Gate Handle Sets: Everything for a Gateway in Your Electric Fence

Gate Handle Sets: A Complete Gateway in One Pack

Gate handle sets bring together everything you need for a gateway in your electric fence. Depending on the version, a set contains the insulated handle with spring, matching gate handle insulators and connecting parts for the conductor. You do not have to gather parts one by one, and you can be sure that hook, insulator and handle fit together. That saves time when building the fence and spares you a second order for a part you forgot.

From a Single Handle to an Electric Gate Kit

The simplest set consists of one gate handle with spring and two insulators, one for each side of the gateway. For fields fenced with bungee rope there is a dedicated bungee gate set that stretches and pulls itself back. Larger solutions such as an electric gate kit with several rows of conductor or a retractable electric gate set provide everything for a whole entrance. So you can choose, depending on width and species, how much convenience your gateway should offer.

What to Look For When Choosing

First consider which conductor your fence uses. Tape needs a wide clamp connector, while polyrope and polywire work with an eyelet or rope clamp. Then count the rows of conductor, because each row needs its own handle. For a horse paddock with three tapes, that means three handles. Sheep and goats usually need more rows set lower down, so the number of handles grows accordingly.

Frequently asked questions

Is a set better value than individual parts?
For a new gateway, yes, because all the parts match and you will not forget anything. Individual parts make sense if you only want to replace one broken handle or insulator.

Can I fit a gate handle set to wooden posts?
Yes, gate handle insulators are usually screwed into wooden posts. For metal posts or T posts there are separate insulators with a matching bracket.

How do I stop horses from unhooking the gate handle?
Hang the handle so that the hook opening points downwards and the spring is slightly tensioned. Curious horses like to play with loose handles, and a taut gateway tempts them far less.