How Do You Replace Electric Fence Insulators?
Electric fences are safe and humane way to keep livestock in and unwanted pests and predators out. Insulators are needed along the length of an electric fence to keep the wire from touching anything that might reduce the shock of the fence. Use the steps here to learn how to replace electric fence insulators. Inspect the entire fence line. Note any cracked, chipped or broken insulators on the wire or the fence posts. Cracks that do not jeopardize the flow of electricity are acceptable. Disconnect all power to the electric fencing before touching or removing damaged insulators. Some units have a break switch at the control box outside, and others operate off of the house’s main junction box. Trace the power source and disconnect. Remove the electric fence insulator from the wire or the post. Back the retaining screw from the post and allow the insulator to hang loosely. Unwrap the wire from the insulator carefully and remove the insulator entirely. Look at the wiring where the insulator
