Extended Insulator

7) A method of electrifying a fence comprising the use of an extended insulator assembly said assembly comprising:

• a first arm and a second arm,
• the first arm having one end configured to attach to the fence and the other end comprising one or more generally C-shaped structures,
• the second arm having one end configured to attach to the fence and the other end comprising one or more generally C-shaped structures,
• the first and second arm generally C-shaped structures configured to pivotably engage such that the arms can pivot from an open configuration to a closed configuration,
• wherein in said open configuration the C-shape open ends are aligned to form a groove into which an electrified wire can be inserted,
• wherein when pivoted from said open to said closed configuration the arms form a generally V-shape and the C-shape open ends no longer align such that the two C-shaped ends form a closed aperture that will enclose the inserted electrified wire, and
• wherein said method comprises the following steps:
• the ends of the assembly are placed in open configuration,
• an electrified wire is inserted into the groove,
• the ends are pivoted from said open to said closed configuration,
• the arms' first ends are attached to the fence, and
• the processes is repeated one or more times such that a plurality of assemblies are linearly arrayed along the fence and brace the electrified wire away from the fence line and thus electrify the fence.