Electric Fence

[dal2]

I have cats using my garden as a toilet thru the night so no doubt will be hanging around the loft when am not there. I was wondering about a solar powered electric fence system. Has anyone used one?

Before anybody tells me its cruel....I'm sure it's less cruel than option B

[Kyleakin Lofts]

I don't think it is cruel. On the rare occasion where they are stupid enough to be zapped, it is only enough to shock them into not trying it again. Usually they sense the danger and don't even try.

[Roland]

I have so many time advocated the Electric fence. undoubtedly the best thing - regards pigeons and our sport - I have ever done. I run a wired 4 - 6 inches above all the fences. Around the loft and walls. Indeed every bit of the garden.

It is legal and 12 vote. Doesn't harm or even hurt any thing. Just a tingle. Cats sit back and look again. Nose forward - some say they can smell it. and take it on board. Will look from afar … but never come to crap in garden, or spy on the pigeons.

when building my last loft, I had took the electric fence down. Pigeons were at another's abode. Crap and what not straight away defiled my garden. When laying the concrete floor, as always happens apparently, cat's foot prints were in the cement.

 

I connected the electric s fence later. Nary a problem. One cat dropped in on top off the loft be means on the trees. Loft is built directly under trees. Sniffed the lines going over the loft by 5 inches. A quick touch on nose and it scarpered quick. Yes neighbours cats look on... but never come into the garden, or on the loft.

Best few quid spent. Yes still up. Still no cats.

 

Not so cruel as watching a cat eat a pigeon alive. Firstly from feet up wards. Playing and tormenting the poor bird.

[peter pandy]

Steve, I have an electric fence and have had for many a year, Purchased from "Agrisellex" , It is 50 metres long and encircles the garden powered by a "Copel 4" energiser which knocks out a 14,000 volt kick every second. It may be a bit pricey however it is on a timer and I can assure you, you will never have problems with Rats, Cats, Foxes or humans who should not be on your property ever again.. Best deterrent going..

[easygaun]

Steve, I have an electric fence and have had for many a year, Purchased from "Agrisellex" , It is 50 metres long and encircles the garden powered by a "Copel 4" energiser which knocks out a 14,000 volt kick every second. It may be a bit pricey however it is on a timer and I can assure you, you will never have problems with Rats, Cats, Foxes or humans who should not be on your property ever again.. Best deterrent going..

!4000 volts?Jese you could run an electric loco on that.

[dal2]

Thanks guys

[dal2]

Thanks guys this kind of thing?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293470161714

[peter pandy]

Thanks guys this kind of thing?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293470161714

Useless for what your requirements are Steve.

[dal2]

Useless for what your requirements are Steve.

Seems the most you can get output wise is 8500v from a solar yin Peter...surely fend of a cat lol

[peter pandy]

Seems the most you can get output wise is 8500v from a solar yin Peter...surely fend of a cat lol

Aye Steve but what was shown was a single wire suitable for horses etc, instead of a proper metre high integrated fence.

[dal2]

Aye Steve but what was shown was a single wire suitable for horses etc, instead of a proper metre high integrated fence.

I see pal. I cant put a metre high fence up Peter but I can put a single wire along an existing solid wooden fence

[blue bar]

I don't think you'll find a 14000 volts unit plus it would most probably be illegal the company's that make hear make them to about 8700 volts that's more than enough you have got to make sure the earth on the unit is well in the damp ground otherwise you don't get maximum effect Gallagher make an s10 which would be more than enough

[blue bar]

I see pal. I cant put a metre high fence up Peter but I can put a single wire along an existing solid wooden fence

you will need 2 wires one earth one power for cat to get a shock

[dal2]

you will need 2 wires one earth one power for cat to get a shock

Cheers

[tommy bhoys]

Cheers

google voss electric fence my energiser gives out 13000 volts its a good volt you get from it

[dal2]

google voss electric fence my energiser gives out 13000 volts its a good volt you get from it

I seen them on ebay Thommy look the part

[yeboah]

I have cats using my garden as a toilet thru the night so no doubt will be hanging around the loft when am not there. I was wondering about a solar powered electric fence system. Has anyone used one?

Before anybody tells me its cruel....I'm sure it's less cruel than option B

Reports coming in on Dumfries and Galloway Facebook page of very high electricity surge in Ashgrove area of the Fechan

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[Walter swanston]

A Jack Russel pup would solve your cat problem

[dal2]

A Jack Russel pup would solve your cat problem

I have a Beagle that is too old and I have a fox terrier on the way....its night that is the bother Walter

[Roland]

Dal12 mine is simply like a wire that keeps hoses etc. from wandering. 12 Volts. can run of a car battery. I run mine of a transformer. The shocks a long the line goes 100 of YARDS.

Cost me with all fittings £63 then About £80 now.

[dal2]

Dal12 mine is simply like a wire that keeps hoses etc. from wandering. 12 Volts. can run of a car battery. I run mine of a transformer. The shocks a long the line goes 100 of YARDS.

Cost me with all fittings £63 then About £80 now.

Yes Roland...you dont need much fancy....I like the idea of solar tho

[Roland]

Yes Roland...you dont need much fancy....I like the idea of solar tho

 

Good for you Dal12. In the end, it is what feels/ works for you.

 

Mind I hope you get it up and working as soon as.

[tommy bhoys]

Yes Roland...you dont need much fancy....I like the idea of solar tho

get it hooked in tae the grid dal

[Roland]

A Jack Russel pup would solve your cat problem

 

Can't climb a fence Walter. Comes a time when they will realise and totally ignore it … Have known cats to drop on the dogs back and claw at the eyes. the dog runs for miles... while it can still see. Doesn't happen a lot... but once is enough.

Dad had cats, kittens that grew up with the pigeons. Also had a good dog. Dog kept them out the garden. Cats kept them away from the loft top etc.

[dal2]

get it hooked in tae the grid dal

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