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For instant in-field connections. Using a PowerLink™ is an easy way to gain entry to an electric fence without turning off the energizer. Our farm vehicles always carry several because we never know when or where we might need to fix or connect a fence.

  • Easy way to connect rope, tape, twine or wire
  • Use with electric net fences as a simple gate connection between two rolls.
  • Gain entry to an electric fence without turning off the electric fencer
  • Recommend to use with Pos/Neg netting to attach the negative lead to the ground rod

  • PowerLink™ 4.0, 30" long

    Item #335500 | Weight 0.20 lbs
    In Stock
    $5.50
  • PowerLink™ 4.0, 48" long

    Item #335505 | Weight 0.20 lbs
    In Stock
    $5.50
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Benefits

  • Large, stainless steel teeth firmly grip conductors
  • Excellent metal to metal contact for pulse transfer


Specs

  • 30" and 48" long
  • Stainless steel tips
  • Plastic, UV treated clips


How to Use

  1. Squeeze handles of one alligator clip to open jaws, then let metal "teeth" snap closed onto non-electrified conductor or netting. Release handle.
  2. With other alligator clip, squeeze the plastic handles to open jaws, then let metal teeth snap closed onto the electrified conductor or netting. Release handle.

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.

  • EasyGate for Electric Net Fences, 37"W x 50"H, white/black
    Gates

    EasyGate for Electric Net Fences, 37"W x 50"H, white/black

    Item #340606 - In Stock

    An electrifiable walk-through gate for electric fences. Rigid design allows easy in (and out) of a netting enclosure.

    $74.25
  • GroundLink 4.0
    Fence Connectors and Accessories

    GroundLink 4.0

    Item #335501 - In Stock

    For instant, in field connections from the energizer to the ground rod, or between ground rods.

    $6.00
  • 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
  • RopeLink 2.6 (for 6mm rope)
    Fence Connectors and Accessories

    RopeLink 2.6 (for 6mm rope)

    Item #256210 - In Stock

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

    $0.85
  • 3-way Gate Activator/Insulator
    Gates

    3-way Gate Activator/Insulator

    Item #446550 - In Stock

    Wood post gate insulator for electric fences. Connect up to 3 gate handles on the same post at major junctions. Stainless steel ring.

    $2.00
  • Live Fence Indicator
    Fence Connectors and Accessories

    Live Fence Indicator

    Item #133515 - In Stock

    For instant reassurance that your fence is working. Clip to your fence line and watch for the flash when you pass by. No batteries required.

    $45.00
  • Fence & Battery Digital Tester
    Fence Connectors and 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
Average Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.6 out of 5
Number of reviews: 107 customers reviewed this product.
Recommended: 102 out of 107 said they would recommend this product to a friend.

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Each farm vehicle has a set or two of PowerLinks riding along with it because we find them so useful. They make for a quick fence connection and since we’re always moving netting around on the farms these have become an essential part of our grazing operation. They grip thicker conductors very well and are just easy to have on hand. For some folks the metal contact points don’t have enough teeth for smaller insulators (MaxiShock and IntelliTwine) but they work for us.
PowerLink™ 4.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
March 18, 2025

Rebecca K from Virginia

Easy to use and reliable. Have been using one with ElectroNet and polywire mobile fencing for two years with no issues and just got more to use elsewhere on the farm. Every now and then I somehow manage to get a mild shock when I think I’m just holding onto the wide ends of the clips as usual, but it’s possible that’s just user error.

PowerLink™ 4.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
September 3, 2024

Tom C from Ohio

Did the job.

PowerLink™ 4.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
August 13, 2024

Mindi R from Wisconsin

I love these connectors. They hold up very good in the weather. I have a lot of different connecting fence lines and can never have enough of these.

PowerLink™ 4.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
August 11, 2024

Bill A from Ohio

Excellent, high quality product. Very happy!

PowerLink™ 4.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
July 25, 2024

Simon S from West Virginia

These jumpers were exactly what I needed! They work perfectly and seem to be good quality.

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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.
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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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