Electric fences transmit current across wires run between posts. An electrified fence can be an effective way to contain domestic animals and livestock that is more affordable and faster to put up than a conventional fence and tends to last longer. Find out how to install an electric fence of any length or height.

Whether you’re a seasoned user or a newbie to electric fencing, grounding can trip you up. They are the most important part of the system, but it’s easy to think of them as “just the ground,” and focus on the energizer and the live wire.