How to Set the Tension on a 1/4-Inch Electric Braid
Electric fences are useful for protecting the home and garden from outside dangers, such as burglars or animals. The electric component of the fence is composed of several wires, known as "braids," that run from post to post. Over time, these posts could move due to weather and other natural occurrences, which causes your braids to lose tension. Occasionally, you must set the tension on your braids to ensure that your fence operates as efficiently as possible. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Safety goggles
- Tensioning kit (ratchet rope, S-hook, rope ratchet, braid clamp)
- Lighter
- Electrical tape
- Utility Knife
Instructions
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Power down your fence. Tie one end of your ratcheting rope to the small end of your S-hook. Run the other end of the rope through the rope ratchet, starting at the top, going around the ratchet wheel and back out in the opposite direction.
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Wrap the end of the rope with the S-hook around your electric fence's post. Put your safety goggles on.
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Attach the braid clamp to a point on your electric braid near your post. Attach the S-loop on the rope ratchet to the loop on the clamp.
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Pull as hard as you can on the braid through the wire ratchet to create slack. When you can't pull anymore, loosen the split bolt connector that fastens the braid to the post. Pull the slack through the connector, then re-tighten it. The tension on your braid is now set.
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Wrap electrical tape around the slack part of the braid, near the post. Cut the braid at this point with your utility knife, and melt both cut ends with a lighter.
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Repeat the process at the other posts of your electric fence. This will ensure that the braid is as tight as possible.
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