Once you've decided electric fencing is the containment option that best suits your needs, you're ready to plan and install it. We'll walk you through some of the basics here, but we encourage you to tap into the experts at your local Silicon Solar if you have questions.

Putting your basic fence layout on paper first will make installation go more smoothly.

Step 1: Consider the animals you want to contain to determine the proper spacing and number of wires you'll run. Click on the diagrams below for suggested layouts.

Step 2: Determine the length of each run and consider any significant changes in geography on each run.

Step 3: Consider your end and corner brace assembly requirements. A single brace will do at ends and corners for high tensile fences with 6 or fewer wires. 7 or more wires require a double brace.

The Solar Fence Controller can charge 3-5 miles of single strand wire. The angle of the solar panel is adjustable to allow for optimum exposure to the sun and provide uninterrupted operation all day and all night. The energy of the sun charges a 6 volt, 4.5ahr battery. The Solar Fence Controller is rated at 1.3 watts in full sunlight.

This subcategory also includes a Solar car ventilator, which will help keep the temperature in your car under control even on hot summer days, and a Solar Survival Light which will help shine the way even in the most remote locations without worrying about your batteries giving out on you.