Posts - High Tensile Electric Fence
Post Selection and Spacing
Because the distance between posts in a high tensile system can be 30 90 feet,
and the wire is under tension, wood posts are recommended.
Line posts should be a minimum 4" in diameter with 6-8 inch diameter posts used
for corner posts and gate posts. In some cases t-posts may be used for line
posts.
Post Length
When purchasing posts, be sure to allow additional length for sinking
posts into the ground. As a general guide, the overall post length should be
the depth driven into the ground, plus the height of the top wire, plus
2-inches.
Post Spacing
Post spacing depends on many factors, including the animal being
controlled, the number of wires used, the number of spacers between posts, the
amount of animal pressure (the more animals per acre, the less distance between
posts) and the terrain.
The number of wires also determines the type of bracing used at corners and
gate openings.
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