Pete Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 Greetings. Any help appreciated with this. The 'conduit' under the floor of my Highfield 460, between the console and transom, is already busy with wiring. Now I need to get one more wire for a sonar transducer pulled through. Last time I was successful and used a long flexible plastic rod (for Roman Blinds) to do the job. I broke the rod attempting to pull through this last cable. Does anyone know where I can get some more of this curtain rod or is there something similar? My first post here and open to suggestions. Ta, Pete (Wombat). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohgreatone Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 Flexible cable rods like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/YAANBUNB-Electrical-Threade-Through-Running/dp/B09MM4M6P1/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?adgrpid=56836219887&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgOefBhDgARIsAMhqXA4XEcRkSRW9gmTV20tK-oMC-3RBMgjn6YvhYYuQUvGvC_yB5wezy0saAs6cEALw_wcB&hvadid=259124867031&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=1006680&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=5123124695893393374&hvtargid=kwd-300527448140&hydadcr=18247_1817051&keywords=flexible+cable+rods&qid=1677330020&sr=8-5# Pete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death Trap II Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 i found these recently, i havent tried them. but recent experience of having to crawl under my house to re-run sky cables makes me want to try! https://www.amazon.co.uk/IRSCorp-Pulling-Galvanizing-Antislip-Flexible/dp/B09PR9LX85/ref=asc_df_B09PR9LX85/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=606463532860&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7539641418331427086&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006789&hvtargid=pla-1680299043511&psc=1 they semingly grip on like a chinese finger trap and flow through more easily, and dont pull off like tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 Cable access rods. B&Q, Toolstation, Screwfix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 These alternative options look promising. Thanks for the feedback folks. I'll give it a shot and let you know how it works out.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky Posted February 25, 2023 Report Share Posted February 25, 2023 40 minutes ago, Pete said: These alternative options look promising. Thanks for the feedback folks. I'll give it a shot and let you know how it works out.. When you pull new cable through tie on an extra bit of cord or cable so that you have a draw through in case you need to get more through at a later date . Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofty Posted February 26, 2023 Report Share Posted February 26, 2023 If it’s just a long rigid flexible length then the capping off cable trunking works wellSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Nash Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 I run cables every day and have tried most things. By far the best Ive found is a strong spring called "spirado". Its about 6-8mm diameter and comes in 10-20 & 40 met lengths. It will get through anything and will twist round bends etc. If you need to borrow one you are welcome. Jim, Wedger and Death Trap II 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Nash Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283989604277?var=585447662494&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338723872&toolid=20006&customid=OSPCtl4VAAAAEYuA_hksMeaYy0cCAAAAAA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 2 hours ago, Graham Nash said: I run cables every day and have tried most things. By far the best Ive found is a strong spring called "spirado". Its about 6-8mm diameter and comes in 10-20 & 40 met lengths. It will get through anything and will twist round bends etc. If you need to borrow one you are welcome. Hi Graham. Thanks for the offer and yes, I would like to borrow one of those 'rods' you use. I'm not in Poole often, so if your still willing, I'll try and sort next time I come over from Swanage. Ta, Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Nash Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 11 hours ago, Pete said: Hi Graham. Thanks for the offer and yes, I would like to borrow one of those 'rods' you use. I'm not in Poole often, so if your still willing, I'll try and sort next time I come over from Swanage. Ta, Pete. My number is 07710911921. I'm often in Swanage as my missus loves the place. I'd be happy to drop it to you next time if I have your number. Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2023 The cable rods Graham lent me sorted the problem in about 30 seconds. a complete game changer. Amazing! I spent many hours attempting the same job with a similar flexible 3m rod made of glass fibre and got nowhere. MAny thanks Graham. Tarlach., lofty, Graham Nash and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Nash Posted April 28, 2023 Report Share Posted April 28, 2023 No worries Pete, I'm glad it helped. I too have spent many hours trying to run cables in tight conduit until I found these little rods of magic 🙂 I'll let you now when I'm next over your way, alternatively you can drop them in my box whenever you're passing. There's absolutely no rush as I have a few of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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