Good quality and correct selection is essential to ensure the efficiency of the fence. The choice depends on the type of posts & conductor being used. Because of the different make up of polyrope, polytape, steel wire and twine most will have insulators which are made solely for them and some fence insulators can be used for several types of conductor.
Careful attention must be paid to which insulators are chosen for your electric fence and how they might affect it’s performance. Obviously you’ll look to get the right ones to go with the conductor you want but it’s advisable to take into consideration whether they are to be used permanently or temporarily and the speed and hassle of installation and removal. For instance putting up an electric fence with ring instulators for 20mm tape is quick and painless when using a drill chuck but if it were done using clamping fence insulators then it would take considerably longer.
For a temporary electric fence, the ring insulators would be fine but for a permanent barrier, the rubber cushioned or clamping insulators would hold the tape more securely. Using these would eliminate any ‘wind-rub’ and should there be a break on the line at any time, the tape would be held in position and not run through the insulators and flap in the wind.
If you are in any way confused about which insulators would be suitable for your short or long term requirements please don’t hesitate to get in touch.