a safe version and one that isn't?

[@DIYwithWayne]

Some people will plug the fence wire directly into an electrical outlet. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS! The electric fence chargers do plug into an electrical outlet BUT the power supplied to the fence is not deadly. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@ryanalexander984]

So I’ve watched some videos and read some articles on setting up electric fences like this. There is a lot of suggestions that 3 ground rods are used spread 10 feet apart from each other. Did you only use one grounding rod?

[@DIYwithWayne]

Hello Ryan, I used 1 ground rod. If you have a good copper ground rod and drive it as deep as you can in dirt that is at least a little damp, that is all you need. I had horses about 25 years and had around 10 acres in electric fence. I had 1 ground rod and it always worked. I don't know why anyone would need 3 ground rods. If you live in a VERY dry area, maybe it would help. Dry ground does not conduct electricity well. I hope this helps and I hope you have a great day.

[@ryanalexander984]

@@DIYwithWayne thank you

[@cmnr8487]

@@DIYwithWayne Thank you!

[@chendoescamilla6089]

Hello can I use a metal bar for the ground?

[@DIYwithWayne]

Yes, copper is better but metal will work. Just drive it as deep as you can. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@reibersue4845]

What gauge wire are you using. I bought 17 gauge in bulk but it seems to be mighty thin. Yours looks to be 14 gauge.

[@DIYwithWayne]

I have purchased several gauges over the years. They all work but the thinner ones will stretch more. The thicker ones are more durable. Last year I purchased some that are a fiber with a very thin wire in it. I like it the most because it works and is much more visible. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

[@miersec]

What brand charger is this ? I can’t make it out in video

[@DIYwithWayne]

The one I have is made by American Farm Works. I purchased it at Tractor Supply. It looks like they don't sell this brand anymore. You need to shop for one that works for you. Solar, Battery, Electric Etc. and most small ones will work fine for a small garden. If you have a large garden or have problems with large animals (deer Bear Etc.) get a medium size one. Thank you for visiting and have a great day

[@elmerfudd835]

What do you use to prevent water damage to controller?

[@DIYwithWayne]

I put a bucket over it.

[@michaelmims2626]

Does the electric fence have to be in a continuous loop like in your video? Or can it be U-shaped?

[@DIYwithWayne]

It works both ways. It can run in a single straight line and will work just as well. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@noahriding5780]

I also wanted to ask you. They have this polytape version where people say the polytape is more visible for people and animals to see. So they think and say its a better product. But they don't color it yellow. But the other kind they have this polybraid type and others where it IS either bright yellow or a blend of yellow and black. This makes it odd to figure out which is more visible to people? In theory both should work fine. Probably won't fail either way. But if one is wider and visible but only white while the other is that bright yellow color but still thin, I kind of wonder which is more visible?

[@DIYwithWayne]

The video you watched is an older one Watch this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5LCkpZ9rbOim5Y It is newer and will answer some of your questions. I like to yellow wire but is cost more that plain wire, so I run top and bottom with it and use the regular fence wire in the middle to save a little on cost. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@aufa1aufa120]

so battery is not necessary right?thank you so much.

[@DIYwithWayne]

Correct, On this model you will need access to a 110 VAC power outlet. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@ajsjumboquail6265]

I did everything as mentioned but my wire isn’t very hot, only if I hold a post and touch the wire will it really shock me. Trying to get the wire that hot, it’s just a little volt when you touch just the wire. Trying to keep predators out of my quail flight pen.

[@DIYwithWayne]

Depending on your charger, the arc may be small but if it will arc 1/8 inch it is hot. I test by driving a metal post next to the hot wire. Then when I want to check it, I push the post over close to the hot wire. If it is working, you will see the arc. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

[@ajsjumboquail6265]

@@DIYwithWayne should I just buy a bigger charger? I have the American farm works 5mile electric fence controller

[@DIYwithWayne]

I suspect the one you have will do the job. Don't expect a very large arc.

