Tension High-Tensile Wire with Ratchet Strainer
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Fencing Like A Pro...Knot tying..Pulling wire tight and more!
What happens here
To ensure maximum tension and longevity of the high-tensile electric fence, use a ratchet strainer. This particular strainer is a 'Strain Right XT-1', which allows the wire to be threaded directly through it without a break, preserving conductivity for a 'hot wire'. Once the wire is threaded through, use a ratchet handle or an adjustable wrench to turn the spool and tighten the wire. This method provides superior tension compared to manual stretching and ensures a consistently straight and effective fence line. The ratchet allows for precise control over the wire's tension.
Goal: Achieve optimal tension on the high-tensile electric wire.
Tools and materials
- High-Tensile Electric Wire — The wire to be tensioned
- Ratchet Handle / Wrench — Operating the ratchet strainer
- Ratchet Strainer — Tensioning the high-tensile wire