Selecting the right electric fence polywire or polytape

Selecting the right fencing wire is an important factor in having a reliable and functional electric fence.In electric fence terms it is also known by such names as:Electric fence hot wireElectric fence poly wireElectric fence hot tapeElectric fence poly tapeElectric fence poly braidElectric fence Tape railElectric fence poly rope What is poly wire and polytape used for in electric fences ?Poly wires and poly tapes are primarily used in electric fences for their ability to improve the presence of an electric fence.It is a well proven fact that all animals including humans will recall (after varying amounts of exposure) that the higher visibility of the wire basically means "stay away". --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Safety benefits of polywire and poly tape. Its other primary use is to fence valuable stock when galvanized wire can cause heavy wounds and expensive vet bills.Horses are generally the worst for causing injuries while in panic.Its is also good for animals like dogs jumping fences.If an animal is entangled in the fence and strugles the poly products cause far less injury than plain fencing wire,galvanized wire and barbed wire which can cause very deep lacerations. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------What are all these funny names...How do I choose the right one for me?There are many different names for polywire and polytapes on the market some are not really suggestive of the actual product or what they can do for you.Past all these names there are a few factors in considering which one to choose:Where is it made?(Quality checks)Resistance values.What colour should i choose?What thickness should i use? (Poly wire,rope or tape)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Where is it made?Well we all know where the best place for your products to be made is here in Australia.While you product is designed for Australian conditions and generally of a far better quality it aslo supports jobs and cash flow within the agricultural industry along with others.Where ever possible buy Australian made and owned.Other quality cross checks:While being made in Australia is a good start there are several other factors that should be included i your product choice. Metal fibers:The most basic thing to consider is more and thicker wires are better. There are three basic wire configurations on the market:Copper wire:used in some fence products is highly conductive but it is not as strong as stainless steel and can fatigue, deteriorate, and break easily. Stainless steel: is heaps stronger but slightly less conductive. Mixed metal strands: can suffer corrosion if scratched resulting in shorter lifespan.We use only stainless wires in our products while they are slightly less conductive the strength difference and general resilience to wear is more significant.We make up for the slight conductive issues by having more and thicker metal fibers in our range than most others. The make of the product.Check that the poly wire or polytape is woven tightly.Loosely wound or woven poly products ( usually found in imported products ) can fall apart very quickly. Look for a nice tightly bound or woven product: