Strainrite Wood Post Activator
Product Details
New! Turn a gate into a live, energized connection. Strainrite’s Wood Post Activator mounts securely to a wood post and accepts an insulated gate handle—maintaining power on the fence line while allowing easy gate access.
Benefits:
- Cleaner gate setup — Combination insulator and gate handle attachment
- Keeps gates “hot” — Maintains electrical continuity across gate openings
- Works with most insulated gate handles — no special hardware required
Buy a Kit & Save!
For a complete gate solution, look to the Bungee Gate Break Kit. It includes a Wood Post Activator and 16.5 ft of electrifiable bungee cord—enough to span gate openings up to 23 ft wide.Instructions/Diagrams:
Braid, Rope and Spring Gate Diagrams 
Specs
- Dimensions: 3-1/2"L × 3"W × 3"H
- Metal plate size: 3"L × 1.75"W
- Activator plate eyelets allow multiple hook-up options
- Made in New Zealand by Strainrite Fencing Systems
Installation
- Mount the activator at the desired height on a wood post using lag screws or barbed staples (not included).
- Connect power to the activator by attaching a length of insulated wire from the fence to the center bolt. Strip ~2" of insulation and wrap the bare wire securely around the bolt.
- Turn on the energizer. When a gate handle is connected, the gate is live. When disconnected, the gate is not energized.
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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Fence Connectors and Accessories
Gate Break Handle, orange
Item #340700 -Insulated gate handle for electric bungee and elastic shock cords. UV-stabilized, white, high-visibility orange and yellow, built for everyday farm use.
$3.70 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
SafeHandle, black
Item #339500 -Use these handy gate handles to enter and exit temporary gate openings. Spring loaded.
$6.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Premium Gate Handle
Item #339501 -High quality, spring-loaded gate handle for electric fences. Internal spring maintains strain on low-tension conductors.
$7.00 -
Gates
Bungee Gate End, each
Item #408336 -Terminal insulator for elastic bungee gates from Strainrite Fencing Systems. Brianex V-Lock connector allows quick, tool-free adjustment.
$4.25 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Quick-Tight Twine/Rope/Wire Connector, pkg of 4
Item #256230 -Stainless steel electric fence connector for polywires, ropes and twines up to 8mm, or tapes up to 10mm. Hand twist to tighten.
$14.00 -
Energizer 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.
$9.00 -
Fence Connectors and Accessories
MaxiShock Double Insulated Cable, 50'
Item #164204 -Pliable double insulated cable for above-ground electric connections. Excellent conductivity (19 Ω/1,000 ft) make it a good choice for high voltage electric fence systems.
$23.00 -
Fencing
Staples, 1.6" Barbed for High-Tensile Wire, per lb.
Item #360200 -Heavy-duty barbed staples for affixing insulators or non-electrified high-tensile (HT) wire to wooden posts.
$3.50
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