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IntelliRope® PE 4.5

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4.5mm (3/16") electrifiable rope for semi-permanent and portable fencing situations.

  • Virgin polyethylene (v-PE) filaments resist wear and abrasion
  • Excellent built-in elasticity
  • 3 tinned copper and 3 stainless steel conductive filaments are 400 times more conductive vs. stainless steel only polywires

IntelliRope® PE 4.5 is identical to IntelliRope® PE 6.0, except it has fewer non-conductive monofilaments making it thinner and lighter.

Which conductor is right for you?

We offer a wide-range of electrifiable ropes, twines and tapes to fit your situation. Visit this link to compare all Premier conductors.

  • IntelliRope® PE 4.5, 660 ft roll

    Item #245100 | Weight 5.00 lbs
    In Stock
    $40.00
  • IntelliRope® PE 4.5, 1320 ft roll

    Item #245200 | Weight 11.65 lbs
    In Stock
    $80.00
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Instructions/Diagrams:

  • Conductor FAQs and Comparison Charts [3 MB]
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Benefits

Grass farmers often use IntelliRope® as reliable subdivision fence for rotational grazing. Though many use this polywire as a boundary fence, you do so at your own risk. Train your animals to respect electric fence first!

It is particularly good for humid climates because polyethylene resists mildew better than polyester.

Can be pre-wound onto an EcoReel, EcoReel XL or a SupaReel (Spool Only) or SupaReel (Complete).


Specs

IntelliRope® PE 4.5
Fence Usage Semi- & Permanent
Size 4.5mm (3/16") diameter
Color White / Black / White
Conductivity 32 Ω per 1000 ft
Conductive Filaments 3 tinned copper + 3 stainless steel
Non-conductive Filaments Virgin polyethylene (v-PE)
Visibility to Animals Good
Mildew Resistance Excellent
Ultraviolet (UV) Resistance Good
Breaking Strength 750 lbs
Probable Lifespan* 10 years
Approximate Cost (per foot) 6¢
* Probable lifespan 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).


Installation Tips

Use up to 5 strands of electrified IntelliRope® PE 4.5 stretched hand-tight between wood, steel or plastic end/corner posts. Terminate using P Springs and RopeLinks. The goal is to have the P Springs half compressed once everything is pulled tight.

Regular maintenance is required to adjust the tension of conductors and reset any loose line posts. Tree limbs that fall upon the fence must be removed immediately.

For dry soil and snowy conditions, convert the fence to “positive/negative” by connecting every other strand to a galvanized stake driven into the soil.

Spacing of line posts must be adjusted to terrain. Always put a post at top of hills and bottom of valleys. Vary the spacing of rope strands according to type and size of animal(s), fence usage (boundary vs. subdivision) and the number of strands.

Suggested Strand Height (from ground):

For Sheep:
3-strand fence—35", 24", 12"
5-strand fence—36", 27", 20", 13", 7"
For Cattle:
1-strand fence—34"
2-strand fence—34", 22"
3-strand fence—40", 27", 15"
For Horses:
2-strand fence—46", 24"
5-strand fence—60", 48", 36", 24", 12"
For Gardens:
2-strand fence—15", 6"


Precautions

When cutting the rope to length, lightly burn the ends with a lighter or match to avoid unraveling.

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.

  • EcoReel™ Wind-up System
    Windup Systems and Accessories

    EcoReel™ Wind-up System

    Item #238603 - In Stock

    Low-cost support and spool for carrying and dispensing electric fence conductors.

    $29.00
  • SupaReel™ Complete (includes spool, wind-up handle & brake)
    Windup Systems and Accessories

    SupaReel™ Complete (includes spool, wind-up handle & brake)

    Item #238000 - In Stock

    Effective for winding, unwinding and storing conductors. The SupaReel is the strongest fence reel in the US.

