{"title":"Fence posts","description":"\u003cp\u003ePosts determine how sturdy and how flexible your fence is. This category contains step-in posts in lengths from 75 to 155 cm, in plastic, fibreglass and spring steel, a 150 cm permanent plastic post, and post caps that protect wooden posts from water getting in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTemporary or permanent?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a field you often re-divide, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/step-in-posts\"\u003estep-in posts\u003c\/a\u003e are the handiest: you push them into the ground with your foot and pull them out just as easily. The insulation is usually built in, so tape or rope hangs directly in the eyelets. For a permanent fence, use sturdier posts at the corners and by the gateway, with step-in posts or the permanent ZoneGuard plastic post in between if you like. Plastic posts do not conduct current themselves; wood and steel need separate insulators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich length?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e75 cm:\u003c\/strong\u003e low fencing, for example for poultry, small animals or screening off a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100–115 cm:\u003c\/strong\u003e sheep, goats, ponies and temporary division of a horse field.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e150–155 cm:\u003c\/strong\u003e large horses and cattle, or if you want several lines above each other.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBear in mind that part of the post disappears into the ground. So choose a post long enough for the top line plus the insertion depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaterial and shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlastic step-in posts with stirrup are light and come in green and white. Fibreglass-reinforced posts are slim and flexible. Round and oval spring steel posts with pigtail insulator are thin and sturdy, and can also be pushed into hard ground. For wooden posts, post caps are available in round (60 and 80 mm) and square (75 and 100 mm), and a 7 cm galvanised ground auger makes placing thicker posts easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuilding further\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor wooden or steel posts, you will find \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electric-fence-insulators\"\u003ering and tape insulators\u003c\/a\u003e, for the conductor \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electric-fence-tape-rope-and-wire\"\u003etape, rope and wire\u003c\/a\u003e. The ground auger and post caps are also in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electric-fencing-accessories\"\u003efencing accessories\u003c\/a\u003e. If you would rather work ready-made with posts already built into the net, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electric-fence-netting\"\u003eelectric fence netting\u003c\/a\u003e. Everything together: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/field-fencing\"\u003efield fencing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow far apart do I set fence posts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat depends on the conductor and the terrain. Tape catches more wind and needs support more often than rope or wire; on bends and uneven ground, set posts closer together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I still need insulators with plastic posts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, plastic step-in posts have eyelets or clips that take the conductor directly. Separate insulators are only needed with wooden or steel posts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich colour post should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhite stands out and helps horses see the fence; green blends into the landscape. Functionally there is no difference.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"instappaal-105-cm-ovaal-veerstalen-krul","title":"Step-in post 105 cm oval spring steel + pigtail","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFence post made of durable spring steel with pigtail insulator.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 105 cm\u003cbr\u003eEffective length above ground: 88 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZoneGuard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58966726803791,"sku":"PAAL010640-HAC","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/4186\/8111\/files\/PAAL010640.png?v=1790778149"},{"product_id":"instappaal-100-cm-glasvezel-versterkt","title":"Step-in post 100 cm glass fibre reinforced","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNylon fence post with a 3x longer lifespan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSuitable for rope, wire and tape up to 12,5 mm.\u003cbr\u003eFeatures 5 wire\/rope eyelets.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 100 cm\u003cbr\u003eEffective length above ground: 86 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZoneGuard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58966726869327,"sku":"PAAL010645-HAC","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/4186\/8111\/files\/PAAL010645.png?v=1790778152"},{"product_id":"instappaal-110-cm-rond-veerstalen-krul-wit","title":"Step-in post 110 cm round spring steel + pigtail White","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep-in post\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for all common ropes, wires and tapes. Thanks to the special plastic blend, breakage of the post is virtually impossible. High stability and a long lifespan are hallmarks of our plastic posts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for horses and cattle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5 rope\/wire eyelets + 5 tape eyelets up to 20 mm + 4 tape eyelets up to 40 mm.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 105 cm\u003cbr\u003eEffective length above ground: 90 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/promotion.hollandanimalcare.nl\/zoneguard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZoneGuard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58966726934863,"sku":"PAAL010671-HAC","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/4186\/8111\/files\/PAAL010671.png?v=1790778153"},{"product_id":"zoneguard-kunststof-instappaal-75-cm-groen","title":"ZoneGuard Plastic Step-in Post 75 cm green","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for sheep and wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e4 rope\/wire connections + 1 tape connection. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 71 cm \u003cbr\u003eEffective length above ground: 53 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZoneGuard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58966727197007,"sku":"PAAL029004-HAC","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/4186\/8111\/files\/PAAL029004.png?v=1790778155"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.fidello.us\/collections\/fence-posts.oembed","provider":"Fidello","version":"1.0","type":"link"}