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Heavy Duty Combo Insulator

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New! Built for added strength, our HD Combo Insulator delivers a more secure hold on steel T-posts. Its wrap-around, pinlock design keeps conductors in place, even under pressure from livestock and wildlife.

  • Stronger hold—80% more grip (vs. original Combo Insulator)
  • Resists impact—less likely to dislodge (e.g. from deer) or break under load
  • Pinlock design—easier to adjust and repair
  • Universal fit—fits common T-posts (1.25 and 1.33 lb/ft)

Ideal for line posts, it keeps conductors secure so your fence keeps working.

  • HD Combo Pinlock Insulator, white, pkg of 10

    Item #380323 | Weight 0.70 lbs
    In Stock
    $6.50
  • HD Combo Pinlock Insulator, black, pkg of 10

    Item #380324 | Weight 0.70 lbs
    In Stock
    $6.50
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Specs

  • Dimensions: 3"L × 1.5"W × 2"H
  • Constructed from long-life, UV-stabilized virgin polyethylene
  • Package quantity: 10
  • Fits 1.25 and 1.33 lb/ft steel T-posts
  • Accommodates most low-tension conductors—polywire, rope, twine, and braids up to 6mm diameter; also fits narrow tape
  • Also holds smooth high-tensile wire in line post applications


How To Use

  1. Position the insulator at the desired height on the T-post.
  2. Place the short hook (pinlock side) against the post, then pull the long side around until it snaps into place (a flathead screwdriver may help).
  3. Insert the conductor into the face and close the pinlock to secure.
  4. Confirm the insulator is fully seated and the conductor is secure before energizing the fence.

Tip: In cold weather, or when installing by hand, flex the plastic hooks before installation. This makes them easier to bend and snap into place.


Common Questions

Why is it called a “Combo” insulator?
Good question—and honestly, we’re no longer sure ourselves.

It’s been debated by our product team for years. Is it because it works with both low-tension conductors and smooth high-tensile wire? Or because it fits the two most common steel T-posts (1.25 and 1.33 lb/ft)? Maybe it’s because Stan (Premier’s founder) liked the name when he introduced the original design over 25 years ago.

Pinlock vs. Claw — What’s the difference?
Pinlock insulators are generally easier to work with. The wire conductor can be inserted or removed quickly by pulling the pin, even with some tension on the line. This allows for faster, simpler adjustments and repairs.

Claw-style insulators trade that convenience for durability. With no small pin to break, they offer a more rugged hold and are better suited for high-stress areas where long-term strength matters more than quick adjustments.

Listed below are recommended optional components or related items. Your particular situation may require alternative recommendations. Please call and talk to our consultants if there are any questions at 800-282-6631.

  • IntelliBraid®, 1320 ft. roll
    Conductors - Rope / Twine / Wire / Tape

    IntelliBraid®, 1320 ft. roll

    Item #256730 - In Stock

    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.

    $227.50
  • IntelliBraid® Grazer 2.6, 2000 ft roll
    Conductors - Rope / Twine / Wire / Tape

    IntelliBraid® Grazer 2.6, 2000 ft roll

    Item #253537 - In Stock

    Premier’s most conductive low-tension electric fence twine—only 20Ω per 1,000 feet! 2.6mm diameter for portability and ease of handling. Ideal for sheep and cattle.

    $99.00
  • Cut-Out Switch with LED Voltage Indicator
    Fence Connectors and Accessories

    Cut-Out Switch with LED Voltage Indicator

    Item #333002 - In Stock

    A smarter cut-out switch. Available with a flashing LED voltage indicator and lockable lever for safer electric fence control.

    $39.00
  • Bungee Gate Break Kit
    Gates

    Bungee Gate Break Kit

    Item #340710 - In Stock

    Electrifiable bungee gate kit for wooden fence posts. Spans up to 23 ft gateways using UV-resistant solid-core bungee for long service life.

    $39.00
  • T Post Safety Cap, each
    Insulators

    T Post Safety Cap, each

    Item #381010 - In Stock

    White plastic cap that sits atop steel t posts to prevent damage to scratching livestock.

    $0.65
  • Galvanized Steel T-post, 7 ft
    High-Tensile Wire and Accessories

    Galvanized Steel T-post, 7 ft

    Item #327800 - In Stock

    Thick galvanized coating protects posts from the elements. Excellent supports for portable, permanent and high-tensile fence systems.

    $29.00
  • Combo Rope Tensioner + Insulator, each
    Fence Connectors and Accessories

    Combo Rope Tensioner + Insulator, each

    Item #255021 - In Stock

    Combination fence strainer and insulator. Adjusts easily with a 1/2" ratchet. For electric polyropes, braids, twines and low-tension MaxiShock™ wire.

    $2.00
  • Conductor Hook
    Fence Connectors and Accessories

    Conductor Hook

    Item #237400 - In Stock

    A quick, easy way to terminate a fence. Secures and insulates the leading end of twine, rope or tape to an existing fence.

    $1.25
  • P Spring
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    P Spring

    Item #255010 - In Stock

    Used to keep rope fences at desired tension. Install a P Spring every 1320 ft.

    $3.50
  • PowerLink™ 4.0, 48" long
    Fence Connectors and Accessories

    PowerLink™ 4.0, 48" long

    Item #335505 - In Stock

    Make instant, in-field connections between electric fences without turning off the energizer. Simple to use and effective.

    $5.50
  • Fence & Battery Digital Tester
    Energizer Accessories

    Fence & Battery Digital Tester

    Item #200010 - In Stock

    All-in-one fence tester checks the voltage of energizers, fences and 12V batteries. Simplify electric fence troubleshooting with one device!

