{"title":"Step-in posts","description":"\u003cp\u003eA step-in post is an electric fence post with a foot tread or spike that you push into the ground with your foot, without a hammer or auger. The conductor hangs directly in the post's eyelets or pigtail. We have them in plastic (75, 105 and 150 cm), with stirrup (115 and 155 cm), in fibreglass (100 cm) and in spring steel (105 cm oval and 110 cm round).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich step-in post for which job?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eStrong point\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eNote\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePlastic with stirrup\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSturdy foot tread, many attachment points\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHard, dry ground makes stepping in harder\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFibreglass reinforced\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSlim and flexible\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFewer attachment points, insulators needed to fix the conductor\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSpring steel with pigtail\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThin, also goes into stiff ground\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThe steel itself conducts: the conductor must hang in the insulated pigtail\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePractical tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet step-in posts in line with the conductor, so the tape does not pull at an angle. On a bend or at a gateway, they hold less force; there, use a sturdier corner post or tension the conductor off with an end insulator. In drought, stepping in is harder: first make a hole with an iron pin. And for horses, preferably choose white posts, so the line stays clearly visible in the grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat goes with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA step-in post is only one component. You only choose it well once you know which conductor you will use and how long the line will be. The whole range of posts, including permanent plastic posts and post caps, is in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fence-posts\"\u003efence posts\u003c\/a\u003e. Looking for something to hang in them? See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electric-fence-tape-rope-and-wire\"\u003etape, rope and wire\u003c\/a\u003e; the energiser that puts everything live is in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electric-fence-energisers\"\u003eelectric fence energisers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow deep should a step-in post go into the ground?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep enough that it stands firmly and the foot tread rests on the ground. In soft ground, it helps to set the post a little deeper or to place the posts closer together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes all tape fit a plastic step-in post?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost plastic posts have eyelets for tape, rope and wire. With wide 40 mm tape, check that the eyelet is large enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I leave step-in posts up all year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, but they are designed to be moved. For a permanent fence, sturdier posts at corners and gateways are wise.\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\/step-in-posts.oembed","provider":"Fidello","version":"1.0","type":"link"}