White electric fence paddock polywire.
Electric fence wire vs polywire.
Like it s name suggest it is in the shape of a tape being thin and wide this is the most visible out of the range of electric fence poly products.
This fencing wire is white so more visible than the galvanised steel using 6 strands of stainless steel conductors made from polywire it is very durable as stainless steel is less prone to corrosion than other metals it is also less conductive but a milder shock is preferable for use with horses.
Let s take a look at the wire choices available and how they are best used.
Types of fence wire.
Knowing your fencing needs will allow you to more successfully select the wire type that best suits you and your livestock.
The most common types of electric fence wire are high tensile galvanized steel or aluminum wire poly tape poly rope poly wire.
Electric poly wire fencing while an electric poly wire fence lacks the strength of a steel wire fence it won t rust it is easier for animals to see and also has many practical applications.
Polyrope polyrope or braid is another excellent high visibility choice for fence line.
It is suitable for containing animals that don t move too quickly such as sheep or cattle rather than horses which move much faster.
Electric fence wire buying guide.
Polytape is stronger than polywire and larger in diameter usually inch.
Electric fence poly tape.
The polywire comes in lengths of 250m and 500m.
Polywire should not be used with continuous output chargers.
If you are looking for more strength buy poly tape for an electric fence.
The copper versions of polyrope offer the highest end of conductivity for your electric fence.
Use a poly wire tightener to maintain wire tension as needed.
Electric fence poly braid.
Like poly wire this is just like a polymer rope but generally quite thicker highly visible and safer than thinner wires.
Polywire can be re used again and again making it a convenient wire for temporary strip or rotational grazing and pet control.