Rope or Tape Fences
Instructions/Diagrams
Installation Instructions Consists of 1 or 2 strands of electrified rope (IntelliRope® PE 4.5, IntelliRope® PE 6.0) or IntelliTape™ stretched hand-tight between small-diameter wood, steel or large fiberglass posts (usually hand-driven). Line posts are either FiberTuff or Step-In FiberRods with added clips.
Common Uses
- To separate horses from each other.
- To fence horses out of hazards.
- To make horses easier to catch by limiting their pasture size to a few days' grazing.
- To reduce under and overgrazing (for which horses are rightly infamous).
Cost: as low as 20¢ per ft
The cost for this fence is driven by type and number of strands used and choice of energizer. The cost per ft for line posts is the same for any number of strands.
Other Notes
- Horses must see a fence to be able to avoid it. Our best conductors have contrasting black/white colors to ensure that they "stand out" visually against all backgrounds.
- Conductivity matters. Ropes and tapes that are poor conductors provide a strong shock near the energizer and a weak shock at the far end of the fence.
- Good conductors provide a uniform shock and allow the use of smaller energizers (less cost and risk).
- Must always be properly energized.
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How To Install
- Insert T Posts at ends and corners.
- Attach rope or tape to the end post insulator with a RopeLink or Rope Connector.
- Walk along fence with reel and line posts in hand. Allow rope or tape to unroll as you walk.
- Every 25 ft, push in a line post. Clip the rope or tape in place with a line post insulator. At the far end attach reel and tension rope or tape.
- Attach energizer. Turn it on. Check fence for voltage. 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.
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
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 4.5, 1320 ft roll
Item #245200 -4.5mm (3/16") electrifiable rope for permanent or rotational grazing fences. Tinned copper filaments for high conductivity (50 Ω per 1000 ft).
$80.00 -
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
IntelliRope® PE 6.0, 1320 ft. roll
Item #256910 -6mm (1/4") dia. electrifiable rope for permanent or temporary fences. Polyethylene filaments resist wear and abrasion. An effective anti-deer conductor.
$118.00 -
Conductors - Rope-Twine-Wire-Tape
IntelliTape™, 330 ft. roll
Item #257010 -A 1/2" wide electric fence conductor whose visibility is ideal for horses and other large, fast moving livestock.
$18.00 -
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 -
Conductors - Rope-Twine-Wire-Tape
IntelliTape™, 1320 ft. roll
Item #257040 -A 1/2" wide electric fence conductor whose visibility is ideal for horses and other large, fast moving livestock.
$72.00
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Handling Equipment
Galvanized Steel T Post, 6 ft
Item #327600 -Thick galvanized coating protects posts from the elements. Excellent supports for portable, permanent and high-tensile fence systems.
$24.50 -
Posts and Accessories
Step-In FiberRods, 4 ft
Item #321844 -A 3/8" dia. fiberglass fence post well-suited for rotational grazing. Features a protective polyester veil for longer life and less splintering.
$4.00 -
Posts and Accessories
PowerPost™, gray, 48 in., (9 clips)
Item #320830 -Temporary plastic electric fence posts with a steel spike to pierce hard soils. Holds multiple styles of fence conductors.
$5.50 -
Posts and Accessories
Multiwire Step-in Plastic Posts, 36" tall
Item #320606 -36" tall plastic fence post with step-in foot for containing livestock on pasture. 12 built-in clips for low-tension electric fence conductors.
$4.20
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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.
$22.00 -
Handling Equipment
Ground Rod and/or Connecting Pin, 3'
Item #151200 -Effectively ground energizers or firmly secure handling equipment. Galvanized pin is resilient to rust and wear.
$11.00 -
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
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!
$38.00 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Double Insulated Wire, 25'
Item #164105 -Electric fence wire with thick layers of insulating for transporting high voltage pulses from the energizer to the fence line.
$11.00 -
Fencing
Warning Sign
Item #346000 -Let passersby know that your fences are electrified with this easy-to-read electric fence warning sign.
$2.50 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
PowerLink™ 4.0, 30" long
Item #335500 -Make instant, in-field connections between electric fences without turning off the energizer. Simple to use and effective.
$5.50 -
Insulators
T Post Safety Cap, each
Item #381010 -White plastic cap that sits atop steel t posts to prevent damage to scratching livestock.
$0.44 -
Insulators
PI 21n Notched Terminal Insulator, each
Item #369200 -For insulating low-tension electric fences at corner and end posts and around trees.
$1.25 -
Insulators
PI 21 Terminal Insulator, each
Item #369100 -Reliable electric fence insulator for wood/steel posts and trees at the ends, corners or curves of semi-permanent and temporary fences.
$0.75 -
Insulators
SnapOn Harp Clip, 3/8", each
Item #325310 -For attaching conductors at desired height on 3/8" fiberglass posts. Design allows conductors in but prevents their escape.
$0.40 -
Insulators
FiberTuff Clip (single), each
Item #208800 -Fits 19mm FiberTuff™ posts. Use clips to secure rope, tape, and twine conductors in multi-strand electric fence applications.
$0.35 -
Wind-up Systems and Accessories
Strainrite 3:1 Geared Reel
Item #237331 -Geared conductor reel for portable electric fence and rotational grazing. Spins 3 times for every turn of the handle.
$61.00 -
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.
$0.85 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
RopeLink 2.45 (for 4.5mm rope)
Item #256220 -For splicing or terminating 4.5mm and 6.0mm fence conductors. A fast, yet secure connection.
$0.85 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Rope Connector 1.0
Item #256200 -An effective electrical connection for 6mm (1/4") electric fence rope conductors.
$2.75
Precautions
Electric fence is a pain barrier, not a physical barrier. A common mistake is not electrifying it. Animals may escape or become entangled (and may die). On a % basis, entanglement is very rare, but it can and does occur. If animals are scared or starved it will not keep them in. The first time you put the animals in the net, you should be available to watch them for a while. That way if one were to get into the fence and get caught, you can turn the power off and get them loose.
Warning! Due to risk of fire, do NOT use continuous output energizers with electric netting or electro-plastic conductors such as rope, twine or tape. Use only with a low or wide impedance intermittent pulse energizer. (Fi-Shock™ brand energizers which are sold as low impedance, continuous current output should NOT be used with electric netting.) All energizers sold on Premier’s website use an intermittent pulse and are suitable for use with electric netting.
Dry conditions and wintertime usage may reduce the effectiveness of electric fencing. Ice and heavy snow can flatten netting and thereby damage it.
Dry or frozen ground may cause post spikes to bend or break if inserted with force. Pilot holes may be needed. We recommend using drivable or single spike posts in hard soils. Double spike posts provide more stability when the ground is soft.