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 Kit
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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Glena I from Delaware
I just added a third PermaNet Plus with double spike to our chicken enclosure. We have sandy soil and no rocks. The fences remain stable in rainy and stormy weather. Our fences are used year around because of our generally mild winter weather. I am very pleased with durability and dependability of the fences. We have not lost any chickens to predators since beginning with chickens and Premier 1 fences over 4 years ago.
Audrey B from Manitoba, Canada
Received the fence quickly and it is working great! Keeps those nasty raccoons out of my sweet corn.
Robert L from Ohio
Excellent quality; will be buying more.
Lavona P from Illinois
Premier’s netting fences are great! I have 400ft. They’re durable and work well. I use this fence for my chickens and my dogs. On a couple of occasions something, probably deer, have experienced the zap and did not manage to make entry into the fence but clearly did not like it, and perhaps got tangled a little. Very little damage done to the fence. It comes with a repair kit but I have not had to use it yet. My oldest length of fence is probably at least 5 years old and still in good condition. It has stopped the raccoons and opossums from killing my flock and eating my chicken feed. I love this fence! I have solar chargers for them. They work well as long as they get a good dose of sun. They can also be plugged in, if needed, for the low sun winter days. I would say the biggest chore with this fence is keeping the grass and weeds down. I either just move the stakes and mow under them, or use some Roundup.
Patti M from Florida
PermaNet Plus (12/48/3) has been our go-to for netting to protect our flock from escaping as well as to deter unwanted “guests”. I always recommend Premier 1 to folks in our poultry community groups because their products are superior to others on the market. Plus Premier’s customer service team is always very patient and helpful!
