TiggerToo
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... the thingy used to thread cables down an electrical conduit? Where can I get one?
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shmoo
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If you ask for a mouse or a mousing wire they will know what you mean.
But you can also cotton thread and a vacuum cleaner, then pull through something a bit more substantial.
I think you may be next to us. We just got back yesternday.
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But you can also cotton thread and a vacuum cleaner, then pull through something a bit more substantial.
I think you may be next to us. We just got back yesternday.
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davidpbo
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Also known as a fishwire.
Available from all electrical wholesalers, possibly also DIY Wharehouses, cpc.co.uk. etc.
If you are running cables up straight conduit in a mast stiff fencing wire may do if you have access to some. If there is no conduit you may need rods, again electrical wholesalers usually do a pack of 10 rods which screw together. I have also used a hand crossbow with fishing reel mounted on back. Bolt pulls cable off reel until hits cardboard target, fishing line pulls through draw cord enabling cable to be pulled through/across. Airline security v. intested in that one pre 9/11 when I was working abroad.
David
Available from all electrical wholesalers, possibly also DIY Wharehouses, cpc.co.uk. etc.
If you are running cables up straight conduit in a mast stiff fencing wire may do if you have access to some. If there is no conduit you may need rods, again electrical wholesalers usually do a pack of 10 rods which screw together. I have also used a hand crossbow with fishing reel mounted on back. Bolt pulls cable off reel until hits cardboard target, fishing line pulls through draw cord enabling cable to be pulled through/across. Airline security v. intested in that one pre 9/11 when I was working abroad.
David
VicS
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Available from all electrical wholesalers, possibly also DIY Wharehouses, cpc.co.uk. etc.
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Available from all electrical wholesalers, possibly also DIY Wharehouses, cpc.co.uk. etc.
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Spyro
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Also Known as a "snake"
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I used one made with a tiny chain on the end, like the one going into the hub on Sturmey Archer bike gears, which didn't get stuck easily but provided a gravity grip.
