Set smarter boundaries with an I-post electrified suspension fence

Welcome to the next chapter in building a high-performance fence. The previous chapter covered how to use the Mega Anchor for a quick and versatile strainer post.

In this chapter you’ll learn about the materials that go into constructing a strong and adaptable fence.

Suspension and power are the ultimate ingredients to a high-performance fence.  They pair perfectly with your mega anchor strainer post to start your fence line.

Then you need the Gallagher I-post to maintain the tension along your fence.

What is an I-post?

The I-Post allows you to fence further with less material. I-posts sit above the ground and hold the tension on your fence, allowing it to flex and sway with whatever comes up against it.

I-posts have multiple hole configurations to align with traditional steel posts. There are four I-post lengths designed for different fencing needs:

Domesticated livestock containment

Feral exclusion 

Conservation

The name I-post was inspired by the structural steel I-shaped beams used in the construction industry. 

I-Posts have also been designed to nestle perfectly into “Y” shaped steel posts. This stops the fence wire from contacting the steel post and creating faults in your fence system.

These design considerations have made the I-post popular with farmers and fencing contractors as it offers flexibility without complexity. 

The fully insulated post material also removes the need for additional insulators. Suspended I-Posts have no contact with the ground, enabling fence voltage to carry further, with less chance of faults occurring.  

All these features make an I-post perfect for a suspension fence.

How does a suspension fence work?

Suspension absorbs the impacts of animals challenging a fence and gives a memorable  but safe shock to the animal. This changes their behaviour and the animal soon learns to leave the fence alone.

I-posts are suspended on the fence line every 4 metres, with the third I-post clipped to a steel post driven into the ground. That’s 12 metres between steel post supports. This also makes the Mega Anchor ideal for remote areas where transporting heavy equipment can be too difficult.

The clips that hold I-posts are made of high-tensile wire and require a simple twist to secure the post to the line. Only two clips are required per I-post.

The benefits of I-post fencing 

Suspension fencing needs less material because it uses electricity as an active deterrent. 

Reasons the I-post has been so popular:

• Simple solution
• Less Posts required per metre
• 25-32% cheaper cost than most traditional fencing
• Less steel per KM
• UV stablised to handle harsh sun
• Flexible during flood events
• Perfectly insulated
• Backed by a 10-year guarantee.

An I-Post with power can be added to an existing traditional fence as a leaning offset. 

Once you decide to go down the electrified suspension fencing path, your next step is to decide on the right energizer to power your fence.