Most professionally installed systems use the more substantial 14 or 16 gauge wire. Regardless of gauge, you should choose only a stranded or solid insulated wire rated for burial preferably polyethylene or plastic coated works best. You can find various gauges and lengths of Invisible Fence wire® compatible wire here.27 Oct 2021
What kind of wire is used for invisible dog fence?
Invisible Fence® Brand pet containment systems uses a direct burial single copper wire protected by a thick outer sleeve of insulation to establish the boundaries of your dog's underground fence.
What gauge wire is best for dog fence?
14 Gauge Wire
Can I use stranded wire for dog fence?
The best wire to use for your DIY dog fence installation is the direct-burial grade wire typically recommended for outdoor applications such as irrigation and outdoor lighting systems. If you have no other option, though, stranded wire will get the job done.
How deep can you bury invisible fence wire?
How Deep Should I Bury Invisible Fence Wire? Bury the wire 3 to 5 inches. This is deep enough to protect it from the elements and animals but shallow enough to maintain a strong signal.
Does dog fence wire need to be buried?
Basically, any electronic dog fence will work above ground however, most require you to bury the wire because the light gauge dog electric fence wire they supply is easily broken unless buried underground. We provide special, high strength, UV and moisture resistant wire that is certified for above ground installation.
How do you dig a trench for dog fence?
Burying the wire beneath soil is relatively easy. Using a flat-edged shovel, puncture the ground and wiggle the shovel back and forth a bit to create a very narrow trench. Continue this, shovel width by shovel width, until you mark out the entire perimeter of the fence.
How do you set up a petsafe underground fence collar?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH9j9QawqcI
How deep do you bury the wire for an invisible dog fence?
The main reasons for burying dog fence wire are aesthetics, protection, and trip hazard. If you are planning on burying the wire we recommend a depth between 3″ and 24″ burying the wire too deep may begin to alter the signal strength and risks running into other buried lines on utilities in your yard.