[@michaelcoughlin7166]

shouldn't fence be higher so deer can't jump over it, at least 5 feet high, because i know they can jump pretty high. Also, can a solar powered senser be used instead of an electric cord?

[@DIYwithWayne]

A higher fence is not needed. Yes, deer can jump very high but they will touch the fence and it scares them, after that they won't try to jump over it. Also, the solar chargers will work well, I just got the corded one because I have an outlet close by. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@antizzy1958ify]

What about the bottom wire? Is it attached and hot?

[@DIYwithWayne]

All the wires are connected and hot. The shock comes from standing on the ground and touching any of the wires. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@johnrobinette3511]

Does it matter how far apart the plastic post are?

[@DIYwithWayne]

No but keep in mind the wire will sag with time. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@mikeholtorf3456]

I'm wanting to keep raccoons and possums from forcing or digging under my trailer skirting during the winter. I put metal skirting and it worked for years but no matter what they find their way in and ultimately into my heat ducts.

[@DIYwithWayne]

It should work. You would only need 1 wire 6 to 8 inches off the ground. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

[@mikeholtorf3456]

@@DIYwithWayne I hope so. One tore through the insulated belly and into my heat ducts and poped out of the registers in several rooms. I ended up with a frozen pipe, 500.00 electric bill for February and another for March. Muddy footprints and a few piles of poo including on my pillow. After the cat food was gone and the toilet bowls emptied of water it moved on.

[@kevinjohnson5354]

I guess my concern is how short you put the wire to the ground. I have deer fence that is 10’ tall and have seen deer clear that fence. I’m could be wrong but it seems they can almost walk over without touching it. Great job exposing the process, I hope I’m wrong on the deer.

[@DIYwithWayne]

I have not had a problem with deer jumping my fence. If they see it and most likely will, they will check it out before trying to jump it. Once they get a shock they will not go near it again. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@reibersue4845]

Little trick for deer. Twist pieces of tin foil on your top wire and add some peanut butter. Deer will investigate and possibly lick it and guaranteed they will not come back to it.

[@haileylucas2450]

Me and my cousins used to purposely touch my papaws electric fence just to see who could do it the longest.

[@DIYwithWayne]

LOL. Good memories of days gone by. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@stockbusters1519]

Can you comment how successfully the electrical fence worked to keep animals out ? Was it 100%, 75%, 50%, etc. effective to keep crops at maximum yield?

[@DIYwithWayne]

Our problem animals are Deer, Possums, Racoons and Squirrels. The fence was close to 100% effective in keeping them out. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@noblehillministerprophet8689]

? He put one wire around the top of his fence post so i guess this is the fence???

[@darlenecohen9256]

Can you use wire mesh?

[@DIYwithWayne]

I have not but I expect it would work as long as it does not get grounded. So be sure not to use metal post and if you do you must insulate the wire from the post. Good luck with your project and have a great day.

[@kimmcamp]

Just out of curiosity why do you take down your wire at the end of the year?

[@DIYwithWayne]

It is not needed and taking it down makes it easier to mow and weed eat. An electric fence is not a permanent solution. It will requires ongoing maintenance and in my case I only need is for 3 or 4 months. The rest of the time, it is just in the way. It is easy to reinstall each year and not deeded in the same configuration each year. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@high_fructose_corn_syrup]

Question.. kids are stealing Halloween decorations from our yard. Can i wrap wire around my decorations and plug it in? Or could that cause a fire?

[@DIYwithWayne]

NO, If you use an electric fence like mine, all the wires must be insulated. If they touch anything it will ground the wire and reduce the shock. It could cause a fire but it's unlikely. Just a side note, NEVER just plug it into an electrical outlet! I would suggest a security camera like this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnakiaOmqZhgbZY Good luck and have a great day.

[@high_fructose_corn_syrup]

@@DIYwithWayne ty for taking the time to explain it to me. I figured it wouldnt work but was hoping it would lol i actually just got a video security system. Just gotta hook it up. My neighbor bought it new last year but didnt like that it only recorded with motion detection, so he got a new one and sold me his $800 system for $320! And im happy it only records with movement, uses less storage 😁

[@DIYwithWayne]

I'm glad you got the camera. In your situation, I think it's a better solution. Good luck.

