will barb wire work if isulated properely for electric fence


SPEEDY , Wednesday, 11th of August 2010 03:55:16 AM

short stretch of wire 12v power glass insulaters
 
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Cowboy , Thursday, 12th of August 2010 05:45:51 PM

Sure will.  
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If moisture causes trouble you might have to get better insulators and a  
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MC DREAMIE , Friday, 13th of August 2010 05:44:53 AM

Barb wire is OK to use but .You will need insulators that wont  
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short out in the rain when carrying 1200Volts, for this to work properly,  
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12V insulators will give you trouble!  
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Here is a tip .dirt cheap insulators can be made from old spark plugs!  
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dare bear , Saturday, 14th of August 2010 09:32:53 AM

Yes  
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Trip , Sunday, 15th of August 2010 08:25:13 AM

It is commonly used here in the south for cattle.  
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Scrat , Monday, 16th of August 2010 09:38:35 AM

i don't see why it wouldn't but i didn't know it had to be  
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Monk , Tuesday, 17th of August 2010 08:46:55 PM

If you have barbed wire that is enough to keep away from..  
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never mind electrifying it..!!  
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