Re: High tensile fence questions

Posted by donjr on July 07, 2013 at 11:53:07 from (71.246.92.62):

In Reply to: High tensile fence questions posted by Jacksonduper on July 06, 2013 at 18:08:19:

I have been running Hi tensile for over 25 years, now. The first perimeter fencing I ran with 25' spacing, but have since decreased it to 15'. All perimeter fencing is six strands, with tube insulators on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th wires, all three hot. At corners, they are all ended with a 'figure 8' type insulator which is set out some to clear any bracing wires, which can contact the hot wires and create a ground. ALL of my posts are driven. Only the corner posts are a bit bigger, with a post brace on the top to the second post in the run. I tried spring strainers at first, and gave up on them as a big wsste of money. Nice idea, but after the initial stretch comes out of the wire, they stay tight enough with only occassional maintenance when I check and repair any problems- usually about once or twice a year. and don't overtigthen the wire- snug is plenty. Getting it too tight is only gonna pull staples out. Most internal gating is with spring gates, and the interior fencing three strand, but two will work fine. Those posts are about fifty feet apart, and are electrified from the perimeter and central alley way. My pasture is divided into 12 paddocks of about three acres apiece. The biggest secret, is a GOOD hot charger. The one and two mile ones are a POS and aren't worth diddly. And the solars are also junk. If it's cloudy for three days, you'd better be ready to chase the critters back in until the sun comes out again. Spend a few extra bucks and get a GOOD one that will charge several thousand miles, and knock and elephant back on his butt. They try it a couple of times, and leave it alone very quickly. A good little book for free can be had from Kencove fencing. It has everything you can use in hi tensile fencing with some good pictures. Their fencing is somewhat over built and fancy, so the 'KISS' principle is in order. They'll send you a catalog if you call them at 1-800-KENCOVE. One more thing- when I make my corner posts, I use a single strand of HT from the bottom of my corner post to the top of my second post, and a barn spike held top brace. The strand is wrapped in a figure 8 and snugged up by a regular strainer. It's simple and effective, and most of my runs are about a thousand feet. Any perimeter gates should be at least 16', or 2- 10' gates. Width there can be your friend at times. Good luck....

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