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 - Tape-Rope-Twine-Wire
IntelliBraid®, 660 ft. roll
Item #256710 -6.0mm conductor for electric fences. Black/white color combination is easy for humans and livestock to see.
$106.00 -
Conductors - Tape-Rope-Twine-Wire
EnduraSoft® 6.0, 660 ft roll
Item #256500 -For permanent electrified fences. Made of polyester so it’s soft to the touch. Very good conductivity (50Ω/1000 ft) so it’s suited for any length of fence line and nearly all energizers.
$93.50 -
Conductors - Tape-Rope-Twine-Wire
IntelliRope® PE 4.5, 660 ft roll
Item #245100 -Excellent for both permanent and portable situations because PE filaments resist wear and abrasion. Excellent built-in elasticity. This 4.5mm version is less weight, lower cost and better for short-term fences.
$37.50 -
Conductors - Tape-Rope-Twine-Wire
IntelliRope® PE 6.0, 660 ft. roll
Item #256900 -Rope fence for both permanent and portable situations because polyethylene filaments resist wear and abrasion. Use for horses, cattle, sheep and goats.
$57.00 -
Conductors - Tape-Rope-Twine-Wire
IntelliTwine™ 2.25, 660 ft. roll
Item #253500 -Electric fence conductor for temporary fences. Lightweight and easy to move throughout the field.
$20.50 -
Conductors - Tape-Rope-Twine-Wire
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.
$35.00
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Insulators
TuffRing II Insulator, white
Item #380705 -Secure wood post insulator suited for starting and ending a fence line.
$0.65 -
Insulators
HD T Post Offset Insulator, white
Item #390600 -For attaching and insulating low-tension or high-tension conductors to an in-line steel T post.
$1.13 -
Insulators
HD Wood Post Offset, white
Item #390700 -Durable offset insulator used for attaching and insulating low-tension or high-tension conductors to wood line posts.
$1.07 -
Insulators
XL Ring Offset Insulator
Item #390500 -6" offset insulator for attaching low-tension fences to wood line posts.
$1.02 -
Insulators
SplitBall Offset Insulator
Item #390300 -7" offset insulator for attaching low-tension fences to wood line posts. For rope, twine and tape.
$1.19 -
Insulators
SplitBall Screw-In Insulator, black
Item #380600 -For attaching low-tension conductors to wood line posts. Allows easy entry of "wire" but prevents escape.
$0.79 -
Insulators
PigTail Offset, nail-in, white
Item #391600 -Use this 11" (suspends conductors 9" from the post) offset insulator for attaching conductors on wood line posts.
$2.25 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Ground Rod, Galvanized, 6 ft
Item #151000 -Complete the circuit of your electric fence with galvanized grounds. No corrosion unlike copper rods.
$19.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Clamp—for Ground Rod
Item #151800 -Simple hose clamp firmly holds negative leads from the energizer to the ground rod.
$1.55 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
P Spring
Item #255010 -Used to keep rope fences at desired tension. Install a P Spring every 1320 ft.
$3.15 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
RopeLink 2.6 (for 6 mm 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
Warning Sign
Item #346000 -Attaches to an electric fence for netting to warn people that the fence is electrified.
$0.98
