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Electric fence for monkey protection
Purpose
Keep out
Electrified strands
5
Top wire height
45 cm
Measured fence voltage target
Confirm on site
Energizer
Size to total fence load
Installation
Advanced · specialist review
Typical starting configuration
Choose a wire layout
Physical mesh + live strands
Illustrative planning estimate. Confirm spacing on site before installation.
Wire layout & construction
| Wire | cm | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Live |
| 2 | 15 | Live |
| 3 | 25 | Live |
| 4 | 35 | Live |
| 5 | 45 | Live |
Behaviour & design
A perimeter is only useful if animals cannot bypass it through branches, roofs or climbable posts. Survey these routes first. Japanese macaque research supports combined physical and electric barriers, not a universal row of wires.
A specialist should detail mesh, insulated offsets and post protection together. No fixed strand count, height or voltage is claimed for Malaysian monkey species here.
Specialist review required before selecting an energizer or buying a kit.
Conductor
Compare smooth fence conductors by resistance per kilometre and breaking strength. Choose visible, suitable polywire for temporary divisions; verify its resistance before long runs. Never electrify barbed wire.
Posts & corners
Set post spacing for terrain, conductor sag and the manufacturer's tension limits. Brace corners and gates; use suitable insulators and lead-out cable. More posts may be needed on uneven ground.
Choose by fence load, not acreage
Energized wire length ≈ perimeter × live strands. PEMALL's existing estimator also considers vegetation. Its Joule band is a preliminary stored-energy estimate, not a guaranteed operating voltage. Conductor resistance, grounding, animal pressure and expansion must be checked against manufacturer load data.
Calculate & find components →Power options
12 V AC adapter / mains input
For sites with nearby grid power. The energizer runs through a compatible 12 V AC adapter from a standard socket; never connect mains directly to the fence wire.
12 V battery
For compatible DC energizers. Plan charging, inspections and spare capacity before the battery runs low.
Solar + battery
For remote farms. Size from actual energizer consumption, shade and cloudy-day autonomy; protect equipment from flooding and theft.
Grounding & daily checks
Follow the energizer manual for earth rods, separation and earth-return wiring. Rain does not guarantee a good earth system. Test the far end and gates with a fence tester, clear tropical growth, and inspect after storms. Correct leakage and grounding before increasing energizer size.
Build a system for my farm
Estimate wire requirements here, then continue into PEMALL's existing product and quotation flow. Specialist applications remain subject to site review.
Plan 3–5 wires, starting with 5. Anti-climb mesh and access routes need specialist review; wire count alone is not a monkey barrier.
Questions before you build
Will five wires stop monkeys?
Not reliably as a universal design. Species, jumping routes and contact with both live and return paths matter. Have the whole boundary assessed.
Can I choose an energizer just from the animal?
No. Two farms with the same animal can have very different wire loads, vegetation, grounding and power needs. Use the planner, then verify the actual fence voltage during commissioning.