INSULATED RATCHET STRAINER PLASTIC EF-33 THUNDERBIRD 829041

Mount the strainer on a sturdy post at the start of your fence line, ensuring the insulated plastic body doesn't contact the post or earth. Attach your electric fence wire to the terminal, then use the ratchet mechanism to tension the wire to firm resistance — you want it tight enough to stay straight but not so tight you strip the wire. Check the tension after a few days as wire can settle, and re-tension as needed. Tips: Keep the plastic insulation clean and dry; dirt and moisture bridging the terminals will leak current and weaken your fence. Always wear gloves when adjusting the ratchet under tension, and consider installing a spring or gate hinge on heavily-used crossing points to prevent constant re-tensioning from stock pressure.