Even if that particular fence post needs to be replaced, the flexibility of the Timeless post kept the high tensile wires from breaking. I think that if I was going to use Timeless Fence posts any place where the possibility of being struck by a falling tree, or if deer, elk, or moose might run into the fence at full speed, then I would not thread the wires through the holes in the posts. Instead, I would use small lengths of soft galvanized fencing wire, threaded through the holes, wrapped around the high tensile wires, and knotted/twisted on the opposite side of the post from where the animals would be contained. If a post ever needs replacing, regardless of the reason why, then not having the high tensile wires threaded through the holes, will greatly simplify the process of post replacement. Using both methodologies of wire attachment to the Timeless posts where most suitable, probably makes the most sense.
Thanks for the input Bruce and thanks for watching. The jury's still out on which method is better for attaching to those posts but your right, it did prevent the high tensile wire from breaking. We've got a lot of fence to put up yet so we'll be exploring different ways of doing things.
So far so good! You're right, and nothing has "bloomed" LOL, so I thing we're safe. As far as the fence goes, it could have been a lot worse. We were fortunate that it sprung back up so we didn't have to start dropping more posts immediately to keep the cattle in.
Doesn't look too bad, i would remove that post somehow...post up how you do that because i foresee needing to do that at some point ...maybe sawzalling at the holes and not nicking the high tensile....? I would just put another timeless tpost right beside it and attach with the metal ties that come with the steel tposts...you can put that in the hole for the Timeless and then grab it onto the high tensile and twist it around it. i put my timeless posts the same way you did with maximum high tensile /shock towards the livestock. good video, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the comment. I think you're right, and we're just going to replace it. Right not the cattle aren't out there so we haven't done anything with it. I'll pull it out with the loader tractor and set another one right where the old one was.
Used electric fence for 40 some year........ Ive learned......hard wire it to the power source so no one ever turns it off ! That way....no one ever forgets to turn it back on ! No need to disconnect the power. Learn to work with it. Use a sheet of styro foam to stand on for insulation.....besides your wearing dry shoes and sock..those are already insulators. Firmly take a hold of a hot wire......the spark is what hurts not the shock itself. Besides.... its good shock therapy ! Does the power company turn the power off when ever they replace a pole or do repairs ? Seldom if ever !
Not sure if you are serious? :-) I have my fencer plugged into a "smart plug" connected to our router. I can turn it on and off from my phone (from anywhere). I have a light on the fence visible from the house that tells me if the fence is off.
@@harvestvillage695 Of course Im serious about not turning the fencer off ! No need to ! If a person is that scared of a tiny shock... carry a 14 inch x 14 inch sheet of two inch styrofoam with you ....stand on it to do the work. Does the power company turn the lines off when they work on them to do basic repairs ? No....they work with it hot. Imagine if they turned the power off every time they wanted to make a change or connection ??? And yes...I never turn mine off.....unless the lighting hits it......then its dead anyway !
Looks like your posts are in backwards. The flat side of the post should be on the pressure side of the fence just like a regular tpost, looks like you have the ridge side on the pressure side. It may not have have folded as bad as it did if the post was facing the right way. It still should pop back up though.
We debated on how to set them but decided to put the narrow side in so the cattle had less surface area that isn't energized. Our farm is next to a four lane highway so we need to minimize the risk of them getting out. Your comment makes a lot of sense but our situation is unique. Thanks for watching!
Looks like it popped back up more than a metal fence would. Bonus: Firewood for this winter
I agree. If it was a steel post we'd have been out there another hour or two replacing it and tying the fence back in.
Even if that particular fence post needs to be replaced, the flexibility of the Timeless post kept the high tensile wires from breaking.
I think that if I was going to use Timeless Fence posts any place where the possibility of being struck by a falling tree, or if deer, elk, or moose might run into the fence at full speed, then I would not thread the wires through the holes in the posts. Instead, I would use small lengths of soft galvanized fencing wire, threaded through the holes, wrapped around the high tensile wires, and knotted/twisted on the opposite side of the post from where the animals would be contained.
