Q: Is the fence tape safe for Humans?
A: If you touch the electric fence tape you will receive a strong shock, which is why a fence tester is recommended! One should not let small children play closely to it, and elderly people or people with a heart conditions should not get in contact with electric fences. Extreme caution should ALWAYS be used around electricity. Warning signs have to be displayed every 100 metres.
Q: Is it safe or dangerous for Horses ?
A: An electric fence is a psychological barrier rather than a physical one so the animal must be educated to respect the fence. The pain that an animal feels is short lived and does not physically harm the animal, unlike barbed wire, which can cause severe cuts and long lasting pain while also damaging the hide.
Q: What happens if the animals run into it? Does it break? Can it be easily repaired? A : The breaking point of the tape is 290 kilograms. So if a horse ends up going through, the tape will brake or stretch, with little or no injury to your horse. The tape can be simply and quickly repaired with a splicing buckle, depending on the location of the break, some insulators or tensioners may have to be replaced. Its a good idea to keep a couple spare parts on hand for emergencies.
Make sure also not to put the tape too close to the ground to help prevent a possible accident of a leg entangled in the tape.
Q : If the fence fails whose fault is it? What about potential injuries? A : Please be aware that horses spooked by animals, thunder, or any unexpected loud noises may panic and run straight into any fence no matter what its design! If the fence is built next to a road, in many states horse owners are liable for any damage caused by their horses to humans or to vehicles. Make sure your fence is properly installed with all the hardware recommended and sold by the manufacturer, make sure that the fence is built according to the risk involved and make sure the fence is maintained adequately and that the zapping from the charger is always more than 4000 Volts. As horse’s behaviour is not always predictable and no fence product is totally safe, there remains a potential for injury to horses. Therefore, StockGuard fencing system shall in no event be responsible for any injury to persons, horses or personal properties.
Q : What about the longevity of the tape?
A : When we invented the fencing tape in 1985 it was by far not as strong as the one we produce now (1/3 lighter) but we still have customers that use it as it was. Its longevity can go from 10 to 15 years depending on circumstances and the way it is installed. Mildew will not damage it. It is only an aesthetic matter. It is always better to turn off the fence before stormy weather. In a windy area do not exceed 3.6 metres between each post, and make sure you stress the tape enough with the proper tensioners. The tape has to be set up with our insulators & tensioners which are built so if the tape fl utters with the wind it does not get cut. The Universal insulators that you can buy anywhere are a copy of the model that we designed 20 years ago and they are inferior. We have improved the model since, but the competitors haven’t.
Q : What about the warranty?
A : StockGuard webbing is guaranteed at 290 kilograms break strength, free from defects and is warranteed for 5 years against deterioration under to normal weather conditions. Please see our Sales Terms and Conditions page 70
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