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The Posts
____________StockGuard Fits Any Post!____________
The StockGuard tape can be installed on:
Wood post, Round wood post, Metal t-Post, Pipe post, Fiberglass posts, Rebars,
Trees, and T-Post-Guard sleeves over T posts.
Our insulators and tensioners are designed to fi t them all.
Our ('1,2cm’) Fiber glass posts (#7A) have a smooth surface fi nish.
Our T-post-Guard sleeves (#TPwh, #TPbr, #TPgr) comes in a kit of 25 T-Post covers
+ 25 caps + 100 insulators.
Wood posts and t-posts have to be purchased locally.
____________The Distance Between Posts____________
The distance between the posts can be set between 2.4 m to 5 m, but should never exceed 5 m
Post spacing should be reduced to 3m to 3.6m for wind speed above 96 kilometres per hour.
To calculate the number of posts, divide the length in feet of the area that is going to
be fenced by the spacing in centimetres between posts.
How to Set the Posts
At the corners and at the gate
The corner posts or gate posts have to be strong since they take the major part of the strain of the fencing: wood post, heavy duty T-post set in concrete, and metal pipes are all valid options as corner posts or gateposts. For sandy or rocky soil you will have to brace them.
1. Drive your corner posts, gate posts and end posts.
2. Make a straight line 25cm above ground by stretching string between each end post.
3. Install the tensioners at each ends of the string on the end post.
On the fence line
1. Along the same string drive the intermediate posts every 5 m maximum
2. Set the insulators on these posts following the string’s straight line.
3. Repeat the process for each strand of tape.
...I never cared for or considered electric tape before, because when I seen it used on other farms and paddocks, it looked like CRAP. Flapping in the wind, sagging, etc... StockGuard is the best I’ve seen, looks professional, safe, attractive, and I suppose it does, because it is. I wish I did this a long time ago, I’m looking forward to a maintence free fencing system. Thank you for creating a product that horse owners can truly rely on for safety and durability. N. L Cameron, North Carolina