PermaNet® Plus 12/48/3 Electric Netting
Product Details
Electrifiable perimeter fence for chicken yards or to protect gardens from small varmints and deer. For use in all seasons. Recommended for locations where the fence will not be moved often or very far. 48" tall.
Each roll is a complete fence with the posts already built into the conductive mesh. PermaNet has thicker posts with longer ground spikes than other nets. And its posts are spaced every 6'8" to reduce sag. Stronger posts withstand the effects of wind, rain, ice and snow much better than standard netting.
You will need a fence energizer to electrify the net.
New to electric fence? Premier’s Starter Kits may be a good choice. They include netting, extra support posts, a solar fence energizer, ground stake and a digital tester.
Which PermaNet® is right for you?
We offer many fences to fit your situation, including complete kits, different lengths, multiple colors and line posts with single or double spikes. Visit this link to compare all PermaNet options.
Fencing FAQs 
Benefits
No extra gates needed. Just turn off the energizer and pull the first post to create an opening. For added convenience, a PoultryNet® Gate can be used to provide easy access without the need to turn the energizer off.
Common Uses
- Contain and control the movement of chickens, ducks and other poultry for a month or more at a time.
- To prevent raccoons, foxes, opossums, coyotes, bears, dogs, skunks and other ground-based predators from attacking and killing poultry.
- As a perimeter fence to exclude small critters and deer from gardens, fruit orchards, sweet corn and tree plantings.
- For backyard, boundary or subdivision fences that will be moved infrequently.
- Can be used to contain and control livestock other than poultry, such as sheep, goats, cattle and guard dogs.
Specs
| PermaNet® Plus 12/48/3 | |
|---|---|
| Height | 48" installed |
| Horizontal Strands | 12 (11 conductive) |
| Vertical Strands | Plastic strings, spaced every 3" |
| Roll Length | 25', 50' or 100' |
| Color | White/Black or Green/Black |
| Premium Superconductor | ✔ |
| Electrical Resistance | 35 Ω/per 1000' |
| Line Post Options | Single Spike (SS) Double Spike (DS) |
| Line Post Material | White or Green PVC, 0.75" diameter |
| Spike Length/Diameter | 8"/0.31" (SS) 7"/0.31" (DS) |
| Distance Between Posts | 6'8" |
| Horizontal Spacings | 2", 2", 2", 2", 4", 4", 4", 6", 6", 8", 8" (from bottom to top) |
| Cost | $2.19-4.26 per foot |
Each roll comes with 1 Warning Sign and 1 Repair Kit.
Installation
We suggest installing PermaNet with two people. Why? Because of its extra weight and longer posts. It can be handled, installed and removed by one person, but having another person on each end of the posts doubles the productivity and makes it easier for both.
Pushing or stepping posts into the soil is still a one-person task. And so is pulling the posts out of the soil. But these tasks take more effort because the spikes are both larger and longer. (After all, it doesn’t work to have a strong, well-supported post without large and long spikes.)
Note: Weeds must be controlled for PermaNet to remain effective. Either move and mow as needed during the growing season, or spray herbicide (see photos above) along the bottom strand of the net. If you can’t do this, PermaNet may not be the right net for you.
See PDFs and videos above for additional installation instructions.
Precautions
Electric fence is a pain barrier, not a physical barrier. A common mistake is not electrifying it. Animals may escape or become entangled (and may die). On a % basis, entanglement is very rare, but it can and does occur. If animals are scared or starved it will not keep them in. The first time you put the animals in the net, you should be available to watch them for a while. That way if one were to get into the fence and get caught, you can turn the power off and get them loose.
Even though PermaNet is sturdier than other nets, extra posts may still be needed to keep the lower “hot” strands off of the ground. Weeds must be controlled for the fence to remain effective. Either move and mow as needed during the growing season, or spray herbicide along the bottom strand to kill the vegetation. If you can’t do this, PermaNet may not be the right fence for you.
