Multi-Strand Rope or Tape (up to 3 strands)
Instructions/Diagrams
The trade-off, when compared to netting, is that it's often more complicated and less effective for fewer species.
Most designs consist of up to 3 strands of rope, twine or tape suspended on FiberRods or FiberTuff posts. Note: If the top strand is less than 18" above the soil, stronger posts for corners or ends are usually not necessary.
The strands are unwound, rewound and stored on windup reels.
Common Uses
- Protect gardens and sweet corn from raccoons. Properly energized, just 2 wires will cause 95% of raccoons will leave your sweet corn alone.
- Repel Canada geese along shorelines.
- Deter herons from feeding in fish hatcheries and rearing ponds.
Costs
As low as 14¢ per ft. (Does not include energizer.)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
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
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
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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Energizer Kits
HotShock 5 (Plug-In) Energizer Kit
Item #1120052 -A versatile 110V AC or 12V DC unit which can be used as a plug-in energizer or as a battery energizer. Adapts from one style to the other in a few seconds.
$150.35 -
Energizer Kits
HotShock 5 (Battery) Energizer Kit
Item #1120053 -A 110V AC or 12V DC electric fence energizer used to contain poultry, cattle, sheep, goats, horses and guard dogs. Effective against predators.
$119.80 -
Poultry Supplies
Patriot P5 (Plug-In) Energizer Kit
Item #201975 -Use your 0.5 joule energizer as a plug-in system for electrifying an electric fence.
$153.35 -
Energizer Kits
Patriot P5 (Battery) Energizer Kit
Item #201977 -0.5 joule electric fence energizer with accessories for energizing a fence. Battery will need to be sourced elsewhere.
$131.80
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Posts and Accessories
SmoothCote™ FiberRods, 3 ft. (3/8 in. dia)
Item #321831 -Portable inexpensive post that are used as line post on multi-strand fences and as extra support post for netting.
$1.50 -
Handling Equipment
Steel T Posts, 6 ft.
Item #327600 -Thick galvanized coating protects these posts from the elements for years on end. Excellent support for portable, permanent and HT fence systems.
$21.00
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Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Double Insulated Wire, 100 ft. coil
Item #164107 -If you intend to build permanent electric fences, you're going to need double insulated wire.
$29.00 -
Insulators
SnapOn Harp Clip 3/8"
Item #325310 -For attaching conductors at desired height on 3/8" fiberglass posts. Design allows conductors in but prevents their escape.
$0.20 -
Insulators
PI 21 Terminal Insulator
Item #369100 -Reliable insulator for wood/steel posts and trees at the ends, corners or curves of semi-permanent and temporary fences.
$0.46 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
P Spring
Item #255010 -Used to maintain desired tension on electrified low-tension conductors.
$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
BlitzLight™
Item #132300 -Flashes with every pulse over 3000v (the opposite of the Volt Alarm). For energizers 0.5 joule or larger.
$35.50 -
Handling Equipment
Ground Rod and/or Connecting Pin, 3 ft
Item #151200 -Effectively ground energizers or firmly secure handling equipment. Galvanized pin is resilient to rust and wear.
$5.80 -
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
Warning Sign
Item #346000 -Attaches to an electric fence to warn people that the fence is electrified.
$0.98
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.