{"title":"Electric fence wire, tape \u0026 rope","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe conductor is the part of your fence that the animals see and feel. On 200 or 400 metre rolls, you will find tape here in 10, 20 and 40 mm widths, 6 mm rope, 3 mm plastic fencing wire, 2 mm aluminium wire and galvanised steel wire, mostly from ZoneGuard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTape, rope or wire: weighing it up\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eTape\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eRope\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eWire\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eVisibility\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHigh, especially 40 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWind\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCatches a lot of wind\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLittle\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHardly any\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOften used for\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHorses, temporary divisions\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHorses, permanent paddocks\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCattle, long runs\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eWide tape stands out most, but in an open, windy spot it flaps and wears faster. Rope combines good visibility with calmer behaviour in the wind. Wire is the least visible, but strong and easy to tension over long distances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat to look for when choosing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of conductors:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 20 mm tape comes in versions with 4 and with 9 strands. More conductors distribute the current better and keep working longer if one breaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e white and white-black are easy to see against green grass; black, brown or white-green blend in more quietly with the landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasic or Plus:\u003c\/strong\u003e ZoneGuard sells tape, rope and wire in two lines. If in doubt, compare the product details on conductors and breaking strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e multiply the number of lines by the perimeter, plus a bit extra for corners and gateways.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJoining and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreferably do not knot tape or rope together: a knot creates resistance and can eventually burn through. Tape and rope connectors and connecting leads are in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electric-fencing-accessories\"\u003efencing accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, matching holders in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electric-fence-insulators\"\u003einsulators\u003c\/a\u003e. Keep tape under tension but not as tight as a string, so it can shrink in the cold. The energiser is in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electric-fence-energisers\"\u003eelectric fence energisers\u003c\/a\u003e, the posts in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fence-posts\"\u003efence posts\u003c\/a\u003e. For horse owners there is a separate selection: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electric-fencing-for-horses\"\u003etape and rope for horses\u003c\/a\u003e. The overview is under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/field-fencing\"\u003efield fencing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many rolls do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMultiply the perimeter of your field by the number of lines and divide by the roll length, 200 or 400 metres. Allow a little extra for corners, gateways and joins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs galvanised wire also electric fence wire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGalvanised steel wire conducts current and can serve as a conductor in a permanent fence, provided you fix it to the posts with insulators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I join old and new tape?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, with a good tape connector. Do check whether the conductors in the old tape are still intact; broken strands cause sparks and power loss.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"draad-verzinkt-2-5-mm-625-m","title":"Galvanised wire 2,5 mm 625 m","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor permanent fencing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength: 625 m, diameter: 2,5 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Merkloos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58965373059407,"sku":"DRAA00012-HAC","price":99.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/4186\/8111\/files\/DRAA00012.png?v=1790771032"},{"product_id":"draad-verzinkt-1-8-mm","title":"Galvanised wire 1,8 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor permanent fencing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength: 250 m\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 1,8 mm.\u003cbr\u003eResistance: 0,05 Ω\/m\u003cbr\u003eBreaking strength: 200 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZoneGuard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58965374927183,"sku":"DRAA044504-HAC","price":27.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/4186\/8111\/files\/DRAA044504.png?v=1790771056"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.fidello.us\/collections\/electric-fence-tape-rope-and-wire.oembed","provider":"Fidello","version":"1.0","type":"link"}