can this wire be used above ground on an existing traditional fence to keep the dogs away from it?
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YES, absolutely! I have installed mine on my wooden picket fence and it works fine. The sun will fade the color of the wire, but it hasn't cracked the plastic coating yet on mine. I have area by gate underground so no one will trip over wire. I simply stapled the wire to my fence, but BE CAREFUL not to pierce the wire casing with the staples. FYI if you have your wire near a metal fence or anything metal it may affect the signal. I have an above ground pool and the collars will beep if my dogs walk near it even tho the wire is away from pool on my fence frame. It's like it's power travels from the fence to around the pool metal framework. Hope this info helps. YES, absolutely! I have installed mine on my wooden picket fence and it works fine. The sun will fade the color of the wire, but it hasn't cracked the plastic coating yet on mine. I have area by gate underground so no one will trip over wire. I simply stapled the wire to my fence, but BE CAREFUL not to pierce the wire casing with the staples. FYI if you have your wire near a metal fence or anything metal it may affect the signal. I have an above ground pool and the collars will beep if my dogs walk near it even tho the wire is away from pool on my fence frame. It's like it's power travels... » Read More YES, absolutely! I have installed mine on my wooden picket fence and it works fine. The sun will fade the color of the wire, but it hasn't cracked the plastic coating yet on mine. I have area by gate underground so no one will trip over wire. I simply stapled the wire to my fence, but BE CAREFUL not to pierce the wire casing with the staples. FYI if you have your wire near a metal fence or anything metal it may affect the signal. I have an above ground pool and the collars will beep if my dogs walk near it even tho the wire is away from pool on my fence frame. It's like it's power travels from the fence to around the pool metal framework. Hope this info helps. « Show Less
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Not sure how brittle it will become in the sun. But it should work unless your dog is stubborn like mine and just does not care about the shock. Lol. Good luck.
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Not shure call PetSafe customer service they are very nice and been very helpful .
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Yes it can be above ground. But just a word of caution... If the collars malfunction or battery dies, you may find a break in the line quickly from your dogs!
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Yes. I used these for connecting wire that I used to run an electric dog barrier. They have been exposed to rain and snow with no failure. Highly recommend these connectors.
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You need the PetSafe PIF-300-11 Wireless Pet Containment System designed for 180' diameter (360' circle). The errant dogs will get continuous zaps until they return if you use this one. They won't be so quick to leave using this one, and you should later be able to return to using your present ground fence. The alternative is one of the longer distance systems you can control with a hand held transmitter, and holding down the key when you see them take off.
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Yes. You cannot use a standard surge protector because there would be no place to plug the fence wire into a standard protector. This protector has saved me once in the past year, it protected the fence when we took a direct hit. The surge protector was fried but the system was fine. Petsafe replaced the surge protector free of charge. It sucked paying $30 (now I see it is $21) for this, but I would definitely recommend this device for your system.
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I don't think it would work. The fence would cause the control panel to draw too much current and overheat, in my opinion. I would suggest you get several opinions though. Thanks, Don
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I'm sure there is always a possibility of animals chewing thru the line. However, the coating on this wire is extra thick. I'm very impressed with mine so far.
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I suspect that it would, but I can't be certain. We used it to keep our very large dogs from going under a fence that was a bit too elevated around our corner lot property borders. We needed to close off about 4-5 inches and discourage dogs from being tempted to dig. It worked beautifully. However, since we weren't using this border alone, I couldn't say. How tall is your dog? If you anchor these all the way down, the dog might be able to jump over. If you leave it more elevated, the dog might be able to push it over.
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I think it should we use the petsafe wireless fence so I can't give you a definite answer but I believe it will work
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Yes - but it wouldn't be super secure. It's not a very thick wire. It could easily be cut.
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Think of the twisted wire as an extension cord to you loop (it needs to be buried from you transmitter to the loop.) It is also a free cross zone, so the dogs can walk across it without penalty.
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Yes it could I figure but you would want to make sure their is nothing in the way for the dog and cable to get wrapped around. I hooked one end to my garage and the other to a post that I set into the ground
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I dont know..but it is very cheap wire..if you are thinking of getting this for a large dog..DON"T..unless he is very old and very calm..
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You can add it to a fence. You would have to double up on the pet fence and run a second path back to where it started. Here's the manual. Look at page 10. http://www.petsafe.net/getattachment/e9a1b9a2-f19a-4c2c-a7c3-da71e27b5bed/PRF-3004W-In-Ground-Fence-Manual.pdf
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Yes, this kit can be used to keep the dogs from digging under the fence. The poles included will need to be placed in front of the current fence or plastic insulators may need to be purchased to keep the hot wire from touching the wooden fence.
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I would not use it got this purpose. Didn't work to stop my dog from barking. Use an electric dog fence about a foot inside the perimeter of the fence you have now.
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Would not suggest that. I purchased a heavier outdoor cord from Lowes and burried it under the driveway 3 years ago for a fencer. No problems. Hope this helps... Bill
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No; I have used High Tech pet fence both buried and at the surface of my yard. Works both ways :) Just be sure to secure the wire if you do not bury it. Lawn mowers and kids are good at picking up the wire if it is not buried.