Need to set
up an electric fence but not sure which kind of wire, tape or rope to use? The
following tips will help you in making your choice.
There are a
few questions you should consider when deciding which product to use in the
construction of electric fencing:
- What are the quality of
materials like?
- What are the differences in
price?
- What thickness of wire, rope or
tape should I use?
All three
types of fencing have the following attributes in common:
·
Use
red and white coloured materials to provide high visibility and prevent
accidental electric shock from contact with the electric fence
·
Are
made from multiple strands of stainless steel which does not corrode easily,
increasing the longevity of the fence
·
Use
high quality wire that is tightly bound and woven
·
Are
well designed and tested and approved by Australian farmers
·
Made
to stand up to Australia ’s
climate conditions
·
C.E.
approved and UV resistant
That tells
you what things they have in common, but what are the differences? One product
comes in the form of a tape, one in the form of a wire, and one in the form of
a rope. But there are other differences as well:
Roll Polywire
is the thinnest at just 2.3 mm thick. There are nine strands of stainless steel
running through the wire, yet it is lightweight and easy to move around the
farm. It is available in 200 or 500 metre spools at a cost of just AU$45 and
AU$67 respectively.
Polytape
comes in spool sizes of 100, 200 and 400 metres priced at AU$32, AU$42 and AU$67.
Tape is 12 mm wide making coverage quick and easy, with five strands of
stainless steel ensuring superb conductivity.
Polyrope is
made by running six strands of stainless steel through a 4 mm wide rope. It is
available in spools of 200 or 500 metres costing AU$57 and AU$117 respectively.
Take
advantage of these great prices and free delivery by getting in touch with the
fencing experts at Shearing
and Fencing in New South Wales.