SafeHandle™
Insulated, spring loaded gate handles used for entering and exiting temporary gate openings.
- Larger hand grips for a safer hold
- Black handle is most durable. White is most visible against grass
- Internal compression springs instead of expansion springs (prone to stretching)
Can be used with all low-tension conductors except for wide tape.
Instructions/Diagrams:
Specs
- 9.25"L (plastic handle measures 6")
- All metal parts are stainless steel—won't rust
- Made of UV stabilized polycarbonate, which is less likely to break than polypropylene handles
Installation
- Turn off the energizer.
- Attach SafeHandle to conductor by inserting it into the eyelet end of handle. Then, either tie a knot in the conductor or use a RopeLink to attach conductor to handle.
- Place the hook end into activator (either a wood-post activator or steel T post activator).
- Make the electrical connection to the activator with insulated wire.
Precautions
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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Gates
Steel T Post Activator
Item #340120 -Combination insulator and attachment for receiving an insulated gate handle.
$3.60 -
Gates
Wood Post Activator
Item #340130 -Use this insulator to make gates "hot" and as an attachment for receiving an insulated gate handle.
$2.00 -
Gates
3-way Gate Activator/Insulator
Item #446550 -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 -
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
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
IntelliRope® PE 6.0, 660 ft. roll
Item #256900 -6mm (1/4") dia. electrifiable rope for permanent or temporary fences. Polyethylene filaments resist wear and abrasion. An effective anti-deer conductor.
$59.00 -
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
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
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
IntelliTape™, 330 ft. roll
Item #257010 -A 1/2" wide electric fence conductor whose visibility is ideal for horses and other large, fast moving livestock.
$18.00 -
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 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
RopeLink 2.45 (for 4.5mm rope)
Item #256220 -For splicing or terminating 4.5mm and 6.0mm fence conductors. A fast, yet secure connection.
$0.82 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
MaxiShock Insulated Cable, 10'
Item #163900 -Insulated cable for high voltage electric fence pulses. Carries power from the energizer to the fence or ground system.
$7.00 -
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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Jeff D P from Oregon
Pretty good all around handle with very stout hooks. I still wish they made some without the internal spring but as far as spring loaded handles these are probably the toughest you will find. You won't bend the metal hooks unless you really try. In sub zero temps we do crack a few by repeatedly throwing them out of the way or by running over them with an ATV but some electric tape extends their life if you aren't adventurous enough to try and grab them where there are no cracks when hooking them back up to hot :-) We also like the different colors so we can have the White, Black, or Blue gate for discussion with other ranch team members. We try to use different colors for different gates in a general area to facilitate strategy discussions.
Tom P from Md
Love these handles! They take some abuse and hold up well.
travis c
An effective, well-insulated gate handle at a great price. If you need a good gate handle that you can easily see in tall grass, this is the handle for you.
Gail S
I strongly dislike working around electrified fences/gates, so when I first tried a SafeHandle I felt safe unhooking an electrified wire. I will never purchase another brand. The only one I've had to replace just couldn't take being driven over. I also use these as an emergency splice in temporary fences if a wire breaks/burns through and I don't have an easy way to get the slack I need to tie the ends together.