Upgrading Existing Fences
Advantages
- Low cost per ft.
- Quick. No need to buy or install new posts. Can be done in a few hours.
- Simple. Doesn't require a contractor.
- Needs no special tools.
- Energized strands can act as "feeder wires" for temporary cross fences.
Achieved by simply adding a “live” strand of rope (our preference due to its visibility), HT wire or MaxiShock to existing permanent wire fences.
The added “hot” wires keep predators and livestock from leaning on or attempting to pass through or over the existing fence.
The strands are supported by insulators that hold the strand 6"-8" away (offset) from the existing fence.
Offset energized wires also prevent sheep and goats from rubbing fences or attempting to put their heads through fences—which extends fence life and saves animals from injury or death (meaningful for those who have removed a sheep or goat whose head was entrapped by a woven wire fence).
Cost
Cost is driven by the number and type of strands.Points To Consider
- Number of strands. Best to keep them as few as possible to allow animals to graze under them.
- Spacing of insulators. In the inset photo at right, attaching one every other post was all that was necessary.
To Install
Attach an insulator at both end posts and as many insulators as the situation requires to keep the energized strand the same distance away from the existing fence and the soil. Tension rope and MaxiShock hand-tight—and HT wire twice that. Use insulated cable buried underground to cross gateways. It's useful, but not essential, to install switches at end posts.You will need an energizer for this fence. Please refer to the Energizer section to determine your needs or refer to our energizer comparison chart.
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We offer many fences to fit your situation, including different heights and lengths, multiple colors, drivable posts and positive/negative options for dry soils. Questions? Call our fence consultants at
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Conductors - Rope-Twine-Wire-Tape
IntelliBraid®, 660 ft. roll
Item #256710 -6mm (1/4") dia. braided rope conductor for electric fences. Black/white color is easy for humans and livestock to see. Polyester for high UV-resistance.
$113.00 -
Conductors - Rope-Twine-Wire-Tape
EnduraSoft® 6.0, 660 ft roll
Item #256500 -Highly visible polyester electric fence conductor with excellent conductivity over long distances. 6mm (1/4") diameter. 25 years probable life.
$98.00 -
Conductors - Rope-Twine-Wire-Tape
IntelliRope® PE 4.5, 660 ft roll
Item #245100 -4.5mm (3/16") electrifiable rope for permanent or rotational grazing fences. Tinned copper filaments for high conductivity (50 Ω per 1000 ft).
$40.00 -
Conductors - Rope-Twine-Wire-Tape
IntelliRope® PE 6.0, 660 ft. roll
Item #256900 -6mm (1/4") dia. electrifiable rope for permanent or temporary fences. Polyethylene filaments resist wear and abrasion. An effective anti-deer conductor.
$59.00 -
Conductors - Rope-Twine-Wire-Tape
IntelliTwine™ 2.25, 660 ft. roll
Item #253500 -2.25mm (12 gauge/.09" dia.) electric fence conductor for temporary livestock and garden fences. Lightweight and easy to move.
$23.00 -
Conductors - Rope-Twine-Wire-Tape
IntelliTape™, 660 ft. roll
Item #257020 -A 1/2" wide electric fence conductor whose visibility is ideal for horses and other large, fast moving livestock.
$36.00
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Insulators
TuffRing II Insulator, white, each
Item #380705 -Screw-in ring insulator for corners and starting (or ending) a low-tension fence line on a wooden post.
$0.70 -
Insulators
HD T Post Offset Insulator, white, each
Item #390600 -Electric fence insulator that holds low-tension conductors 10" off of steel T posts.
$1.13 -
Insulators
HD Wood Post Offset, white, each
Item #390700 -Durable offset electric fence insulator used for attaching and insulating low-tension or high-tension conductors to wood line posts.
$1.07 -
Insulators
XL Ring Offset Insulator, each
Item #390500 -Offset insulator that holds low-tension insulators fences to wooden electric fence line posts.
$1.04 -
Insulators
SplitBall Offset Insulator, each
Item #390300 -Electric fence splitball insulator holds low-tension conductors 7" off of wood line posts.
$1.35 -
Insulators
SplitBall Screw-In Insulator, black, each
Item #380600 -SplitBall electric fence insulator that holds electric fence conductors to wood fence posts.
$0.79 -
Insulators
PigTail Offset, nail-in, white, each
Item #391600 -Pigtail shaped electric fence insulator holds conductors 9" off of wood fence posts.
$2.65 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Ground Rod, Galvanized, 6'
Item #151000 -Complete the circuit of your electric fence with galvanized grounds. No corrosion unlike copper rods.
$18.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Stainless Steel Clamp
Item #151800 -Stainless steel hose clamp. Firmly holds negative leads from the energizer to the ground rod.
$1.30 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
P Spring
Item #255010 -Used to keep rope fences at desired tension. Install a P Spring every 1320 ft.
$3.10 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
RopeLink 2.6 (for 6mm rope)
Item #256210 -For splicing or terminating 4.5mm and 6.0mm fence conductors. A fast, yet secure connection.
$0.82 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
5 Light Fence Tester
Item #134100 -Easily check electric fence voltage with this simple light-up tester. Measure 2000V-8000V.
$15.00 -
Fencing
Warning Sign
Item #346000 -Let passersby know that your fences are electrified with this easy-to-read electric fence warning sign.
$1.60 -
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!
$24.00