Winter takes its toll on everything, including your fence. Fence repair season is coming, and now is the perfect time to stock up on all your fence repair essentials. Find your fence type below to locate your corresponding list of fence repair products.
Kencove offers a wide selection of wire, tools, insulators, and energizers to repair an existing fence line, update a fence, or start a new project.
When starting your list of “must needs” for your repair job, it’s important to know exactly what you need. To start this process, take a walk along your fence line and check for any cracked insulators or rusty wire. Having a voltmeter is very helpful when trying to find faults along your fence. Start by testing your energizer to ensure it is in proper working condition.
Check out this video on using a voltmeter.
Once you have established that your energizer is in tip-top shape, start testing your fence line. If you see a drop in voltage between two points, check for any damaged underground wire, poor connections, broken insulators, or debris along the fence between the two sections you have tested. Having a fault finder allows you to quickly identify the direction of the energy flow and locate the fault. If you only have a voltmeter, start by checking common issues such as underground wire, lead-out wire, connections, braces, and insulators.
After you have found all the repairs you need to make, you can start your list. Common repair items include…
Traditional High-Tensile Fence
- Crimps
- Wire
- Staples
- Lead-Out Wire
- Spring Gates
- Ground Rod Clamps
- Gripple Tensioners
- Fence Flag
- Cutout Switches
- Strainers Quick Splices
- Lighting Diverter
- Voltmeter Wraparound Insulators
- Gate Handles
- Underground Wire
- Spiralator Insulators
- Split Bolts
- Insulators
Coated Wire Fence
- Crimps
- Split Bolts
- Insulators
- Wire
- Lead-Out Wire
- Staples
- Gripple Tensioners
- Spring Gates
- Gate Handles
- Strainers
- Fence Flags
- Ground Rod Clamps
- Voltmeter
- Quick Splices
- Cutout Switches
- Underground Wire
- Wraparound Insulators
- Lighting Diverter
Woven Wire Fence
- Stretcher Bar
- Gripple Tensioners
- Crimp Tool
- Stretcher Bar Puller
- Gripple T-Clips
- Wire Cutters
- Wire Bending Tool
- Crimps
- Gripple Torque Tool
- Wire Twister
- Staples
Temporary Fence/Rotational Grazing
- Jobe Valve Floats
- Gate Handles
- Cotter Pins
- Twine/Rope/Tape
- Step-In Posts
- Fiberglass Rods
- Drive Caps
- Reels
- Replacement Bobbins
- Twist-Tight Tensioner
- Splice Buckles
- Two-Bolt Clamps
- Insulators
- Spring Gates
- Underground Wire
- Jumpers/Leads
- Split Bolts
- Voltmeter
Electric Net Fence
- Replacement Posts
- Repair Kits
- Energizer
- Voltmeter
- Jumpers
- Ground Rods
- Ground Rod Clamps
- Replacement Feet
After you order your repair supplies, make sure to keep accurate records of what repairs were done and the voltage reading of your fence line. This will allow for a quicker diagnosis next time you check your fence. Often, fence repairs and voltage readings are neglected from records. With a million other things to keep track of, the task of writing down more information may seem like an unnecessary book. Simply keep a notebook close to your energizer and keep notes. We promise this will help when you are trying to figure out when you ordered those spring gates you really like, and what model they are, or if you are unsure if you have lost voltage on that back patch of fence. Knowing what your fence reads when it is in perfect working condition allows for a quick diagnosis of a simple repair or a complete overhaul.
Now is also the perfect time to test and evaluate your energizer before spring grazing begins. If your energizer is under-performing, send it in for a tune up. Most energizers have a warranty. Give us a call to find out if your energizer does.
Having a strong, functioning electric fence is the key to happy neighbors and livestock. By keeping your critters in their proper place, you can prevent damage to crops or lawns as well as keep your investment safe from traffic or predators. If you need help getting your fence ready for spring, give our product specialists a call. We are always happy to help.