If a post ever needs replacing, regardless of the reason why, then not having the high tensile wires threaded through the holes, will greatly simplify the process of post replacement.
Using both methodologies of wire attachment to the Timeless posts where most suitable, probably makes the most sense.
Thanks for the input Bruce and thanks for watching. The jury's still out on which method is better for attaching to those posts but your right, it did prevent the high tensile wire from breaking. We've got a lot of fence to put up yet so we'll be exploring different ways of doing things.
Another alternative is gripples. Repairs are great w/gripples. Ask @Mikemcelroy about it at timeless fence, He has the experience.
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Pretty impressive one hell of a fence got a lot of nice wires there that’s not poison ivy it’s Virginia five leaf
So far so good! You're right, and nothing has "bloomed" LOL, so I thing we're safe. As far as the fence goes, it could have been a lot worse. We were fortunate that it sprung back up so we didn't have to start dropping more posts immediately to keep the cattle in.
Doesn't look too bad, i would remove that post somehow...post up how you do that because i foresee needing to do that at some point ...maybe sawzalling at the holes and not nicking the high tensile....? I would just put another timeless tpost right beside it and attach with the metal ties that come with the steel tposts...you can put that in the hole for the Timeless and then grab it onto the high tensile and twist it around it. i put my timeless posts the same way you did with maximum high tensile /shock towards the livestock.
good video, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the comment. I think you're right, and we're just going to replace it. Right not the cattle aren't out there so we haven't done anything with it. I'll pull it out with the loader tractor and set another one right where the old one was.
Used electric fence for 40 some year........ Ive learned......hard wire it to the power source so no one ever turns it off ! That way....no one ever forgets to turn it back on ! No need to disconnect the power. Learn to work with it. Use a sheet of styro foam to stand on for insulation.....besides your wearing dry shoes and sock..those are already insulators. Firmly take a hold of a hot wire......the spark is what hurts not the shock itself. Besides.... its good shock therapy !
Does the power company turn the power off when ever they replace a pole or do repairs ? Seldom if ever !
I hate getting "poked". Been a master electrician for 20 years and don't like the feeling no matter what the source is. LOL!
Not sure if you are serious? :-) I have my fencer plugged into a "smart plug" connected to our router. I can turn it on and off from my phone (from anywhere). I have a light on the fence visible from the house that tells me if the fence is off.
@@harvestvillage695 Of course Im serious about not turning the fencer off ! No need to ! If a person is that scared of a tiny shock... carry a 14 inch x 14 inch sheet of two inch styrofoam with you ....stand on it to do the work. Does the power company turn the lines off when they work on them to do basic repairs ? No....they work with it hot. Imagine if they turned the power off every time they wanted to make a change or connection ??? And yes...I never turn mine off.....unless the lighting hits it......then its dead anyway !
Looks like your posts are in backwards. The flat side of the post should be on the pressure side of the fence just like a regular tpost, looks like you have the ridge side on the pressure side. It may not have have folded as bad as it did if the post was facing the right way. It still should pop back up though.
We debated on how to set them but decided to put the narrow side in so the cattle had less surface area that isn't energized. Our farm is next to a four lane highway so we need to minimize the risk of them getting out. Your comment makes a lot of sense but our situation is unique. Thanks for watching!
If it was barbed wire on t posts or treated posts you would have a ton of splicing to do
The fence looks tall for cows. What is the height?
We went with a 5' fence to the top with 6 strands. Yeah, it's tall for cows but it's cheap insurance if it keeps them in.
Try a heat gun with some pressure to straighten it. It might work.
So what ever happen with irt ? It's been some time .
Did the post eventually straighten out on its own?
A little bit, enough to keep the animals in. It'll need to be replaced.