Tape, Wire and Rope

At Electric Fencing Direct we have tape, rope and wire for everyone !!

Rope and Tape Range

Value: A hardworking entry level product which gives a good zap and is ideal for small horses and paddocks.

Value Plus: A better quality product which is turbocharged for a better zap and which is ideal for all types of equestrian use from small paddocks to large ones.

Premium: The top of the range tape/rope which is incredibly strong, has the strongest zap and which has a 7 UV guarantee. Ideal for large paddocks and serious users.

If you are not sure which level of tape or rope you should go for then please just call 01360 440611 or email.

Wire Range

Polywire: Used for a variety of fencing purposes and very effective and flexible. Comes with between 3 and 9 strands of electric filament woven into it. The fewer strands the less conductivity the wire has. For example, 3 strand polywire is fine for cattle but for sheep we recommend 9 strand to get the zap past the wooly fleece !

Galvanised wire: A strong solid wire which is perfect for more permanent fence set ups. Reasonably flexible and a very, very good conductor.

Aluminum wire: The ultimate in wire in terms of flexibility and conductivity combined. Light and easy to work with and used for more permanent based systems on the whole.

Top Tips for tape, rope and wire

Don't tie them together, use the correct joiners, or you will lose your zap !
Use the correct type of insulators for corners and tensioning or you may earth your system !
Remember, the more filaments or strands the product has the better its strength and conductivity
If you are in a windy area consider rope, instead of tape, because it flaps around less
The lower resistance rating a tape/rope has the better the zap (conductivity) it will have
Try and use some wooden start/end posts if at all possible, they give the fence set up some structure and tension

For further information and advice please email or call us on 01360 440611.

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