P Spring
Used to maintain desired tension on electrified low-tension conductors. For best results, install a P Spring every 1320 ft.
Use with the following conductors:
- MaxiShock™ Wire
- IntelliRope® PE 6.0
- IntelliRope® PE 4.5
- EnduraSoft® 6.0
- IntelliBraid® 6.0
- IntelliBraid® Twine PE 3.0
Common Uses
Specs
- 1" wide
- 8.5" long without tension
- Stretches to 35 lb (half compressed)
- Stainless steel—so it won't rust
How to Use
- Attach one end of spring to a terminal insulator. (The P Spring will simply hook over some insulators; for others, you will need to tie the spring to insulators with rope or wire.)
- Attach conductor to other end of spring by taking the loose end of conductor and putting it through open end of spring.
- Pull conductor until spring is 1/3 to 1/2 compressed.
- Run conductor through the loop one more time and tie off.
- Whenever conductor becomes loose, repeat above steps.
Tips
However, if you don't have a helper to hold the tension on the rope, you may lose too much tension in the process of getting the RopeLink wrapped around the rope.
Solution: Attach the P Spring to the terminal insulator and loop the rope through it twice. Then pull the rope tight so the P Spring is FULLY compressed. When you get the RopeLink attached, you may have lost some of the tension on the rope, but the P Spring is half compressed just like it should be.
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.
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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.
$0.53 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Combo Rope Tensioner + Insulator, each
Item #255021 -Combination fence strainer and insulator. Adjusts easily with a 1/2" ratchet. For electric polyropes, braids, twines and low-tension MaxiShock™ wire.
$1.90 -
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.
$0.82 -
Conductors - Rope-Twine-Wire-Tape
EnduraSoft® 6.0, 660 ft roll
Item #256500 -Highly visible polyester electric fence conductor with excellent conductivity over long distances. 6mm (1/4") diameter. 25 years probable life.
$98.00 -
Conductors - Rope-Twine-Wire-Tape
IntelliBraid® Twine PE 3.0, 660 ft roll
Item #253530 -Lightweight 3mm braided polywire for portable livestock fences. Slightly thicker than standard twine so it’s more visible to animals and humans.
$28.00 -
Conductors - Rope-Twine-Wire-Tape
IntelliBraid®, 660 ft. roll
Item #256710 -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.
$113.00 -
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
IntelliTwine™ 2.25, 660 ft. roll
Item #253500 -2.25mm (12 gauge/.09" dia.) electric fence conductor for temporary livestock and garden fences. Lightweight and easy to move.
$23.00 -
Conductors - Rope-Twine-Wire-Tape
MaxiShock™ Wire, 1320 ft. roll
Item #251000 -Twisted cable conductor for electric fences. Thick layer of galvanized coating for years of outdoor use.
$129.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Rope Connector 1.0
Item #256200 -An effective electrical connection for 6mm (1/4") electric fence rope conductors.
$2.50 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Conductor Hook
Item #237400 -A quick, easy way to terminate a fence. Secures and insulates the leading end of twine, rope or tape to an existing fence.
$1.10 -
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!
$24.00 -
Fencing
Warning Sign
Item #346000 -Let passersby know that your fences are electrified with this easy-to-read electric fence warning sign.
$1.60
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Justin S from Vermont
I use these springs with 4.5mm rope and they work great. Keep the line nice and taut and are easy to attach to insulators.
Richard P from Kentucky
These springs work great for keeping tension on 14ga electric wire. Use a 1/8” wire rope (cable) thimble to attach wire to spring. It keeps the kink out of wire.
I run a smooth wire about 1” below bottom board of my 4 board fence and another between two bottom boards. This keeps dogs and coyotes from crossing fence.
Using tube type insulators behind the trim board on each post makes the wire almost invisible from a distance. Does not detract from the look of a board fence.
David B from Tennessee
The springs I received are so stiff and unyielding that I could barely get the compressed half-way and once they were, they just stuck there providing absolutely no spring action whatsoever. They weren't rusty but even a liberal dose of WD-40 provided no benefit at all. They are completely worthless.
Bruce T from Florida
Amazing value. I am using these as tension springs in my cable and pulley steering system in my 1974 Boston Whaler. Marine SS tension springs cost 10 times as much. They work well.
Mary K from Oregon
These have worked well for me over the years. They allow for a 'boxing ring' effect in case your animals crash into the fence, or tree limbs fall on the fence. I think they help prevent insulator breakage in case of accidents. Spring = less equipment breaking . They are strong and I've only had 1 out of 30 break during animal accidents.
