SKU : EF-019
Why This Cable Uses Aluminium — and Why That’s a Good Thing
This underground lead-out cable uses a 2.5 mm aluminium core, carefully chosen for its excellent balance of conductivity, durability, and value for money.
Conductivity Matters
When carrying power from your energiser to the fence, conductivity is critical. Here's how the most common conductor materials compare:
Material |
Conductivity (compared to copper) |
Typical Cost |
Copper |
100% |
Very high |
Aluminium |
Around 60% |
Low |
Steel |
Around 10% |
Moderate |
Aluminium conducts electricity over six times better than steel and is much more affordable than copper. It’s an ideal choice for underground electric fence cable, where performance and cost both matter.
Why We Don’t Use Copper or Steel
A Note on Aluminium
Aluminium is softer than steel or copper. It performs well but requires care during installation. When stripping the wire:
Handled properly, aluminium lead-out wire is the best choice for most electric fencing setups — offering reliable performance at a reasonable price.
You should ensure that your lead out wire is equal to or greater in diameter than the total wire component of your electric fence wire.
The lead out wire is designed to run from you electric fence energiser to your earth rod or rods.
We also sell a complete earthing system. Scroll down the page to view the rest of our electric fence equipment.
Jono & Johno offers a 12-month warranty on most products.
We pride ourselves on selling good quality gear and will be fair and prompt in honouring our warranties. If you’re in trouble, we’ll help you out.
The exact warranty coverage depends on two factors:
Minor faults caused by the user
Minor faults caused by the manufacturer
Major faults caused by the manufacturer
Major faults caused by the user
If you need to return your product:
Some products are not covered by warranty, including:
If your product is out of warranty and has failed despite minimal use, contact us. We may assess it on a case-by-case basis. If a manufacturer defect is identified, we aim to be fair in resolving the issue—but this is at our discretion.
SKU | EF-019 | |
Model # | 15mWire | |
Barcode # | 682157256600 | |
Brand | JONO & JOHNO | |
Shipping Weight | 0.6500kg | |
Shipping Width | 0.180m | |
Shipping Height | 0.070m | |
Shipping Length | 0.180m | |
Shipping Cubic | 0.002268000m3 |