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DOG CONTAINMENT FENCE WIRE GUIDE
Oh no, not wires! You do not have to have an engineering degree or be an electrician to figure this out. Here we will go over everything you need to know about the wires used, how much to use, and when to use which wire. Many of the Dog Containment Fences that we offer come with a standard of 500 feet and typically use a 20-Gauge wire. For further information, call our friendly customer service line.
WIRE GUIDE:
Size
of Yard |
Length
of Property Line |
Extra
Boundary Needed |
1/2 - 1 Acre |
500 to 1000 feet |
1 |
1 - 3 Acres |
1000 to 1500 feet |
2 |
3 - 5 Acres |
1500 to 2000 feet |
3 |
Use Only Burial Approved Containment Fence Wire
The type of wire used is very important to ensure the device can function properly. The gauge only determines the size of the wire and does not describe what the wire is made with. If you are going to buy your own wires for installation, it is imperative that the wire is “Burial Approved”. Burial approved wiring has a long lasting waterproof, polyurethane coat, with a solid copper core.
Should I Use 20-Gauge or 18-Gauge wire?
Many Dog Containment Fence manufacturers recommend using the standard 20-Guage wiring with their units, which is why we ship all of our wired systems with the Premium Heavy Duty 20-Gauge wire. There are Wire Upgrade options available, if you do not want to use that specific grade. Some of the devices we offer come with a Wire Upgrade at no additional cost. Please remember, 18-Gauge wire cannot be purchased from the local pet store.
Use 20-Gauge if:
» Loose, smooth soil or clay.
» For laying the wire next to a fence.
» The yard has few trees or vegetation.
Use 18-Gauge if:
» Rocky terrain.
» For an above ground installation.
» The yard has many trees or vegetation.
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