Electric fence installation in Kenya: what to know before you start

How an electric fence works

An energizer sends short, high-voltage pulses along wires on the fence. Anyone who touches the wires gets a shock, and the system sounds an alarm when the fence is cut or shorted.

The main parts

• Energizer: the unit that creates the pulses.
• Wires and insulators: carry the pulses and keep them off the wall.
• Earthing: a proper earth is essential for the system to work well.
• Warning signs: so people know the fence is live.
• Backup battery: keeps the fence running during power cuts.

Before you install

Check any estate or landlord rules, measure the perimeter, and decide how many zones you need. Keep vegetation away from the wires.

Maintenance

Check wires, insulators and the earth regularly. Test the alarm and battery.

Get an accurate quote

Book a site visit. Our technicians will measure your perimeter and recommend the right set-up.