Extra Heavy Duty Insulated Cable
Heavy duty electric fence cable from Strainrite Fencing Systems with an extra thick layer of insulation (vs. Standard Insulated Cable). It’s a reliable choice for carrying voltage underground in very cold and high UV situations.
Benefits:
- Two layers of UV-resistant low density polyethylene
- Soft insulation is easy to strip back
- Resistant to cracking in severe frost conditions
- Pliable and easy to work with
Common Uses
- Lead out wires
- Connecting energizers to fences and/or ground rods
- Underneath gateways
- Gate activators
- Flood gaps to fences
Specs
- Length: 82', pre-wound on plastic reel
- Outside diameter: 8.3mm (1/3")
- 2.5mm (3/32") galvanized steel wire
- UV-resistant polyethylene insulation
- 35 Ω ohm resistance per 3,280'
- 12 year warranty
- Made in New Zealand
Strainrite® Insulated Cable—Quick Comparison
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| Standard Insulated Cable |
Extra Heavy Duty Insulated Cable | Super Conductive Insulated Aluminum Wire | |
| Length | 82' | 82' | 330' |
| Outside diameter | 6.0mm (1/4") | 8.3mm (1/3") | 10mm |
| Wire core | 2.5mm Steel | 2.5mm Steel | 2.6mm Aluminum |
| Ohms per 3,280' | 35 Ω | 35 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Insulation | Polyethylene | Polyethylene | Polyethylene |
Installation
- Cut cable to length with wire cutters.
- Strip off insulation (approx. 3") and attach to connection point. (Note: It can be removed and reinstalled.)
- Removed and reinstall, if needed.
- Attach to high-tensile fences with Manual Joint Clamps, HT Taps or directly to a Ratchet Strainer.
- Attach to low-tension polyrope fences with Rope Connectors.
Precautions
Avoid using household insulated wire (rated at 600V) for electric fences. Fence voltages may exceed 10,000V and household wire will eventually fail. Do NOT use it!
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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High-Tensile Accessories
MK2 Fencing Pliers
Item #408306 -Cut, grip, twist, pull, pry and hammer all with one tool. High quality pliers are an essential part of any fencer’s kit.
$39.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
T Ground Rod, 3' x 1/2"
Item #151210 -Provide a conductive ground circuit for your electric fence. Conductive t-grip is easy to install and remove.
$15.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Ground Rod, Galvanized, 6'
Item #151000 -Complete the circuit of your electric fence with galvanized grounds. No corrosion unlike copper rods.
$18.00 -
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Galvanized Lightning Diverter
Item #156310 -Reduces risk of lightning damaging an energizer by redirecting the energy to the ground.
$11.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Cut Out Switch
Item #333000 -This reliable, single-throw cut out switch stops the flow of electricity from one fence to another.
$13.00 -
High-Tensile Accessories
XT1 Ratchet Strainer, each
Item #330200 -Permanent electric fence strainer for adding tension or splicing strands of high-tensile fencing wire. Made by Strainrite in New Zealand.
$3.50 -
High-Tensile Accessories
High-Tensile Tap, each
Item #338000 -Make an electrical high-tensile wire connection with this high-tensile tap.
$0.54 -
High-Tensile Accessories
Manual Joint Clamp, each
Item #337000 -For making electrical connections to and from 12.5 gauge high-tensile (HT) wire.
$1.45 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Rope Connector 1.0
Item #256200 -An effective electrical connection for 6mm (1/4") electric fence rope conductors.
$2.50
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