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Line Tensioning Wire

High-grade, galvanised and green plastic coated line tensioning wire available.

Used to create tension between posts in many types of fencing including: chain link fencing, stock fence, hexagonal wire fencing, rabbit fencing and wire mesh.

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Installation Instructions

  • For a Tension Wire Fence

  • For Any Type of Fencing

  • For T Posts

To Do Explanation

Step 1 – Mark the Post Location

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Mark the post location with a distance of 2-2.5m apart from each other.

Step 2 – Dig Holes

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Dig a hole to place your posts into. The depth of the hole should be around a 3rd of the post.

 

Use a spirit level to ensure the posts are straight.

Step 3 (Optional) – Cement in Posts 

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Pour concrete into the holes then place your posts into the concrete.

Step 4 – Mark Wire Location

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Mark where each strand of wire should be on the first and last post.

Step 5 – Attach Wire to Start Post

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Attach the first strand to the bottom of the starting post.

 

Hook the wire around the post, twist it back and wrap it around itself 4-5 times to hold the tension.

Step 6  – Attach Radisseur to Last Post

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Using a separate piece of wire, attach a radisseur to the last post.

Step 7 – Attach Wire to Radisseur

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Cut the first line of tensioning wire leaving an extra 10 cm of length.

Weave the wire through the hole located in the middle of the radisseur.

Step 8  – Tension the Wire

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Use pliers to twist the pin on the radisseur in a clockwise direction.

Alternative Option

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If you don’t have a radisseur, you can twist the wire around the post and wrap it around itself 4-5 times.

This method will not create as much tension compared to using a radisseur.

Step 9 – Attach to Middle Posts

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Attach the wire to the middle posts using staples. Allow a little room for the wire to move inside the staple.

 

 

 

Alternative Option

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In case of metal posts, where there aren’t any pre-drilled holes, cut a piece of wire and use it to secure the line wires one by one to each intermediate post.

Step 10  –  Repeat Steps 5-9

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Attach the rest of the wire by repeating steps 5-9.