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Dog Containment System Wire Guide - How Much Wire Do You Need?

To avoid wire confusion or excessive wire buys, please refer to the table below to determine the length of wire that you will need for your specific area.

Always remember that All Innotek® and PetSafe electronic dog containment system products include a 500 feet of 20 gauge boundary wire. As for the larger yards, this boundary kit includes everything you need to expand the coverage. All kits include 500 feet of 20 gauge wire, 50 marker flags and two wire splices.

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
Use Only Burial Approved Boundary Wire

Keep in mind that the wire you use is Important. Burial approved wires like waterproof Polyurethane Coated wire with solid copper core are more durable and useful.

Should I Use 18-gauge or 20-gauge wire?

Since the systems are designed to used 20-gauge wires, containment system manufacturers recommend using a 20 gauge wire. We ship all of our containment systems with Premium, Heavy-duty, 20 Gauge Wire and if you want an additional 500ft. of 18-Gauge with your system, we offer a WIREUPGRADE option, which can be purchased with any containment system. Please see below to determine the proper gauge of wire for your use. Remember, 18 gauge wire cannot be purchased from your local pet store or pet supply catalog.

Use 20-Gauge if:
» You have smooth, loose soil or clay
» You are laying your wire next to a fence
» Your yard has few trees or vegetation.

Use 18-Gauge if:
» Rocky soil
» You are installing your wire above ground
» Your yard has many trees

 

 
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