    $38.00
  • Warning Sign
    Fence Connectors and Accessories

    Warning Sign

    Item #346000 - In Stock

    Let passersby know that your fences are electrified with this easy-to-read electric fence warning sign.

    $2.50

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We’ve relied on the original Combo Insulator for more than 25 years and continue to use it today. Along the way, we noticed that conductor weight, weather, and snow loading can gradually increase stress on the pin and wrap-around hooks.

So we reinforced those pressure points. The result is a stronger hold on the post and a tougher insulator designed for years of real-world use.

One tradeoff—it takes more effort to install. But once it’s on, it’s not coming off easily. (Tip: When installing, use a flathead screwdriver to lift the hooks over the T-post for added leverage.)

About Conductivity

Conductivity measures the amount of electrical current a material can carry. The opposite measure is known as resistance.

Tinned Copper Superconductor

Many of Premier’s electric net fences feature a green and white superconductor that has both stainless steel and tinned copper filaments for optimal conductivity.

These “premium” nets are 10 times more conductive (38 ohms per 1000') than “basic” nets offered by our competitors. This enables the electric pulse to travel much farther and be less affected by weed contact.

Customers who are unhappy with netting are often those who’ve chosen nets from China or their farmstore equivalents.

Types of Line Posts

Line posts are built into the net. Four options are available.*

Line Posts Compared
  1. Single Spike (SS)
    The best choice, unless your soils are always soft or very hard
  2. Double Spike (DS)
    Posts allow you to push in the spikes with your foot. When soil is hard or rocky, double spikes are more difficult to install and remove
  3. Step-in Wedge (SW)
    Combines the easy insertion of a single-spike post with the stability of a double-spike post
  4. Drivable Posts (DP)
    Allows use of a mallet or dead blow hammer for installing posts in dry, hard or rocky soil. Features a “spike stop” for extra support and internal fiberglass ribs for added strength

Tip: To insert a line post into frozen or hard soil, use a power tool to drill pilot holes.

* Not all fences have all line post options.

About Positive/Negative (Pos/Neg) Nets

Is your area dry?

Conventional electrified fence systems rely on soil moisture to be effective. However, not all areas have the required moisture.

Dry soil increases resistance—a weaker, less effective pulse occurs that does not deter animals.

To overcome this, Pos/Neg nets* are wired to allow the use of every other horizontal strand as an extension of the ground terminal. Because half the strands are connected to the ground terminal or ground rod, reliance on soil moisture is reduced. A PowerLink must be purchased separately to make the secondary ground connection.

How it works…

In order to receive a shock, the animal must touch both a positive (hot) and negative (grounded) strand at the same time. This will deliver more pain to the animal than an all hot net (Pos/Pos) because moisture in the soil is not required to complete the circuit.

Pos/Neg fences can be converted to Pos/Pos in moist conditions. Remember, all fences must be kept free of vegetation.

* Not all fences have Pos/Neg options.

Line Post Spacing

“Plus” nets—6'8" spacings between built-in line posts*

Line Post Spacing

Standard nets—10' or 12' spacings between built-in line posts*

* Spacings are approximate.
Distance between built-in line posts may vary by product.

Essential Energizer Advice

  • Buy a larger energizer than necessary. When the fence pleases, most folks will buy more fence—and need additional output.
  • Use a low-impedance intermittent pulse energizer.
  • Use a fence tester to check the voltage often.
  • Use enough ground rod(s)—included with our energizer kits.
  • Don’t allow your lead acid battery to discharge below 40%.
  • Use insulated wire that is designed for electric fences.
  • Always connect the fence to an energizer, not an outlet.
  • Visit this link for answers to other common energizer questions.

Two Basic Types

  1. All-in-one Solar
    • Solar units are very portable.
    • Because they need a battery, these units are more costly to purchase and operate than plug-in units.
    • Batteries are less effective in cold temperatures (deplete faster).
    • Most farmstore solar units are too weak, in joules of output, to properly energize netting. That’s why we designed our own.
  2. Plug-in & Battery
    • Least cost to purchase and operate per joule of output.
    • Best for fences exposed to heavy vegetation.
    • Cold temperatures do not affect performance.
    • Recommended for whole-farm systems, but can be complex to install. Higher output requires more ground rods, underground cables, multiple output terminals, etc.

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Dan Morrical

Dr. Dan Morrical, Ph.D.
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Dan Morrical joined the Iowa State University staff in 1984 as Extension Sheep Specialist after completing his doctorate degree at New Mexico State University. He held the rank of Full Professor as of July 1, 1995 and retired from full-time teaching in 2017.

While at Iowa State University, Dr. Dan Morrical was responsible for educational programs in all areas of sheep production, ranging from nutrition, genetics, marketing and management. Research areas focused on applied projects in the areas of nutrition, forage utilization, genetics, out-of-season breeding and lamb survival.

Dr. Morrical has been heavily involved in providing educational resources to the sheep industry. He has authored over 30 extension fact sheets, ration balancing software programs, grazing videos and co-authored the nutrition chapter of the SID Handbook with Dr. Margaret Benson from Washington State University.

Dr. Morrical now serves as Premier’s on-staff small ruminant nutritionist and sheep production advisor. Most recently, he’s introduced a line of “GOLD FORMULA” mineral premixes under The Shepherd’s Choice® brand, aimed to maximize hoof health and immunity.

Braided vs. Twisted

Braiding instead of twisting the horizontals increases the frequency of metal filaments on the outside of the strand.

Braided vs. Twisted Electric Net Fences

What’s the benefit?

  1. More metal is exposed on the outside of the strand. This enables improved animal to conductor contact. The electric pulse is better able to travel from the fence and into the animal, resulting in a memorable shock.
  2. A tighter, braided weave results in fewer snags when carried or pulled through pastures, reducing frustration.

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