IntelliRope® PE 4.5
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.
Identical to IntelliRope® PE 6.0 except it has fewer polyethylene (PE) monofilaments.
Instructions/Diagrams:
Common Uses
Specs
- 10 years probable life*
- Use for: Permanent & portable fences
- Color: White/black/white
- Size: 4.5mm (3/16") diameter
- Portability: Very good
- Conductivity: 41 ohms per 1000 ft (lower number is better and more conductive)
- Ability to carry a charge: Very good
- Type of conductive filaments: Tinned copper & stainless steel—makes this 400 times more conductive than stainless steel polywires
- Number of conductive filaments: 3 tinned copper & 3 stainless steel
- Ability to be seen by animals: Good
- Type of non-conductive filaments: Polyethylene
- Ability to resist mildew: Very good
- Breaking strength: 750 lbs
Benefits
- EzeReel (Spool Only) or EzeReel (Complete).
- EzeReel XL (Spool Only) or EzeReel XL (Complete).
- SupaReel (Spool Only) or SupaReel (Complete).
Good for all sites but particularly for humid climates because polyethylene resists mildew the best. Excellent built-in elasticity.
Cost
Installation
- Attach a terminal insulator to end post.
- Tie end of the rope to terminal insulator.
- Unroll rope along the fence line. (Using Premier's reels makes this easier.)
- Insert line posts.
- Insert rope in the line posts at the right height(s) for your animals.
- Attach insulators (preferably Notched PI 21n) to corner and end posts.
- Tie rope to terminal insulator and spring at far end post. By hand, pull it tight enough to eliminate sagging between posts. Tie off by hand, or use a RopeLink
- Use one of our reels to rewind and store rope. EzeReels™ can be set on the ground next to fence. MiniReels™ are best hung from the fence.
- Install and connect energizer to a ground rod and the fence. Turn on energizer. Check to make sure voltage is over 2000V.
Suggested Height:
- For Sheep:
- 3-strand fence—35", 24", 12"
- 5-strand fence—36", 27", 20", 13", 7"
- For Cattle:
- 3-strand fence—40", 27", 15"
- 2-strand fence—34", 22"
- 1-strand fence—34"
- For Horses:
- 2-strand fence—48", 24"
- For Gardens:
- 2-strand fence—15", 6"
Precautions
*Probable life is not a warranty by Premier. Why not? Because we know that longevity is highly dependent upon, but not limited to, quality of installation, insulator(s) used, rope tension, animal/wind/snow/ice/vegetation pressure and UV exposure (altitude and climate).
Listed below are recommended optional components. Your particular situation may require alternative recommendations. Please call and talk to our fence consultants if there are any questions at 800-282-6631.
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Windup Systems and Accessories
MiniReel™ Wind-up Reel
Item #237600 -Most economical way to wind, unwind and store short lengths of a conductor. Lightweight and resilient to breakage.
$12.60 -
Windup Systems and Accessories
EzeReel™ Complete (includes spool & support)
Item #238600 -An effective reel for winding, unwinding and storing conductors. Less costly to use than other reels.
$34.75 -
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
Rope Tensioner/Insulator
Item #255020 -Conductor is inserted into a center spindle that's then tightened to the desired point.
$0.85 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Rope Connector 1.0
Item #256200 -An effective electrical connection for 6mm (1/4") electric fence rope conductors.
$1.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
RopeLink 2.45 (for 4.5 mm rope)
Item #256220 -For splicing or terminating 4.5mm and 6.0mm fence conductors. A fast, yet secure connection.
$0.82 -
Insulators
PI 21n Notched Terminal Insulator
Item #369200 -For insulating low-tension fences at corner and end posts and around trees.
$1.05 -
Insulators
Premier Combo Insulator, white
Item #380321 -For insulating and attaching a conductor to a steel T post. Designed to fit between the post studs. Combines wrap around design with a pin lock style face.
$0.29 -
Posts and Accessories
SmoothCote™ FiberRods, 5 ft. (3/8 in. dia)
Item #321851 -Portable inexpensive post that are used as line post on multi-strand fences and as extra support post for netting.
$2.64 -
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 -
Posts and Accessories
PigTail, 35" tall
Item #320506 -Step-in temporary line post ideal for strip-grazing cattle and sheep. Optional snap-on PigTail Clips allow use of extra conductors.
$3.40 -
Posts and Accessories
PowerPost™, gray, 35 in., (8 clips)
Item #320730 -Temporary plastic fence posts with a steel spike. Use for extra support (corner support also) in electric netting and as line posts for temporary fences.
$4.50 -
Posts and Accessories
FiberTuff™ Post, 18" tall, 19mm dia
Item #208050 -Fiberglass-reinforced support posts for ends, corners and major directional changes. Commonly used with electrified net fences.
$3.10 -
Posts and Accessories
Step-In FiberRods, 4 ft.
Item #321843 -This step-in post has a special black ball top with a "harp" clip for holding rope/twine/tape as well as netting twine.
$3.68
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Ginger S from Northern Michigan
We use this for our temporary rotation pens and find it easy to handle and durable. A single strand holds our small herd of a dozen including our bull. A three strand pen held our bull all spring with the cows a mere 300 feet away. Conducts well and reliably and is visible and strong.
Rick C from Louisiana
A pleasure to work with. Wishing it had a couple more hot wires in it but seems to work fairly well. Have bought it 3 times in past 2 years. Love it for installing ease and pleasing to look at.
Bernard D from Texas
Great product. Easy to use and my cattle respect the white rope much better than wire or the thinner yellow rope I had used previously. The rope has great strength and visibility.
Justin S from Vermont
I have used this 4.5mm rope for several years as a single-strand perimeter for finishing beef. Highly visible and conducts well, the cows respect it when properly energized. I keep it taut with premier p springs, and use rope links for tie offs. A convenient an affordable system.
Matthew A from Georgia
Good wire. I've found it to last 7 to 10 years. Great for Gates and or temporary paddocks. More visible and stronger than the smaller polywire.