Isle of Lewis Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 I'm paying £22 for a pack of 20 medium gripples, any good deals going for say 200 medium gripples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premnayloon Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 Give his in Inverness a call see if they will do cheaper or call tornado in crieff, they will post to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt on the Moors Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 I'm sure I'm getting more gripples that don't grip the wire properly- I love gripples but find it annoying when they let the wire slip under even moderate load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodman0148 Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 EBay loads on there ,£174.50 for 250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huwevans Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 Spaldings are selling packs of 200 at a special at moment for £90.00 + vat down from £116.33 You can buy online. Can't seem to find any cheaper anywhere else. We have a rep that calls buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premnayloon Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 Looks a good deal unlike there price for plain line. It must be solid silver at that price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooresft Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Never been a massive fan, but currently they are on offer at £220ish for 500. Makes the difference between them and Crimps only £2.40 a standard join. Any horror stories or should I bite the bullet and start using them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Fork Fence Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Never been a massive fan, but currently they are on offer at £220ish for 500. Makes the difference between them and Crimps only £2.40 a standard join. Any horror stories or should I bite the bullet and start using them? No horror stories, and we've been using them for years. Bite the bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premnayloon Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 I've heard of issues with them but so far touch wood I've found them fine. Although when I use them I try to twist the tails so they can slip back through also looks tidier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle of Lewis Posted October 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 A while back I had a few burst and the guts of them ping out, more on the large gripple, but that hasn't happened in a while. Being gentle getting them on also helps. Yeah the tails are a bit of a problem as they are a bit inconvenient and sharp, customer could see them as an issue. There were plastic retainers for the tails but they don't always come with the gripples and they are a faff to put on. Really happy with Spaldings deal and delivery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Man Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 I have just took a lad on, so I have stopped using them for a bit he has to learn the hard way first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubbylew Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 I find them pretty conveinient for short runs, say 20m or less, but find crimps more cost effective, knots are the cheapest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HullFencing Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 We use more t-clips than gripples, only really use gripples on short runs where we cant afford to lose tension as you would with a crimp and on box strainers but we wrap after them. have been getting more and more dodgy ones of late that don't seem to hold tension and have had the bodys on a few crack a few weeks after installation - i'll always use a crimp given the choice - looks neater too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thegoatman22 Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 How are you guys splicing fences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fence Posted January 27, 2018 Report Share Posted January 27, 2018 Gripples. And along with hi tensile wire they are new technology here in Texas. Guys take a lot of pride in what they can do with their pliers. But with high tensile wire our knots are useless. The gripple gas changed everything for us. With just fair labor costing 20.00 a hour once you pay for their entitlements. The gripple is cheaper than knots. Plus it allows everyone from a pro to a grunt to make a consistent splice. I'm as hard-headed as they come, but I had to eat my hat on the gripples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tepapa Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 I wouldn't touch gripples, I know their easy and quick the day you use them but they fail far too easy and that's if they haven't pushed their guts out when you put them on. Much rather use the strainrite crimps to join, 100% strength of the wire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fence Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 What failures have you seen with the gripples. I torture tested them before I started using them. Admittedly when pulled to full tension good luck getting them to release, but the crimps won't release either. Pretty much a mute function except in temporary fence. You do have to take a little care not to gut them. But I haven't found that to be a big deal. I watched the YouTube on the strain rite crimps. The guy made 6 crimps. On 13 line wire net that's 78 stroke's of the tool. Might as well tie a knot as far as time goes. With all due respect...... Makes me think your not giving the gripple a fair shake. Just cheering for the home team.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oregonfarmfencer Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 We use crimp sleeves, either Hayes or Kiwi. Strainrite not really available here. IMO, they are the neatest and most professional looking. Woven wire joined with gripples is very noticeable and a bit unsightly. Crimps are much less noticeable and have a cleaner look. Rarely does one slip or fail, and when they do it, it is usually a 10 gauge top or bottom wire and is do to user error with the crimp. Like said, its all my opinion. I have never actually used a gripple, but have looked up close at fences around here that used them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Fork Fence Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 6 minutes ago, oregonfarmfencer said: We use crimp sleeves, either Hayes or Kiwi. Strainrite not really available here. IMO, they are the neatest and most professional looking. Woven wire joined with gripples is very noticeable and a bit unsightly. Crimps are much less noticeable and have a cleaner look. Rarely does one slip or fail, and when they do it, it is usually a 10 gauge top or bottom wire and is do to user error with the crimp. Like said, its all my opinion. I have never actually used a gripple, but have looked up close at fences around here that used them. We stock Strainrite crimp sleeves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oregonfarmfencer Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 9 minutes ago, West Fork Fence said: We stock Strainrite crimp sleeves. You must be one of the only vendors in the U.S.? Can't find many places selling strainrite products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Fork Fence Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 30 minutes ago, oregonfarmfencer said: You must be one of the only vendors in the U.S.? Can't find many places selling strainrite products. Yes, we are. There is soon to be one in CA, but they are mostly in the electric fence end of Strainrite products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thegoatman22 Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 I inquired with strainers about a tamper and post hole shovel and they said no sellers in the us, and shipping would be more then the two products, its a shame we need better fencing products in america Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Fork Fence Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Thegoatman22 said: I inquired with strainers about a tamper and post hole shovel and they said no sellers in the us, and shipping would be more then the two products, its a shame we need better fencing products in america Let me know what you want, and if we don't have it in stock, I'll see about getting it on our next order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tepapa Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 21 hours ago, Fence said: What failures have you seen with the gripples. I torture tested them before I started using them. Admittedly when pulled to full tension good luck getting them to release, but the crimps won't release either. Pretty much a mute function except in temporary fence. You do have to take a little care not to gut them. But I haven't found that to be a big deal. I watched the YouTube on the strain rite crimps. The guy made 6 crimps. On 13 line wire net that's 78 stroke's of the tool. Might as well tie a knot as far as time goes. With all due respect...... Makes me think your not giving the gripple a fair shake. Just cheering for the home team.. Seen plenty of grippled fences unzipped, they don't take well to collision. At least you can guarantee crimps will hold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fence Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Thanks I'll be looking into that. If you're right I'll have a pile of expensive fishing sinkers this spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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