Pvc Pipe For Electric Fence Posts

Nebraska rancher tom larson uses 3 4 in.

Pvc pipe for electric fence posts.

In this video we ll show you how we put up an affordable electric fence using pvc pipes and. It is more durable and less maintenance intensive than wooden rail fencing. In our background i wanted to build a pvc fence that goes from post to post of a patio. Attractive affordable and easy to install.

2 x 2 x 5 t post sleeves can be used to cover unsightly and dangerous t posts or to complete the white rail look for a fraction of the cost of vinyl. So i decided to rebuild it using pvc pipe. But pvc pipe offers an attractive and safe alternative to wire fencing for horses. White vinyl routed fence corner post vinyl fencing has do it yourself friendly styles to professional grade fencing.

With an exceptional variety of different styles 5 with an exceptional variety of different styles 5 in. Push in a length of pvc pipe to the depth of 18 inches or however far you prefer. Originally i build the fence out of wood but it only lasted 3 years and then started to rot because of the rain. Dacromet screws are perfect for attaching universal insulators item jr16 jr16w to the sleeve.

Mother earth news staff secure the fence wire to the fence posts with loops of electrical wire. Pvc posts work better than steel posts because they re smaller and more flexible says larson. Pipe fencing is highly visible making it ideal for preventing horses from colliding with the fence. Pvc pipes to make an electric fence for pig pen.

We have a problem on the homestead. The goats keep getting out. The cost of materials makes it more affordable than poly vinyl rail or metal tube fencing. The wire runs through a hole he drills near the top and is held tight by a cotter pin.