The Advantages of an Electric Fence as a Deterrent

The electric fence is part of the first line of protection to your premises. It forms an integral part of the security plan and merits careful analysis and planning to be 100% functional and effective. Any shortcomings in the electric fence will soon be detected by any transgressor and could lead to your security being compromised.

For any electrified security fence to be truly effective, it has to meet the following criteria:

It should be an effective physical barrier
It should effectively secure the entire perimeter
It should have the ability to severely shock any intruder
It should give a warning when tampered with
On larger properties it should give an indication of where the penetration took place

Electrified fencing not only acts as a physical and psychological barrier, but also as an early warning alarm system, which is electronically monitored against cutting and shorting of strands in an attempted breaching of the perimeter.

There are six main advantages of electrified fencing:

Physical and psychological barrier.
The shock capacity.
Early warning system.
Security 24 hours a day.
Battery back up.
Perimeter protection.

Physical and psychological barrier.

It is extremely difficult to just climb over an 8 or 10 strand square tubing wall-top electrified fence without touching the wires. The psychological fact that you are going to get severely shocked in the event that you touch the wires, even accidently, is enough to deter most criminals from even trying to breach it.

Shock

A correctly wired and properly earthed installation has the capacity to shock any person severely! Such a shock would deter any normal person from trying to breach the fence.

Early warning system.

Wired correctly, the electric fence will trigger an alarm when the wires are either cut or shorted. Should the alarm sound, the person is not on your premises or in your house, and therefore time is on your side. The electric fence will have served its purpose as an early warning system should the above occur.

24 hours a day

Unlike traditional systems like alarms and beams, which have to be switched on and off, your electrified security fence is on 24 hours a day. The only reason to ever switch off your electrified security fence would be for the maintenance of vegetation.

Battery back up.

Unlike beams and cameras, which are off during power failures, electric fences continue securing your premises due to battery back up. Your standard residential energiser with battery backup will keep your fence powered for up to 20 hours.

Perimeter protection.

Many families are reluctant to use their entertainment areas for fear of being attacked. With a quality, effective electric fence you and your family are now able to enjoy total freedom on your own property without having to look over your shoulder.