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Electricians don't, but farmers do (for building barbed wire/electric fences). If the newbie is sent to a sufficiently well-stocked hardware store the joke can backfire. Great fun. http://www.amazon.com/Dutton-Lainson-405-Heavy-Duty-Stretcher-Splicer/dp/B00004YK6I/

You know that that makes me laugh? I have one of [these](Parmak Super Energizer 5 Low Impedance 110/120 Volt 50 Mile Range Electric Fence Controller SE5 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002YUWHA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-Ek3BbGJ50V3Z) in my kitchen

The post issue should be ok but, I would highly recommend stretching it as it keeps tension on the posts and makes them that much more durable. You could try using a post to stretch it but, investing in a wire stretcher was one of the best things I did.


http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00004YK6I/ref=mp_s_a_1_1/190-2691787-6737748?qid=1457795343&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=wire+fence+stretcher&dpPl=1&dpID=31TgCBN2DML&ref=plSrch

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Electrify the fence and put up a sign. Good ol' Red Snap'r should get the job done pretty well.

Squee!! Check out the new garden fencing we just bought! So excited for it to come in! My garden is going to be inspired by the garden Chip and Joanna Gaines from the show Fixer Upper on HGTV have on their farm.

It is so pretty!!

Well this will work just as well and give visual reassurance.

I used wiggle wire. I talked about it but it was during a wind gust so I cut it haha.

https://www.amazon.com/Bootstrap-Farmer-Spring-Wire-Channel/dp/B01N75VZ6D/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1522603417&sr=8-2&keywords=wiggle+wire

I use a 12v fence charger and portable battery for camping trips with my horses. If I added a solar panel and charge controller, it could run indefinitely. It's designed for 5 miles of fencing and produces a pretty good shock if touched. https://www.amazon.com/Zareba-EDC5M-Z-Battery-Operated-Electric/dp/B0079GH6K0

I had a situation just like this and I used a “ground screw”, the U model. It’s a bit of work but it works really well for exactly this.
Here’s a link:
American Ground Screw U-Model https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0787KBCS5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gK8PBbWKRP207

In this case there is a difference between driveway markers and Yard/Fence Posts. Driveway markers are generally colored in some way and flex too much.

I use these cores for full contact games and they are good for Broadsword lengths up to 30"

Here is the exact brand, though this listing is for a pack of 25:
http://www.amazon.com/Industries-8X48-Fence-Post-Fg-48/dp/B0039W9T6M/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=03K2W68P5VHSRPTFGS3M

like this ?

https://www.amazon.com/RanchEx-102569-Wire-Stretcher-Standard/dp/B01KJOJIU4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=35M26PSTACIFU&keywords=wire+stretcher&qid=1557804454&s=gateway&sprefix=wire+stre%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-1

Yeah the cross supports on the top are removable and keep it still when extended. I used round gate hinges so the bolts slide in and out like this I don’t have any locking when it’s folded but the door hinges are somewhat level and keeps the posts from extending on their own

Are you near a farm? These look like insulators.
https://www.amazon.com/Zareba-ICDW-Z-Donut-Corner-Insulator/dp/B005MNJHSQ/ref=asc_df_B005MNJHSQ

You can either slide larger posts over the existing posts, or use extension sleeves for the same sized post like these.

I think it's called Spring Wire and Lock Channel. I have catalogs from a couple places in my area and I think their prices are much cheaper, but here's an Amazon example: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BC4HAPA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_-N2IAbF3219DN

No joke, 2 joules is quite a bit of energy. You or I would not like contact with this type of fence for any amount of time.

https://www.amazon.com/Silver-Streak-200-Lightning-Diverter/dp/B00P1CG2GI/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1494202287&sr=8-9&keywords=joule+electric+fence

$50 on amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Electric-Energizer-250-Feet-Aluminum-Containing/dp/B00O76E0VS?keywords=electric+fence&qid=1536093584&sr=8-3&ref=mp_s_a_1_3

I used this Parmak Magnum Solar-Pak 12 Low... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00099FAJI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share. And yes walked through one side and out the other. I just put up cattle fencing inside the electric fencing to give them pause so they can’t just walk through and maybe they will get a shock to a sensitive area and turn around. Also have a solar powered motion activated light to help startle them.

Also just so I make sure I know what your are talking about this is what I should buy, right?

It’s a electric fence post

I don't see it anywhere near by

https://www.amazon.com/Barbed-Smooth-Wire-Fence-Stretcher/dp/B01N5FU8FN

https://www.amazon.com/RanchEx-102569-Wire-Stretcher-Standard/dp/B01KJOJIU4/

I use this for my kids

Spoiler: My kids are dogs

I have an elec wire, made for dogs. My dogs touch it once and never go back.

I got this one at the local Feed and Grain store.

https://www.amazon.com/Electric-Energizer-250-Feet-Aluminum-Containing/dp/B00O76E0VS/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1549063156&sr=8-14&keywords=electric+dog++fence

I actually have this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00099FAJI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1. It's a 30 mile solar charger. I have it attached to (2) 100' premier 1 goat and sheep netting.

Wiggle wire and locking channel. http://www.amazon.com/Wiggle-Channel-Greenhouse-Spring-U-Channel/dp/B01BC4HAPA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1458595181&sr=8-3&keywords=wiggle+wire

Screw the locking channel to a 2x4 or other piece of wood then wiggle wire your poly film into the locking channel.