Stafix electric security fence systems are manufactured and installed in accordance with the highest possible international standards. The technology is inherently reliable, tolerating a wide variety of environmental conditions without compromising its unique ability to deter and detect intruders. They should deliver years of trouble free service.

The main enemy of electric security fencing is neglect.

In spite of using materials with exceptional UV resistance and the beneficial effect of in-built features such as Dynamic Voltage Monitoring, electric security fences will gradually deteriorate over time if totally neglected. Corrosion, abrasion, weed growth, climatic extremes, and insect, animal , or human impact all combine to progressively reduce performance and therefore the effectiveness of the security system.

To maintain the effectiveness of an electric security fence regular service and maintenance is required.

The frequency and extent of the servicing is very much dependent on local conditions and the security risk. One would expect a high security military installation in hot and wet equatorial countries such as Singapore and Malaysia to require much more frequent servicing than the same fence located in the temperate environment of Western Europe for example. However there is no firm and fixed rule ; other conditions could just as easily reverse the above example.

The Intruder Alarm installers have long recognised the need for servicing their systems and offer contracts varying from annual maintenance for domestic alarms through to monthly servicing of high security systems. Copying the frequency of the Intruder Alarm service regime is a good idea given that the fence is often interfaced with the alarm system, and that customers are already conditioned to such routine servicing.

It may also be appropriate to offer a ‘system’ service contract similar to that for intruder alarms where the inspection and maintenance is limited to the equipment installed. Such contracts are appropriate where the business ‘housekeeping’ of a customer is clearly diligent. As that is not always the case it may be prudent to offer a more comprehensive service that includes some basic ground maintenance in the vicinity of the security fence.