When tying off the wire at the strainer post it is important to make a good strong self locking knot.
For most fences it is recommended that 2.5mm (12½ ga.) high tensile wire be used. If you have long leadout wires
or have corrosion problems (from salt spray etc.), then a heavier gauge wire such as 3.15mm or 4mm should be
used.
NOTE: Never electrify barbed wire.
| WIRE TIES When tying off the wire at the strainer post it is important to make a good strong self locking knot. |
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It is important to make a good strong knot when tying off end strain insulators. Use a simple twist knot, wrapping the wire around itself at least 4 times, keep the insulator within 200mm (8") of the strainer post to prevent animals pushing between the insulator and strainer post.
| When tying off end strain insulators always tie the wires so they strain from the centre of the Insulator. |  |
WIRE JOINS
Incorrectly joined wires can be a major cause of power leakage. When joining wires together in the middle of a fence line use either a figure 8 knot or a reef knot.
Crimp sleeves can also form a strong, neat join.
| WIRE TENSION
Wire on an electric fence does not require the same tension as conventional fences. The recommended tension is between 80 - 100 kg (180 - 220lbs or 800 - 1000 Newtons). |
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| JOINT CLAMPS
When clamping wires always use Stafix joint clamps to ensure positive contact between the wires, in turn preventing loss of voltage. It is advisable not to use clamps of different metals as there is a high risk of causing electrolysis and accelerating corrosion, increasing the resistance on the fence line. |
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High quality insulators are important in preventing leakage from the fence line. Stafix insulators are designed for use with today's high powered energisers. They are made from UV stabilised high density polyethylene and have moulded shields to protect them from "tracking" i.e. current flowing across an insulator from an electrified wire to the post. |
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The following insulators are also available,however, they are not recommended for use with high powered energisers: |
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