Zareba A-48B 4-Inch Step-In Fence Post - Electric Fence System Post - 50 Posts, Black

I used releasable fasteners to secure 4’ Trident fencing to these step-in posts to create a temporary dog pen that was sizable enough to allow the dogs to run, but temporary enough to not violate our HOA rules. I can put this up and take it down in minutes thanks to the step-in feature. The key for me is the step-in spike built into the posts bottom. They are long enough to hold the post securely and temporary enough to pull right out. Is it perfect for everyone? Probably not. The corner posts were bending so I’m glad I ordered more posts than I thought I needed so I could add posts where necessary. So far, they have been perfect to keep our 75lb & 60lb dogs contained and safe.

An inexpensive fence post that is sturdy and easy to install. You simply use your foot to push the post into the ground. The plastic is fairly rugged and sturdey. I would recommend them for medium duty.

A no brainer. Easy set up all around.

I've used these posts for a few months now, and they have worked very well and are easy to use. The price is right if you need these quantities, far lower price than you can get them elsewhere. The multiple brackets fit either tape or wire, and they hold the wire well (it won't come out if simply pushed up). For cattle I used the 2nd from the top, but it would be quite easy to put two wires at different heights. I used a spacing of 6', which is quite secure. Right now I'm using them in a new pasture that is not totally fenced, making an enclosure 100x100x100' with the fourth side being existing fencing. At the two corners I put T-posts because the corner would be the place stress would be most likely to bring a post down. You could round the corners pretty easily without the T-posts.The posts are moderately strong, but I would not recommend them for hard, dry, frozen, or very rocky soil without either wetting or using something to make a pilot hole. I've used them only in wet pasture, and for that, I used a combination of the foot step and pushing down from the top. All 50 went in without a glitch. However, when I hit an occasional rock, I could feel flex in the foot step that gives me concern of some other reviewers, namely that the foot step could break off. I have not used them in very cold or freezing weather, and I would be concerned about the plastic becoming brittle.Finally, the best use of these posts is probably not for primary enclosures, which I'm using right now since the fence on the new pasture is not complete. I have just one feeder steer, and I open a gate to let him in morning and chase him out and close it at night. He leaped the fence one time in a fit of exuberance, hit the wire (actually polystrand synthetic with small stainless wires within it); good thing was that the posts flexed and did not break or come out of the ground, making flexibility so the wire did not break. The bad part was that he took off -- but chasing him back in was facilitated by simply laying down about 5 fenceposts and re-inserting them after he was inside. I've also watched herds of up to 12 deer grazing on the new grass and encountering the wire, getting shocked. Some would run away, others would leap and come down on the wire -- but no breakage or removed posts. This winter I will complete the primary fence on this pasture and use these posts simply to subdivide the pasture to rotate grazing. I'd not suggest these for primary enclosures for cattle -- but they're probably OK for sheep.

Many reviewers use this fence post for purposes other than what it was designed for: electric fencing. I use it with a two-wire system to keep sheep and alpaca in a pasture (and keep our dogs out). The poles are easy to insert (and remove) from the ground- are pretty sturdy (but bendable). The goal is really not high sturdiness for an electric fence post. Several post clips allow adjustment of your wire/tape height. It's easy to detach the wire and move it to a different clip when necessary.I have occasionally used these poles to construct a temporary fence using plastic safety fencing. Not too difficult to build- but removing the fence from the clips can be tedious. In addition, our relatively small alpaca tested the fence to get to some vegetation and easily pushed it over, and broke some of the posts. Other than as a temporary solution, I can't generally recommend these for non-electric fence purposes.

If you’re wanting a temp fence and easy to install, use these. Make sure you step them into the ground!

They break easily. I've seen better. The slots make it difficult to remove polywire line.

First the woodchuck stripped my lettuce, but it grew back. Then a rabbit nibbled the new leaves down to the stalk. I decided I needed a fence around my 2 raised beds before they struck again. These stakes are easy to use and will most likely work for many seasons.

These posts are surprisingly sturdy. We have used them for several months and moved them as we’ve moved our calves and none have broken yet.

Bought these to temporarily fence in our backyard for our two dogs in a new house we just moved into, until we put up our fence. They are everything I hoped for and more. Easy to push in to the ground with the step and metal spike. The plastic roll of fencing has been up for over 2 weeks in high winds and has not moved at all. The stakes are exactly where they were inserted. Highly recommend!

Easy to install, not that solid.

Step in post to assist in my electrical paddock.

Used to put up a temporary 3 ft x 200 ft fence