Essential Pet Heavy Duty Wire is a 500-foot roll of 14-gauge solid-core copper fence wire designed for durable, in-ground pet containment. Built to endure rocky terrain and cold climates, it’s compatible with a wide range of leading in-ground fence systems.
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Length: 500 feet per roll
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Gauge & Core: 14-gauge solid-core copper wire for strength and reliability
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Coating: HMWPE coating provides protection against sun exposure and water, helping the wire endure outdoor conditions
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RoHS Compliance: RoHS compliant
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Grade: Heavy Duty Grade wire designed to withstand harsh outdoor conditions, including freezing temperatures, sun exposure, ground movement, and water exposure
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Usage: Burial-rated wire suitable for replacing sections or wiring a new yard
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Coverage: Encloses up to 1/3 acre per 500-foot roll
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Compatibility: Compatible with major in-ground fence brands (PetSafe®, SportDOG®, Innotek®, Invisible Fence® Brand, Dog Watch®, Contain Your Pet®, Dog Guard®, Perimeter® Brand, DogTek®, Dogtra®, Guardian®, Havahart®, and more)
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Grade options: Factory Grade Wire vs Heavy Duty Grade Wire — Factory Grade Wire is the wire included in self-install kits, is medium quality and lighter, and its vinyl coating can crack over time, exposing copper and reducing longevity. Heavy Duty Grade Wire offers superior resistance to freezing conditions, sun exposure, ground movement, water exposure, and general wear, delivering longer-lasting performance and potential long-term savings.
The Essential Pet Heavy Duty Wire is a burial-rated solution designed to replace sections or wire a new yard, with long-term durability in challenging outdoor environments. Its copper composition and protective coating work together to support reliable, low-maintenance pet containment across varying conditions.
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Factory Grade Wire
This is the wire included in all self-install kits. Regardless of gauge, this wire is of medium quality, lighter weight and keeps shipping and initial costs down. This wire will work but does not hold up to the elements as well as a professional grade wire. The vinyl wire coating is prone to cracks and over time exposes the copper leaving the wire susceptible to damage. This can cause issues that impact the functionality of your dog fence system. Since finding, digging up, and repairing wire breaks can be a tedious job at best, many people prefer to upgrade to a pro-grade wire from the start.
Heavy Duty Grade Wire
The initial cost of heavy duty grade wire is a bit more than manufacturer grade wire. However, there are many benefits to choosing heavy duty wire for your dog fence. Heavy Duty grade dog fence wire holds up better to freezing conditions, sunlight exposure, contraction and expansion of the ground, water exposure and general wear and tear. The long term savings in time and replacement if you are planning on staying in your home for at least a year or more, makes the heavier duty wire a much better investment.
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| Acres |
Feet of Wire |
| 1/3 |
500 |
| 1/2 |
700 |
| 1 |
1000 |
| 2 |
1400 |
| 3 |
1700 |
| 4 |
2000 |
| 5 |
2200 |
| 6 |
2400 |
| 7 |
2600 |
| 8 |
2800 |
| 9 |
3000 |
| 10 |
3200 |
| 12 |
3500 |
| 14 |
3700 |
| 16 |
4000 |
| 18 |
4200 |
| 20 |
4500 |
| 25 |
5000 |