Electric fence line

An electric fence line, comprised of:

• strands of dimensionally stable electrically insulative material assembled into a structurally stable form providing a fence line;
• at least one continuous strand of a highly conductive metal of low electrical resistance, and, at least one continuous strand of a high-strength metal, said highly conductive strand and said high-strength strand being incorporated into said stable form providing said fence line in a relaxed condition substantially free from tensile stress;
• said highly conductive strand and said high-strength strand being arranged in touching relation at least at positions spaced longitudinally of said highly conductive strand and said high strength strand;
• whereby, said high-strength strand will provide electrical bridging between broken ends of said highly conductive strand in the event of breakage of said highly conductive strand, to maintain electrical continuity throughout said highly conductive strand in the substantial absence of an increase in the electrical resistance of said highly conductive strand.