Electric Fences & Fencing Gauteng - Johannesburg | Pretoria

Austen Security Centres Supplies and install Electric Fencing in Pretoria and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Austen Security Systems supply the following types of Electric Fences:

 

Free standing electric fences - Electric fences with 18 or more strands of steel wire.

Wall top electric fences - Electric Fencing on existing walls or steel fencing

A good quality electric fence installtion has the following characteristics:

- The structure of the fence must be of high quality material and strong enough to keep intruders out. Electric current on the electric fence must be high enough to keep intruders out carrying a high voltage, low amperage charge, delivered in short pulses. Electric fences are designed to cause pain or fear in an animal or other intruders but not to cause injury or death.

- The alarm system of the electric fence must be sensitive enough to activate the alarm when the electric fence is touched or tampered with.

- The Electric fence system should be linked with armed response or some sort of control centre to ensure an early warning system is in place when something goes wrong with the electric fence or when intruders try to force their way through the fence or gate

Energizers

An electrical device called a charger or energizer pushes and regulates power through the wires of the fence. Chargers that plug into household current (AC) also convert this current to voltage in direct current (DC). These devices that works to keep animals in, also works to keep intruders out!

Energizers of high standard and quality are used by Austen Security Systems on all electric fences.

Energizers which comply with standards set by government (not exceeding 10 000 volts) are used on Electric Fences in Pretoria and Johannesburg, installed by Austen Security Systems. Austen Security Systems- Pretoria - Electric Fenses you can rely on.

Austen Security Systems normally use the following Energizers :

Gladiator Pro Series 4 Joule

Magnum 4 Joule

Magnum 8 Joule Austen

Security Systems comply to a system of easy changeable modular parts on energizers of all electric fencing in Pretoria and Johannesburg South Africa.

Wall top electric fences:

At least five wire strands are used on wall top electric fences and gates are electrified with electric wire on top complying with the quality and standards for the Pretoria area.

Austen Security Systems in Pretoria is proud of their Electric fence installations. Note that only the wire on top of the gate is electrified.

Austen Security Systems use braided steel wire instead of stainless steel because of the lower resistance. Brackets are placed in such a way that intruders can not get over the fence. The wires of the fence carry the electrical charge.

Only the wire on top of the gate is electrified to ensure proper handling and maintenance of electrified security gates and electric fences.

Free Standing Electric Fences

Free standing fences are used at factories, farms, small holdings ( plots ) and high security premises in Pretoria South Africa. Free standing Fences of 1800 mm (18 strand) or 2100 mm (21 strand) are normally used by Austen Security Systems.

Austen Security Systems prefer to use energizers not sensitive to lightning. After many years of experience we developed special ways of installing poles and stays in clay, sand and various types of soil.

Access control for farms , small holdings and security sites Austen Security Systems make use of an electric fence around the main buildings and install a gate with a gate motor as well as an intercom to control access.

Maintaining your Electric Fence

Electric fences should be left on whenever possible. It is very easy to shut off the power when inside the fenced enclosure, however, unless you are absolutely certain there are no intruders anywhere near, it is advised to always leave the fence ON. If a intruder visits your property while the fence is turned OFF, the intruder will learn that the fence is not always something to be feared.

Test the current on a regular basis! Drought or other factors may reduce soil moisture, decreasing its grounding efficiency.

Batteries must be charged adequately to provide needed current. Remove grass and branches or blowing trash that may drain the current.

It is very important that the fence doesn't "ground out" due to excessive vegetation or trash on the fence wires.

The layered Security Approach

The best security system is a layered system comprising of various components mentioned above and through our service & product ranges

You're in good hands with Austen Security as we have 75 years experience in the security business, no other company can say the same in the South African market place. We look forward to becoming your security partner!   Request a Quote *Name: *Surname: *Cell: *Email: *Town: Nearest Town Gauteng - Centurion Gauteng - Johannesburg Gauteng - Pretoria East Gauteng - Pretoria North