    $97.00
  • P Spring
    Fence Connectors and Accessories

    P Spring

    Item #255010 - In Stock

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

    $3.50
  • Rope Tensioner/Insulator, each
    Fence Connectors and Accessories

    Rope Tensioner/Insulator, each

    Item #255020 - In Stock

    Tension rope and twine on portable and semi-permanent electric fence systems.

    $1.25
  • Rope Connector 1.0
    Fence Connectors and Accessories

    Rope Connector 1.0

    Item #256200 - In Stock

    An effective electrical connection for 6mm (1/4") electric fence rope conductors.

    $2.75
  • RopeLink 2.45 (for 4.5mm rope)
    Fence Connectors and Accessories

    RopeLink 2.45 (for 4.5mm rope)

    Item #256220 - In Stock

    For splicing or terminating 4.5mm and 6.0mm fence conductors. A fast, yet secure connection.

    $0.85
  • PI 21n Notched Terminal Insulator, each
    Insulators

    PI 21n Notched Terminal Insulator, each

    Item #369200 - In Stock

    For insulating low-tension electric fences at corner and end posts and around trees.

    $1.25
  • Premier Combo Insulator, white, each
    Insulators

    Premier Combo Insulator, white, each

    Item #380321 - In Stock

    For insulating and attaching a conductor to a steel T post. Designed to fit between the post studs. Combines wrap around design with a pinlock style face.

    $0.50
  • SmoothCote™ FiberRods, 5 ft. (3/8 in. dia)
    Posts and Accessories

    SmoothCote™ FiberRods, 5 ft. (3/8 in. dia)

    Item #321851 - In Stock

    Lightweight fiberglass posts for use with livestock containment fence or deer deterrent fence.

    $2.60
  • Goldfoot Springsteel Pigtail Post, 33" tall
    Posts and Accessories

    Goldfoot Springsteel Pigtail Post, 33" tall

    Item #320600 - In Stock

    Springsteel pigtail fence post for rotational grazing of cattle and sheep. Features insulated pigtail top and step-in foot plate. 33" or 40.5" tall installed.

    $5.50
  • FiberTuff™ Post, 18" tall, 19mm dia
    Posts and Accessories

    FiberTuff™ Post, 18" tall, 19mm dia

    Item #208050 - In Stock

    Fiberglass-reinforced support posts for ends, corners and major directional changes. Commonly used with electrified net fences.

    $3.25
  • Galvanized Steel T Post, 6 ft
    Handling Equipment

    Galvanized Steel T Post, 6 ft

    Item #327600 - In Stock

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

    $24.50
  • Warning Sign
    Fencing

    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
Average Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.8 out of 5
Number of reviews: 43 customers reviewed this product.
Recommended: 43 out of 43 said they would recommend this product to a friend.

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IntelliRope® is the main low-tension conductor used on our farms. It is far more visible than standard electric wire and easier to install (doesn’t try to “re-wind” itself). Last winter a deer became caught in the fence—as evidenced by the hair left behind—and broke the rope (a rare occurrence). We were able to mend the break by using a simple RopeLink. If you’re fencing specifically for horses use a 6mm gauge (IntelliRope®, EnduraSoft®, IntelliBraid®), or a tape conductors.
IntelliRope® PE 4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
March 11, 2025

Jim S from Texas

Easy to use cable which holds tight when mounted correctly. Has held up well with high winds, rain and sun.

IntelliRope® PE 4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
October 18, 2024

Betsy R from Wisconsin

Great rope at a fair price! Quick delivery too!

IntelliRope® PE 4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
December 11, 2023

Tony M from Montana

Excellent electric fence conductor! Timely delivery! Don’t waste your time and money on the foreign junk offered by the leading online retailer. I will now go to Premier 1 Supplies for high quality and excellent price point. They also have great help with questions on product usage, etc.

IntelliRope® PE 4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
August 9, 2023

Raymond P from Michigan

Works great, the deer hate it.

IntelliRope® PE 4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
April 29, 2023

Matthew W from Maine

Trips me out when I look at it — can only imagine what it looks like to a deer at night! Very durable, easy to work with.

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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. Three 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. 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.
Premier 1 Supplies

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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