UNDERGROUND PET FENCE WIRE GUIDE

Do not allow the use of wires to overwhelm you. It does not take an engineer or an electrician to install an underground pet fence. Installation is very easy and we are here to help you along the way. On this page we will go over the amount of wire you will need, the kind of wire to use, and when to use which gauge wire. If you have any questions, just call our always helpful customer service line.


How Much Wire Will You Need?

Before you buy more wire, check the product’s contents for how much wire is included in the underground pet fence kit that you are purchasing. Most of the underground pet fences that we offer come with 500 feet of wire. Also, check the wire chart below for how much wire you will need. If you do not know how big the yard is, then now is a good time to find out.

WIRE GUIDE:

Size of Yard
Length of Property Line
Extra Boundary Needed
Between 1/2 and 1 Acre
Between 500 and 1000 feet
1
Between 1 and 3 Acres
Between 1000 and 1500 feet
2
Between 3 and 5 Acres
Between 1500 and 2000 feet
3

What Kind of Wire to Use?

It is very important that ONLY Burial Approved wires be used with an underground pet fence. The wire is going to be outside and exposed to the elements, so you want a wire that is going to be durable enough to withstand the abuse. Burial Approved wires have a long lasting waterproof Polyurethane coat and a solid copper core.

20-Gauge vs. 18-Gauge Wire

The standard for many underground fence devices is a 20-Gauge wire. A 20-Guage wire is ideal for a yard with little vegetation, smooth and/or loose soil, few trees, and for lying next to a fence. An 18-Guage wire is ideal for a yard with many trees, thick vegetation, rocky soil, and suggested for above ground installation. An 18-Guage wire can be purchased with your system with our Wire Upgrade option.

 

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