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<blockquote data-quote="Running Arrow Bill" data-source="post: 37761" data-attributes="member: 9"><p>Avoid PVC pipe for cattle pens/management like the plague! Even "Schedule 40 or Schedule 80" PVC is not strong enough to hold cattle. PVC pipe also becomes brittle in very cold weather...breaks easily.</p><p></p><p>If you are looking for a "pretty" fence.... Use pipe (used or new well pipe in 2-3/8" or 2-7/8") and treat it with an acid wash first. Then, paint it with an oil-based primer (such as red oxide, or gray primer). Then, paint it with your favorite color of oil-based paint. Lots of work, but ends up pretty. Note: even non-painted pipe fencing will last many years without painting...rusting is more aesthetic than damaging. </p><p></p><p>Use the "well pipe" for posts and top & bottom rail. Then, use well sucker rod spaced every 6 to 9" between the pipe rails. Alternate: use the 4 x 4" or 2 x 4" "cattle panel" welded wire panels (#6 guage wire) attached to the pipe. Of course, you or someone else will have to do all this welding. Result: quality fence, peace of mind, keeps cattle in.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Running Arrow Bill, post: 37761, member: 9"] Avoid PVC pipe for cattle pens/management like the plague! Even "Schedule 40 or Schedule 80" PVC is not strong enough to hold cattle. PVC pipe also becomes brittle in very cold weather...breaks easily. If you are looking for a "pretty" fence.... Use pipe (used or new well pipe in 2-3/8" or 2-7/8") and treat it with an acid wash first. Then, paint it with an oil-based primer (such as red oxide, or gray primer). Then, paint it with your favorite color of oil-based paint. Lots of work, but ends up pretty. Note: even non-painted pipe fencing will last many years without painting...rusting is more aesthetic than damaging. Use the "well pipe" for posts and top & bottom rail. Then, use well sucker rod spaced every 6 to 9" between the pipe rails. Alternate: use the 4 x 4" or 2 x 4" "cattle panel" welded wire panels (#6 guage wire) attached to the pipe. Of course, you or someone else will have to do all this welding. Result: quality fence, peace of mind, keeps cattle in. [/QUOTE]
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