Collection: Tape, Wire and Rope

An interrupted power line is essential when using an electric fence. There are numerous conductor materials available including tape, rope and wire. Which conductor material to choose from depends on your desired use. So, tape, rope or wire - what do you choose? The primary concern is visibility. For many animals an electric fence acts as a psychological barrier and they must be able to see it to avoid it. Products which offer a higher contrast with the surrounding environment are more likely to be effective. Tapes and ropes are more common in equine applications. Poly-tapes, ropes and wires conduct power through thin metal conductors running through the length. The more metal in a fence line the more efficient it will be. Products with a combination of both steel and copper material conduct the most effectively. A lower Ohm value indicates the product offers less resistance to the energy flowing through it and thus will take the power further.