Hi all! New to this. My contractor installed my fence with the t-posts backwards so I can’t install the insulators for my electric fence. It needs to be on the inside because 2 of my angelic but mischievous goats keep getting out underneath the fence. Switching the posts out is not an option because I no longer have the money to pay for help. I’m a 43/f who grew up in the suburbs that tries to do what I can on my own. This is the only holdup I have.
by erineku
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There are insulators for t posts that are backwards. I have electric lines on both sides of my t posts. You should be able to find them online
Search “t-post reverse insulator” at Amazon, favorite farm store, etc.
I actually prefer this configuration for my goat fencing since they aggressively rub/push against the fence. Seems sturdier to have the fencing push into the posts. As others mentioned you can get reverse insulators to accommodate.
The fence should be on the same side of the t post as the animals. Like if it’s a square enclosure, the fence should be facing in to keep animals in, or facing out to keep animals out.
They make electric fence spacers for either side of the t post, but it sounds like if your goats are on this side of the fence, the contractor did install it backwards (assuming there’s not a pushier animal on the other side as well).
Gallagher makes an insulator that will install on either side of a t post or a round post. I’ve started using them for any of my fences for simplicity. [link](https://www.gallagherfence.net/products/universal-5-offset-insulator)
If you intend to use electric fencing to keep the goats from pushing, breaking wire welds on that 2×4″ spacing, and deforming the fence,
it’s key to ensure that the fence is ‘hot’ enough but not too hot for the goats. Multiple grounding rods are a must and keeping those grounding rods somewhat moist to do their job is key.
Reversible t-post clips at tractor supply – i prefer the new style ‘orange’ clips that are circular but they only go on the flat surface of the tpost, facing indward and they don’t decay like the less expensive yellow ones that stand off.
How is the t-post backwards? That’s how it’s designed to be used