The Zareba 250 ft 17 Gauge Aluminum Wire is an ideal, all-purpose wire for your electric fence. Rust-proof and lightweight, this wire will last the lifetime of the fence and can be used with plastic or ceramic insulators. A breaking load of 90 lb and tensile strength of 38,000 psi is suitable for containing larger animals such as cattle and horses.The lightweight and pliable nature of this 17-gauge wire makes handling and splicing the wire easy. The built-in spool spins freely when in your hands, making installation quick and simple!
Aluminum wire conducts electricity 4 times better than steel
Rust-proof wire increases the life of your fence
90-pound breaking load provides a strong and durable fence wire
Tensile strength of 38,000 psi
Best used with plastic or ceramic insulators on any style of fence post
Q:Will this withstand temperatures 2000 degrees and higher?
by|Dec 12, 2020
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A:Â We do not have testing information available for using the product under these conditions and do not recommend it.
by|Dec 14, 2020
A:Â No. This wire is aluminum and the melting point of aluminum is 1,221F.
by|Dec 16, 2020
Q:I am trying to keep neighbor dogs out of my garden until I can get a better fence installed. Woul...
by|Jun 18, 2020
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A:Â It may but I've seen dogs that'll get shocked and keep going. Suggest using 3 wire perimeter with a center wire and earth ground. Or durring warm weather a motion activated water sprayer does well.
by|Dec 4, 2020
A:Â Yes it would. All you need is an energizer, grounding rod, posts, and connection wires to complete the system. My system works great keeping deer out of my garden. Tested the fence my self and was surprised by the strong charge.
by|Jun 19, 2020
A:Â Yes, this wire is ideal for electric fencing.
by|Jun 21, 2020
Q:Can this wire be used for crafts, like making bracelets and necklaces?
by|Feb 23, 2020
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A:Â I wouldn't use this aluminum for crafts. The wire discolors and rubs off on everything.
by|Feb 24, 2020
A:Â I would say you can use it for crafts. But I wouldn't use it for jewelry! It is aluminum (Al) not silver (Ag).
by|Feb 26, 2020
A:Â We do not have any testing information for using this wire for crafting.
by|Feb 24, 2020
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Apr 5, 2023
The wire worked great, good Quality !...
The wire worked great, good Quality !
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Mar 1, 2023
Good enough
Worked great for my electric fence ground wire.
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Sep 15, 2022
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Sep 8, 2022
Its to light and doesn't work for me...
Its to light and doesn't work for me
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Sep 8, 2022
I will never shop at Home Depot again because they...
I will never shop at Home Depot again because they would not accept cash. Totally unacceptable.
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Jun 27, 2022
Wire was easy to work and won’t rust in outdoors...
Wire was easy to work and won’t rust in outdoors usauge
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Apr 13, 2022
Great product, was what I was wanting. Pretty durable but...
Great product, was what I was wanting. Pretty durable but not super hard to twist
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Dec 23, 2021
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Oct 23, 2021
It works perfect I was looking for an economical replacement...
It works perfect I was looking for an economical replacement for bonsai wire this will do quite nicely and I won’t feel bad if I cut a piece too short and can’t use it
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150 ft. 15-Gauge Aluminum Wire
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Yellow Corner Donut Insulator (10 Per Bag)
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