How many nets can you connect to an energiser

Electric netting is an ideal solution for modern livestock management, providing an efficient and safe way to keep animals in or out. Whether you’re managing sheep in the Scottish Highlands or chickens in the Cotswolds, the energiser is the heart of your electric fence and determines how many nets you can safely connect. But how many nets is actually possible?

For simplicity, this guide focuses on Gallagher energisers, as our assortment mainly consists of these units. The number of nets you can connect depends primarily on the energiser’s joule output and the distance the current needs to travel. Electric netting has multiple horizontal and vertical wires and often touches the ground, which increases resistance and reduces the effective voltage. This makes it essential to consider the energiser’s strength when planning your setup.

While the exact number of nets depends on several factors, such as terrain, soil type, and animal type, we’ve analysed the Gallagher range to give a clear idea of how many nets each model can handle.

How many nets can you connect to an energiser?

We thought a brief overview would be useful to show which animals our netting is most suitable for. In practice, our netting is particularly effective in a few key scenarios. It is ideal for keeping livestock safely contained, whether you’re managing sheep, goats, or poultry. At the same time, it can be used to keep unwanted animals out. Protecting crops, gardens, and young plants from wildlife such as deer, rabbits, or foxes. Understanding the right application for each type of netting helps ensure both safety for your animals and maximum protection for your property.

Which animals can our netting protect or contain?

Key considerations

• Always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for connected nets. Overloading an energiser can reduce fence effectiveness and even damage the unit.
• Test the fence voltage regularly, especially at the far end of the nets. A weak pulse is ineffective.
• Remember that soil, grass length, and net placement all affect performance. Heavier or taller livestock may require fewer nets per energiser.
• By understanding the relationship between energiser output and connected nets, you can design a reliable and safe electric fencing system tailored to your farm’s needs.

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