Strong
winds, bad weather, passing animals and careless humans can cause a
conventional fence to bow over and fall, rendering it useless. While an
electric fence may not provide much added protection against the wind, people
and animals will be encouraged to avoid coming into contact with it. Here are
some quick and easy tips on how to install an electric fence offset to give
your conventional fence an extended lifespan.
Things
You Will Need
- Screw-in Insulators
- Poly Wire
- Drill
Installation
is simple and easy. Mounting the electric fence
on top of the conventional fence is a clever and cheap way to make a fence in
even poor condition last as long as possible.
Installing
the Electric Fence
Attach a 22
centimetre screw-in insulator to each fence post, and then string the polywire
through the loops of the screws. This polywire will prevent animals from
running into or leaning over the fence to get at pasture beyond. It will also
discourage people from tampering with it.
The 22 cm
insulator holds the electric wire far enough away from the conventional fence
to stop animals getting too close. Polytape
and polyrope are generally too thick to thread through the 7mm opening of the
screw head. Screw-in insulators made from galvanised steel with a UV resistant
plastic ring are ideal for the job. Position these about 80 cms from the ground
to make sure they’re effective against both sheep and cattle.
Things
to Check Before and After Installing the Electric Fence
- Before installation: If the conventional fence uses wooden posts for its support, check to ensure that the wood is still in good condition and not rotting. This will ensure that the screw-in insulator will be held in place securely.
- After installation: After the screw is put into place on the support, check to ensure that it is stable before threading the wire.
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