Likewisepdfangus":27fhxd0i said:I use poly wire if I am going to be moving it. Steel if I am not.
Likewisepdfangus":27fhxd0i said:I use poly wire if I am going to be moving it. Steel if I am not.
Stocker Steve":20fwpgui said:SRBeef":20fwpgui said:I still think 14 gage steel is a better choice than aluminum for any stationary (not moved frequently) fence. You can stretch it tighter without breaking, doesn't sag, doesn't change so much with temperature... etc.
The main reason to use aluminum rather than steel is just weight and flexibility for fences that are moved often. I have used both and that was my conclusion in my application. Good luck. Jim
Any reason to use aluminum rather than poly wire or poly braid for temporary fence?
danbrady":2j0m3197 said:Hey folks. This is Dan here in central LA. I am planning on putting up an electric fence. I will take any input, my fence is gonna cover ultimately 300 acres of some creeks zigzagging and just plain aggravating to muddle around places. What I am wondering is do I come out better with a more permanent hot wire, or use the thinner wire and get by til later? I plan on the cheap wire around the creeks, and along the perimeter using the stronger, permanent wire. I like the aluminum because of no rust worries, but will it stretch too much? Input on the best power supply is good too, I plan on using a 100 mile charger from an AC source. Anyway, thankyou for your time and I will be checking back with you all. Thanks cowpokes.