Warning! Due to risk of fire, do NOT use continuous output energizers with electric netting or electro-plastic conductors such as rope, twine or tape. Use only with a low or wide impedance intermittent pulse energizer. (Fi-Shock™ brand energizers which are sold as low impedance, continuous current output should NOT be used with electric netting.) All energizers sold on Premier’s website use an intermittent pulse and are suitable for use with electric netting.
Dry conditions and wintertime usage may reduce the effectiveness of electric fencing. Ice and heavy snow can flatten netting and thereby damage it.
Dry or frozen ground may cause post spikes to bend or break if inserted with force. Pilot holes may be needed. We recommend using drivable or single spike posts in hard soils. Double spike posts provide more stability when the ground is soft.
Troubleshooting
With PermaNet, the bottom hot wire can slip off of the plastic portion of the end posts onto the metal spikes. This will cause a dead short and no energy will be on the fence. Unhook the energizer and slide the hot wire back onto the post. Reconnect the energizer to the net and test.
Warranty
Listed below are recommended optional components. Your particular situation may require alternative recommendations. Please call and talk to our fence consultants if there are any questions at 800-282-6631.
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Posts and Accessories
FiberTuff™ Post, 48" tall, 22mm dia
Item #208055 -Fiberglass-reinforced support posts for ends, corners and major directional changes. Commonly used with electrified net fences.
$5.50 -
Posts and Accessories
SagStopper, fits 48" tall nets, each
Item #321822 -Lightweight fiberglass struts with slotted ends. Provides vertical tension for electric net fences and helps to reduce voltage loss.
$2.00 -
Energizer Kits
SolarStop™ 80 Fence Energizer
Item #113610 -Solar powered 0.8 output joule energizer for electric fences. Used to contain sheep, goats, poultry, swine, cattle and horses. Effective against predators.
$304.00 -
Energizer Kits
PrimaShock® 4 Energizer
Item #113001 -A budget-friendly 4 joule output electric fence charger. Use as a plug-in energizer (AC) or as a battery energizer (DC).
$159.00 -
Energizer Kits
HotShock 5 (Battery) Energizer Kit
Item #1120053 -A 110V AC or 12V DC electric fence energizer used to contain poultry, cattle, sheep, goats, horses and guard dogs. Effective against predators.
$143.00 -
Energizer Kits
Kube 4000 (Plug-In) Energizer Kit
Item #115111 -An economic 110V wide-impedance electric fence energizer kit used for medium length fences.
$240.30 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
PowerLink™ 4.0, 30" long
Item #335500 -Make instant, in-field connections between electric fences without turning off the energizer. Simple to use and effective.
$5.50 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Fence & Battery Digital Tester
Item #200010 -All-in-one fence tester checks the voltage of energizers, fences and 12V batteries. Simplify electric fence troubleshooting with one device!
$38.00 -
Fencing
Warning Sign
Item #346000 -Let passersby know that your fences are electrified with this easy-to-read electric fence warning sign.
$2.50 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Litzclip® Repair Set, 3mm (4) 2-way, (2) 3-way & (2) 4-way
Item #200008 -Repair electric net fences simply, quickly and securely. No tools required! For electric netting and other 3mm conductors.
$9.75 -
Gates
PoultryNet Gate (4 ft x 48" tall), black/white with black posts
Item #340605 -Provides easy access in/out of netting enclosures without the need to turn off the fence energizer. Same electrified mesh as 48" tall PoultryNet®.
$60.00 -
Gates
EasyGate for Electric Net Fences, 37"W x 50"H, white/black
Item #340606 -An electrifiable walk-through gate for electric fences. Rigid design allows easy in (and out) of a netting enclosure.
$74.25
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Fence Connectors and Accessories
Repair Kit for Bear QuikFence, ElectroFence & Plus, ElectroNet (DP), ElectroStop (DP), PermaNet, Plus & Pro, PoultryNet (DP) & VersaNet 60
Item #201730 -A handy repair kit that includes all of the essentials to patch tears and holes in electric net fences.
$2.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Brass Ferrules for Netting
Item #200500 -Tie broken electric fence conductors together and crush one of these ferrules over the knot to secure the connection.
