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1/8-Inch Wide Steel Fish Tape 50-Foot
Warnings
- Use a safe work position to avoid loss of balance when using fish tape.
- Never remove screws while fish tape is coiled inside reel.
- Wear approved eye protection when feeding, pulling or rewinding fish tape.
- Never form pulling loop into a single loop (into shape of a fish hook) or create a sharp edge that could cause fish tape to catch on other objects or cut into insulation of surrounding wires. Pulling loop should only be formed into a double loop.
- Do NOT use any fish tape on or near live circuits. Use extreme caution when working near any electrical equipment.
Features
- Raised fingergrips transfer 100-percent of the winding power from your hand and fingers
- Patents: D574,277; 8,212,178; 8,168,921; 8,164,025. Other patents pending
- Polypropylene case and handle offer the maximum in impact resistance
- Laser etched markings in 1-foot (0.3 m) increments allow you to more accurately measure the depth of conduit runs and determine the amount of tape left to pay out
- Unique sloped handle optimizes hand position for quick hand-over-hand rewinds
- Fish tapes are 1/8-Inch wide high strength spring steel which are stiff for long runs and great for heavy duty wire pulls
- Full grip-style handle gives you a firm, steady grip as you pull tape from the case
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Overall Width:
- 0.125'' (0.3 cm)
- Tape Size:
- 50' x 1/8'' x 0.045'' (15.2 m x 3.2 mm x 1.14 mm)
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Electrical Installation Tools
- Product Subgroup:
- Fish Tape & Rods
- Product Diameter:
- 7'' (17.8 cm)
- Product Material:
- Steel/Polypropylene
- Product Weight:
- 1.3 lb (0.6 kg)
- Product Type:
- Fish Tape
Klein Tools 56001 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the Klein 56001 fish tape stiff enough to push a long conduit run on its own?
Yes. The 56001 uses 1/8 inch wide high strength spring steel at 0.045 inch thick, which is stiff enough to push long runs without buckling and to handle heavy duty wire pulls. The full 50 foot length (15.2 m) covers most branch circuit runs in commercial walls and ceilings.
2) Is a steel fish tape safe to use in a panel or near energized equipment?
No. Steel conducts, and Klein's own instructions say not to use any fish tape on or near live circuits. De-energize first, use extreme caution around electrical equipment, and wear approved eye protection when feeding, pulling or rewinding. If you need to fish near conductors you cannot kill, use a non conductive fiberglass rod or non metallic tape instead.
3) How do I tell how deep a conduit run is while fishing it?
The steel tape is laser etched in 1 foot (0.3 m) increments, so you can read off how far you have pushed and how much of the 50 feet is left on the reel. That is what lets you measure a run and cut your wire to length before you pull.
4) Is 50 feet of tape enough, or should I buy a longer fish tape?
The 56001 is the 50 foot version of Klein's 1/8 inch steel tape, which suits typical wall, ceiling and short conduit runs. For long horizontal feeders or runs between distant pull boxes, step up to a longer steel tape in the same 1/8 inch width so the stiffness and pulling behavior stay the same.
5) Can I take the fish tape reel apart to replace a broken tape?
Do not remove the screws while the tape is still coiled inside the reel. The tape is spring steel under tension and will spring out when the case is opened. Pay the tape out of the case before loosening any fastener.
6) How big is the Klein 56001 reel and how much does it weigh for a tool bag?
The case is 7 inches (17.8 cm) in diameter and the whole unit weighs 1.3 lb (0.6 kg), so it rides easily in a pouch or bucket. The case and handle are polypropylene for impact resistance when it gets dropped off a ladder.
7) Can one person rewind this fish tape without fighting the reel?
That is what the handle design is for. The sloped handle sets your hand up for hand over hand rewinds, and the raised fingergrips transfer the full winding force from your fingers to the reel instead of slipping. The full grip style handle also gives you something solid to hold while paying tape out of the case.
8) What is the Klein part number for the 50-foot 1/8-inch steel fish tape?
Order Klein Tools 56001. It is the 1/8 inch wide steel fish tape in the 50 foot length, with a 7 inch polypropylene reel.
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