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Q. How do I hook 2 rolls of net together electrically?
A. There is a stainless steel clip(at right) on each end
of all nets. Just join the clips together by hand to
electrically connect the 2 rolls of net.
Q. Does net have to make a full circle for a pulse
to occur?
A. No. The pulse path is from the net to the soil then
back to the energizer. It’s a mistake to attach (electrically) the far
end of the net to the beginning.
Q. Is it ever safe to step over netting?
A. Doing so risks injury! Footwear and clothing (buttons, buckles) can
become entangled and cause falls; short nets are easier, obviously.
Never step over energized netting! To our knowledge no human
has ever been seriously injured by entanglement in non-energized netting,
but there is always a first time.
(inset) After turning on the energizer, test
the fence with a voltmeter. Voltage should be
at least 3000v.
NETTING FAQs 11
Drawbacks of Plus nets…
1. They are heavier and bulkier per foot than
standard nets.
2. They are more expensive—due to additional posts.
3. The extra posts per roll make 164 ft rolls difficult to
handle. That's why they are offered in 50 ft or 100 ft
in length.
When to use Standard nets…
1. For a straight fence line with no curves. Purchase
additional posts for corner support.
2. When your energizer is large/strong enough to
cope with the extra sagging and grass contact.
The key differences?
• Plus nets have additional posts, which means a
shorter distance between line posts.
• More posts mean less sagging between posts.
• Users who have tried both prefer Plus Nets.
When and where Plus nets excel…
1. For fences that involve curves, corners and
directional change. Added posts enable the
fence to better adapt to corners and curves with
minimal sagging. FiberTuff support posts are still
recommended at 90º corners.
2. When aesthetics are a concern. Less sagging = more
eye appeal.
3. When netting will be moved less often.
Plus vs
Standard Net
Plus Nets
6'8" between built-in line posts
Standard Nets
12' between built-in line posts
Designs with Plus options…
Electric Netting FAQs
Q. Does the net have to
be electrified?
A. Yes. Always. It’s a
serious mistake to not
electrify it. Why?
1. Nonelectrified
netting increases the
risk of entanglement
and death.
2. Nonelectrified netting
will not stop predators.
3. Animals will peck and
chew netting that is
nonelectrified.
Conclusion: A simple quick
shock is far better than death by
entanglement or by a predator.
More Netting FAQs, pp. 12–13