Cable pulling tools

[newtothis]

What would you recommend without spending crazy money, unless essential.

Tried draper expert rods, to be fair they only cost a tenner but broke on first use.

Should I get more expensive rods, or the cables type ones on a reel or both.

any home made or other options ?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions

 

[tomspark93]

I paid £120 for my "super rod set" or whatever it was branded as and they are worth every penny and will pay for themselves in the time and hassle saved. Rods are colour coded for different flexibilitys, they screw together and there's a few different attachments too (cable socks, magnets, hook, chain etc.)

 

[Leesparkykent]

Super rod are quality but expensive. Always have a cheap set as well for jobs where there is a risk of loosing them lol.
Super Rod CRSD Super deluxe kit-10x1mt.rods+5 acc. - Edwardes

Another option below
3 6M Yellow Flat Cable Tongue Electricians Cable Push Puller Wire NOT Cable Rods | eBay

failing that a length of plastic trunking lid lol.

 

[newtothis]

I paid £120 for my "super rod set"

Thanks tomspark93, I've heard people rave about those - have you given them a proper nasty work out, so to speak
I'd be gutted if they broke at that kinda money.

 

[davesparks]

13mm oval conduit or 25mm mini trunking lid and a wire coat hanger served me well for years until I finally splashed out on rods

 

[newtothis]

Thanks a lot fallas, it looks like it's the super rods then.

 

[7029 dave]

13mm oval conduit or 25mm mini trunking lid and a wire coat hanger served me well for years until I finally splashed out on rods

You took the words out of my mouth, I never used these rods, but will still back the old way and it cost nothing.

 

[newtothis]

13mm oval conduit or 25mm mini trunking lid and a wire coat hanger served me well for years until I finally splashed out on rods

I will give that a go too.

 

[RyanCheetham]

Plastic tile trim is a good one too as you can tie a conductor to it for stronger pulls

 

[newtothis]

Plastic tile trim is a good one too as you can tie a conductor to it for stronger pulls

How are you tieing it so it doesn't get too fat, but holds mate ?

 

[newtothis]

Sorry I see what you mean, the tile trim is about 30mms with square holes you tie it through the hole ?
I was thinking the conductors would pull through it /Breaking it ?

 

[RyanCheetham]

Expose about 60mm of the copper conductor loop it through one of the holes and fold it back on itself then twist it around itself. Use tape for extra hold if you fancy it

 

[Hellmooth]

Thanks tomspark93, I've heard people rave about those - have you given them a proper nasty work out, so to speak
I'd be gutted if they broke at that kinda money.

what you planning on doing with them mate lol?

 

[newtothis]

what you planning on doing with them mate lol?

Ha ha, like your style sir, just ripping the cables through quickly, perhaps muttering the odd swear word under my breath, not having to worry about the rods breaking.

 

[newtothis]

Being serious, I'm just a bit concerned about not being as quick as other more experienced people on jobs - pushing myself to get up to speed.