How to Install and Tension Cameo Pulse™
With your:
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End posts drilled and hardware installed
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Line Post Insulators mounted
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Corner Post Insulators ("collars") secured
It’s time to start running Cameo!
In Episode 8 of the Cameo™ Skill Builder Series, Clayton shows how to install Cameo Pulse™, the electrified strand that provides behavioral reinforcement and perimeter security.
This step brings the fence to life.
Tools Required
This step is surprisingly simple.
You only need:
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Pair of linesman pliers (or dikes)
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Phillips screwdriver
Step 1: Unroll and Walk the Line
Clayton loads the roll onto a dowel and:
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Pulls one strand of Cameo™ Pulse.
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Walks the fence line, setting Pulse into insulators as he goes.
This prevents tangling and makes installation smoother.
Install the strand into:
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Line Post Insulators
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Around outside of corner posts and into Corner Post Insulators (insert pin)
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Continue all the way to the next end/gate post
Pro Tip: Lost Corner Pins
Each corner collar includes a small retaining pin.
If you lose one in the grass:
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Drop a screw in the hole.
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Or use a bolt.
Once tensioned, it will hold just fine.
Clayton always keeps extra screws in his pocket for this reason.
Step 2: Secure at the End Post
Once you reach the end post:
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Wrap the Cameo Pulse around the End/Gate Post Insulator, twice.
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Hold both of the strands in one hand.
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Open your Cameo Pulse Clamp ("Electric Line Connector")
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Slide it over both strands.
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Tighten with a Phillips screwdriver.
Important Notes:
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Go slow.
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Make sure all wire strands are seated correctly.
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Don’t stab yourself tightening.
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One connector will hold — but use two for redundancy.
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Place them 1–1.5 inches apart.
After tightening:
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Cut off the tag end with pliers.
Step 3: Return to the Starting End
Now that one end is secured:
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Walk back to the beginning post.
- Cut 2–3 feet past the post.
Now it’s time to tie and tension.
Step 4: The Cameo Pulse Tension Knot Trick
Clayton demonstrates a simple holding knot.
Here’s the process:
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Wrap the line around the End/Gate Post Insulator.
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Pull tension slightly.
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Bring the line underneath itself.
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Create a “rabbit ear" and place it over the top of End/Gate Post Insulator.
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Pull tight.
When tightened, this knot will hold tension temporarily.
This frees your hands to install connectors.
Step 5: Install Cameo Pulse Clamps /"Electric Line Connectors" at the Starting End
Now:
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Place the Cameo Pulse Clamps ("electric line connector") around both strands.
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Tighten slowly with a Phillips screwdriver.
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Ensure all strands are captured.
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Snug it down firmly.
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Install a second connector 1–1.5 inches away.
Redundancy = security.
Once secured:
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Cut off the tag end.
Your Cameo Pulse line is now fully tensioned.
Where Pulse Lines Go
For a 6-line system:
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Top strand = Pulse
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Second from bottom = Pulse
The remaining four strands are standard Cameo.
Cameo™ Pulse provides behavioral reinforcement. Cameo™ provides the visual barrier and structural integrity. Horses are not humans, they need safe and consistent boundaries. Horses are intuitive and highly sensitive - they will quickly learn to respect the fence and their boundaries.
Why Proper Pulse Installation Matters
When installed correctly, Cameo Pulse™:
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Maintains consistent electric contact
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Prevents sagging
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Reduces animal pressure on fence
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Increases overall fence longevity
Proper wrapping, connector placement, and tensioning ensure reliable performance.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Using only one connector
❌ Forgetting to wrap twice around the end/gate post
❌ Not tightening evenly
❌ Cutting too short before tying
❌ Over-tightening and damaging strands
Take your time. Organized and thoughtful installs work properly.
What’s Next?
Now that your Cameo Pulse™ is installed:
Next step is running the Cameo strands themselves — which Clayton begins at the end of this episode.
The structure is in place.
The electric strand is tensioned.
Now the fence really starts to take shape.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tools are needed to install Cameo Pulse™ ?
Only linesman pliers (or dikes) and a Phillips screwdriver.
How many Cameo Pulse Clamps ("electric line connectors") should be used?
One will hold, but two clamps are recommended for redundancy.
How far apart should connectors be spaced?
About 1 to 1.5 inches apart.
How many times should I wrap the wire at the end post?
Wrap it twice around the post before securing with Cameo Pulse Clamps.
What if I lose a corner collar pin?
You can insert a screw or bolt into the hole — once tensioned, it will hold securely.
Where are Cameo Pulse™ lines installed within a 6-line fence?
The top strand and the second strand from the bottom.