$0.16 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Replacement - Electrical clip for netting
Item #200900 -Stainless steel clip for connecting two rolls of netting.Combines all the horizontals on any electrified netting together electrically.
$0.25 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Replacement Top Cap for .75" dia (19mm) net posts
Item #206502 -Replacement top cap for .75" and 19mm diameter electric netting fence posts.
$0.21 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Replacement Cord Retainer for .75" (19mm) net posts
Item #206503 -Replacement clip designed for the steel spikes on posts.
$0.20 -
Posts and Accessories
NetPost 19/48/SS, white
Item #206501 -19mm (0.60") diameter replacement PVC posts for Premier’s electric netting. Available in multiple heights, colors, and post spike options.
$3.60 -
Posts and Accessories
NetPost 19/48/SS, green
Item #206504 -19mm (0.60") diameter replacement PVC posts for Premier’s electric netting. Available in multiple heights, colors, and post spike options.
$3.60 -
Posts and Accessories
NetPost 19/48/DS, green
Item #206505 -19mm (0.60") diameter replacement PVC posts for Premier’s electric netting. Available in multiple heights, colors, and post spike options.
$3.80 -
Posts and Accessories
NetPost 19/48/DS, white
Item #207046 -19mm (0.60") diameter replacement PVC posts for Premier’s electric netting. Available in multiple heights, colors, and post spike options.
$3.80
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Kenneth S from North Carolina
I purchased this item as a gift for my daughter who is involved in poultry raising. She is delighted with it.
Tia M from Tennessee
Excellent product. Ordered one almost a year ago and loved it so much I ordered another one. After I ordered it, it arrived within 2-3 days. I was shocked at how fast it arrived. I will definitely order from them again.
Darrin from Washington
We purchased this fencing for our 450 chickens and we are very happy with the quality and how easy it was to install. We expected it to be much more difficult to install but we were able to put up a gate and 100 feet of fence within 30 minutes. No tools were needed either and my husband was able to do it by himself with just my guidance lol
Scott D from New York
I've so far purchased 4 sections of PermaNet. I started with 1 section back in june and then purchased a 2nd in July. They have performed wonderfully. I do recommend the double spike as it makes for an easier install in my opinion and a more stable fence. I have had no issues when my chickens are in the fence they remain safe and protected. After a dog attack back in June they Know that as well. I had been letting them free range the yard outside of the fence and last week I suffered losses to a good size Red Fox. Upon attacking the rest of the flock immediately went back into their fenced in yard all on their own. The energizer was off and the gate was open but I do believe it detered the fox from taking any more chickens. I found it odd they were back in their yard during their free range time. I was right on time to discover why immediately closed the gate and energized the fence. The fox skirted around the fencing not touching it so I think he may have tried before to get them and was privy to the shock. So they all went back into lock down and I added two more sections of PermaNet this week. The addition has made the chickens much happier being able to range at least a portion of the yard and It gives me peace of mind they are safe. I will definitely be adding more sections until I can give them the majority of the yard back to range. Additionally I'd like to say the energizer I'm using has performed wonderfully (Intellishock 20), it says I can go up to 10 sections of Poultry netting. I don't think I will need that many but you never know. I actually wonder if the energizer could do more sections of PermaNet as the when it said 10 sections it specifically said Poultry Netting and Premier 1's Poultry Netting is 160' in length while the PermaNet is 100' in length. When I tested the fence from 1 to 2 to 4 panels it all still hit at max voltage on the tester. Very Pleased with this product. Shout Out to the Stoney Ridge Farmer: Josh gave a tip in one of his Youtube videos of how to get rid of fence sag and man its so simple and it works like a charm. Just wrap the sagging portion around the nearest post. Even my worst sags were eliminated doing this. A wrap on the post on one side and a wrap on the other side if really severe and the fence looks wonderful no saggy sections. That is saying something because the area I have fenced in is very hilly terrain. Be sure to check out the Stoney Ridge Farmer he has Awesome content!
Susan S from North Carolina
Couldn’t believe how strong this fence was!
