HENthusiastic Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Hi guys!! Anybody know if I can cut my electric fencing without ruining it? I'm changing my set up and will have an area that's smaller than my length of fencing. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Yes you can cut it and it should still work, it might not be as pretty as it was before but it will do the job. Dont discard any odd bits as they can be used to patch up any holes of join any loose bits Another option is to make it fit the new area by doubing back on itself (not touching) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 Thanks redwing. By doubling back- you mean kind of zig zagging yes? Is it right that it shouldn't touch itself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 That's interesting about it not touching itself as I've used mine with the excess rolled together, and, providing it is not touching the ground or the metal bits at the bottom, we've had no problems with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 I wouldn't recommend cutting it as the joints will always be a potential continuity problem. We ran a 50 metre sheep net at 25 metres just by doubling it back on itself. The conductors were touching each other in places but we had no loss of voltage at the fence. Important to keep it all tight and off the ground though. The other important thing is a good ground circuit of course and not to rely on damp soil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 Thanks for all your advice guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
