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5. Add these numbers together = ______ plus a minimum of 10’ for the distance between
ground rods = _______. This is the minimum length of Lead Out Wire you will need.
Consider allowing for some extra wire for possible additional ground rods, miscalculations
and/or changes in your fence design.
Poly Braid
TM
Splicer Connectors:
1. Count the number of End Posts and multiply by the number of strands = _____.
2. Count the number of fence lines that exceed 1000 feet and multiply by the number of
strands = ______.
3. Add one poly Braid
TM
splicer for each electrical connection.
4. Add these two numbers together = _________. This is the number of Poly rope
splicers you need.
Energizer:
See “Choosing your energizer” (Page 18)
Ground Rods:
You will require a minimum of 3 ground rods and probably more if your fields are large or
your soil conditions are poor. Use a minimum of three 8' grounds rods, or three 6' ground
rods.
Tensioning Kit:
You will need at least one ElectroBraid
®
tensioning kit to tighten the Braid
TM
. A second
tensioning kit is required for paddocks 1 acre and larger in order to properly tighten
the fence.
NOTE-Tensioning kits are re-usable tools and are not left on the fence.