[@darkgoth69]

How deep for the ground rod?

[@DIYwithWayne]

Depends on your soil. But deeper is better and I would suggest at least 2 to 3 feet. If sandy soil, deeper is better. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@bentleejayde6711]

What brand is the electric fence controller?

[@DIYwithWayne]

The one I have is made by American Farm Works. I purchased it at Tractor Supply. It looks like they don't sell this brand anymore. You need to shop for one that works for you. Solar, Battery, Electric Etc. and most small ones will work fine for a small garden. If you have a large garden or have problems with large animals (deer Bear Etc.) get a medium size one. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@5th_decile]

What kind of price range did you achieve for this system? How much per meter if you exclude the cost of the charging device?

[@DIYwithWayne]

The insulated post are around $2 each and a $30 to $35 roll of wire will most likely be a lot more than you need. The corner post I used will cost around $5 each but you can use a guy wire on an insulated post to a stake in the ground instead. If you do this, just don't let the guy wire touch the electrified wire. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@5th_decile]

@@DIYwithWayne Thank you! Great video by the way! :)

[@DIYwithWayne]

Thank you! That means a lot.

[@audreylgreen5502]

please show more closeups for us who have never done this.

[@DIYwithWayne]

I would need to do a new video for that because KZbin does not allow adding content to a video. I do plan to make a new video in the spring and will keep your comment in mind when I make it. Thank you for your suggestion and for visiting our channel. We hope you have a great day.

[@noblehillministerprophet8689]

Ok

[@DIYwithWayne]

Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@leiferikkson2616]

Hello Wayne, Do you still have problems with birds eating your crops ?

[@DIYwithWayne]

I have very little problem with birds. Also: an electric fence won't work for birds. To get a shock, you MUST be touching a hot wire and the ground at the same time. A bird can land on a wire and not get shocked. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@leiferikkson2616]

@@DIYwithWayne Ah okay I see. Definitely gonna try this in the future. Thank you for the response and have a great day too

[@DIYwithWayne]

Thank you

[@kaylamyers-king4127]

Why does the ground wire need to be covered?

[@DIYwithWayne]

Hello Kayla, the ground wire doesn't need to be covered. What we covered with the bucket was the controller for the electric fence. I hope this information was helpful. Thank you for visiting our channel and leaving your question. Have a great day.

[@noblehillministerprophet8689]

The wire on top is the fence??

[@DIYwithWayne]

Yes

[@Davidm1056]

Hmmm, but you didn't test the fence to make sure it was working? 😂😂

[@DIYwithWayne]

It works! LOL There are testers you can purchase but I test by flexing the ground rod over to the fence to see if I get an arc. If I do, it's good. Thank you for visiting and have a great day.

[@Lundic1]

It looks like he put a bucket over a solar charger. How is that going to work?

[@DIYwithWayne]

It's not a solar charger. It plugs in to a drop cord for 110 V AC

[@meruertmeyer8017]

Are you serious I have a 10 ft high fence wooden posts 8 ft. Apart and wire 8 inches apart. It keeps bears out but only slows down the deer

[@DIYwithWayne]

You have a much more serious problem than I do. However I still think an electric fence would help with the deer. The reason is if the deer can see the fence, they will try to get over or around it. I don't think they see the electric wire and when they get the shock, it scares them. They won't mess with something they don't understand. I can't be sure but I think it would worth a try. Thank you for visiting and good luck with whatever you do to try and keep them out.

[@gr8dvd]

@@DIYwithWayne Tip: bait fence with peanut-butter so they find it and learn it’s to be avoided - read on the internet, so it must work ;-)

[@DrivingFree]

Can you turn this off when you go into the garden?

[@DIYwithWayne]

The model we have does not have an on/off switch but We always unplug it when working in the garden. We appreciate the feedback and hope you will continue to visit our channel. Have a great day.

[@DrivingFree]

@@DIYwithWayne thank you