Can I electrify an existing woven-wire or chain link fence?
The Zareba chain link insulator (CX25) allows you to add hot wires to an existing chain link or woven wire fence. This gives you the flexibility of putting an electrified wire at the outside top of the fence (to keep animals from climbing over) or at the outside bottom (to keep animals from digging under). This is a simple, low cost way to “critter-proof” an existing fence. (Note: you can not directly electrify a chain link or woven wire fence, as they will ground out). What factors are important to successfully keeping out critters with an electric fence? Because you’re excluding animals rather than containing them, the wires need to be placed on the outside of posts. In addition, wires need to be spaced closely enough to prevent small critters from getting through. We recommend wire spacing of 3-4 inches. Zareba Systems provides complete kits for simple and easy protection of your lawn and garden. For best results a properly installed fence system is important. View installation tips
