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122 POSTS
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6"
12"
22"
5"
4.25"
2"
0.5"
Of course the ideal electric
fence post would…
• Resist strain like a steel T post.
• Be nonconductive.
• Weigh and cost no more per ft than
3/8" diameter FiberRods.
Such a post isn’t possible, of course.
But FiberTuff posts are a major step up in
ease of use, safety and strength.
We offer 2 sizes with multiple heights
for each.
FiberRod Posts • Actual size c ross-secti on. • Fiberglass p ost. FiberTuff Posts • Actual size cross-section. • PVC post (6 internal fiberglass ribs enhance strength). PowerPosts • Actual size cross-section. • Polyethylene. 13 mm 1/2" 17 mm 11/16" 19 mm .75" 22 mm .87" 19mmPost Side-Strain—
Line Post Strength and Sizes
Post Comparisons
9mm 3/8" FiberTuff ™ features… • PVC with 6 unique internal fiberglass cables • 2 diameters: 19 mm/0.75" and 22 mm/0.87" • 7 height choices (18" to 48") • 2.5" long step-in foot plate • Easy to install/removeWhy measure deflection?
Because it matches a post’s relative
ability to resist the side strain of a fence
at corners and curves. All posts were
measured at 35" above the soil.
FiberTuff (FT) compared to:
a. Step-In Plastic PowerPosts, p. 124
• FT 22 is 2.5 times stiffer
(see side-
strain diagram).
• FT 19 slightly stiffer, similar in cost.
• FT is less likely to break.
• FT posts lack clips on the side that
snag netting.
• FT posts have a strong top—can be
tapped in with a hammer.
b. 3/8" FiberRods, p. 126
• FT 22 is 300% stiffer.
(See chart above.)
• FT 19 is 40% stiffer.
• FT posts have a top clip to hold net.
• FT posts have a step-in foot.
• FT posts don’t need a drive cap.
• FT posts are more expensive.
• FT posts are easier to use.
c. 11/16" FiberRods, p. 126
• FT is not as stiff (much less).
• FT is less expensive (up to 40% less).
• FT is much easier to install/remove.
Post Diameter—
FiberTuff 22 post supporting PermaNet 12/48/3 at
a corner. The netting is keeping chickens and other
small critters out of the garden. (inset above right)
Place a strand in the top cap.
1.
11/16" FiberRod.69" (17 mm)
35"
0.50"
2
. FiberTuff 22.87" (22 mm)
35"
2"
3
. 1/2" FiberRod.50" (13 mm)
35"
2"
4
. FiberTuff 19.75" (19 mm)
35"
4.25"
5
. PowerPost.75" (19 mm)
35"
5"
6
. 3/8" FiberRod.375" (9 mm)
35"
6"
7. NetPost 15.60" (15mm)
35"
12"
8
. NetPost 13.50" (13mm)
35"
22"
Outer diameter Height of test site Deflection with 2 lbs
Name
of the post
on each post
of side-strain
7
8
Standard NetPosts 13 and
15 hold netting well but need
added support (i.e. FiberTuff)
at curves and corners. NetPost
19 (not shown) has the same
deflection as FiberTuff 19 but
support is still recommended
at curves and corners.