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A fish tape is a slender piece of plastic (or metal) that is used to pull electrical wires through walls. They usually come in a reel that keeps it neat and ready for use. Fish tapes come in different lengths, but 25- to 50-foot reels are standard. It will pull wires behind the drywall, or in conduit. It is well worth the time invested to learn the proper use of a fish tape. more »
OK--you finally wore down the wife. She's letting you get a flat screen television. Now, it's just a matter of getting it mounted to the wall. You'll need a couple of things including a fish tape and a friend to help. A fish tape is a narrow piece of plastic that allows you to pull cables behind the wall, ceiling or floor. Like the name implies, you're fishing for cables. Read on to learn how to use a fish tape. more »
Hiding stereo wires in a wall is easier when you use a tool called a fish tape, which is available at hardware stores. A fish tape is a flexible, retractable metal band similar to a tape measure with a wire hook on the end. The tape stays rigid enough to be pushed behind walls in a straight line from one point to another. Follow these steps to use a fish tape for routing stereo wires behind a wall. more »
A fish tape is flat flexible steel coiled inside a case. It is approximately 1/8-inch wide and has an eye in one end. The tape in these photos has a release mechanism inside its black handle. If you push the release button and rotate the handle in a clockwise direction, you will feed tape from the case. If you rotate the handle in a counter-clockwise direction, you will reel tape back into the case. more »
Installing a new phone jack in your home or place of business can be done easily by using the rod technique. Another term for rod technique that is commonly used in the electrical field is known as a fish tape. more »
Common tools that are used by electricians include side cutters, slip-joint pliers, wire cutters and fish tape. Learn about the importance of using a drill when doing wiring work with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on electrician's tools. more »
When electrical wires short out or can no longer carry an electrical load to safely operate equipment or appliances, replace them by fishing new wires through the conduit or pipe. It's a safe procedure as long as you turn off the power and disconnect the wires from any receptacle, power source or other terminal connection before you start. Here's how to fish wires with a fish tape. more »
Fishing electrical wires through a conduit with a cotton ball and string is often the easiest way install the wires if a fish tape is not flexible enough to make all the sharp angles. Most electrical connections require three wires: A "hot" wire, a neutral wire and a ground wire for 110 to 120 volts or two "hot" wires and one neutral wire for 220 to 240 volts. Here's how to do it. more »
Fishing electrical wires or cables is typically done by using a fish tape. The slender coils of metal are contained in a round plastic housing and generally come in lengths that are multiples of 50 feet. By following a basic process, you can fish electrical wires or cables through wood-framed walls or electrical conduit. more »
Running speaker wires under the carpet will give your home theater installation a professional look by eliminating clutter and potentially hazardous cables that can cause people to trip--or possibly cause your speakers to topple over. The trick to getting speaker wire under the carpet is a tool called a fish tape, available at hardware stores. Follow these steps to route your speaker wires out of site beneath your feet. more »
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