How to Bury Underground Fence Wire
- 1). Determine the path the underground fence wire should follow around the property. Mark the path with white spray paint to make it easier to follow.
- 2). Dig a trench with a pick axe along the marked path; the trench should be 3 to 5 inches wide at the top and narrow to a V point at the bottom. The trench should be at least 3 inches deep. Dig the trench for a distance of 1 yard to begin.
- 3). Stretch the underground wire from the transformer to the start of the trench. Place the underground fence wire in the trench and use a shovel to cover the wire with dirt.
- 4). Repeat the process, digging 1 yard at a time, then stopping to bury cable.
- 5). Work your way along the entire length of the underground fence wire until all of the wire is buried.
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