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The type of fence post you will need to use in your electric fence system depends foremost on the purpose of the fence. There are other factors to consider as well.

Do you want to create an area where livestock will graze temporarily? Or do you want a strong, durable permanent fence to contain livestock for a long period of time?

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Check with your gas company and other utilites before you dig! Buried gas lines, electrical lines and water lines can result in serious injury or death if you puncture them or come in contact with live wires.

Your selection will depend on the animal being controlled, topography, price, fence type (portable, temporary, or permanent), and the expected lifetime of the fence.

Use wood posts at corners and ends due to the extra strain at these locations. Line posts need only support the wire between the corner posts.

Don’t worry about spacing posts evenly other then for appearance. On level terrain they can be further apart; on uneven terrain, posts need to be spaced wherever there is a high or low spot.

Hilly terrain fence post spacing

On hillsides, posts should be installed perpendicular to the slope. This keeps the wire at the proper height and spacing and prevents it from binding on insulators or clips.

If using wood or steel fence posts, make sure the fence wires cannot touch the posts.

Place brace posts along the fence line when you have multiple wires running along a lengthy fence line.

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Zareba® provides strong-durable fence posts. Make sure the corners and ends are strong to withstand the tension at those spots.