"General Schvantzkopf" wrote

On Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:51:54 -0400, Poe wrote:

My electric fence is a wire strung across a number of plastic posts, and
powered by a solar box that cost about $100. The fence is only about 4'
high, but that is at nose-level for the deer, and since I installed it
my garden seems to be off the menu! It was super easy to set up, too.

Where did you get the electric fence? I just tried Home Depot and Lowes
and all they have are the electric pet collars, I don't think putting a
collar on a rabid raccoon is an option.

Here are 2 places where I bought the pieces parts for my electric fence. I
have a Parmak Super Energizer 4 charger I bought from the second link. I use
the insulated underground gate wire from the charger mounted inside a
building. Personally, with the winters we have here, I wouldn't use
batteries to power the system.
http://www.kencove.com/fence/
http://www.horse.com/Horse-Fencing/Fence-Chargers.html

The fence has 2 strands of 16 ga aluminum wire set at 8 and 32 inches. So
far it has kept everything out, though I had expected to put in a 3rd wire
at about 15 inches. I constructed the fence with steel corner posts and 3/8
fiberglass rods for the sides. I also used connectors/insulators which allow
easy release of the wire so I could pull it away from the area without
having to thread the needle each time. This is important for tilling,
delivering compost and general seasonal maintenance.

Steve Young