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1/8'' Wide Steel Fish Tape 125 ft
Features
- Unique sloped handle optimizes hand position for quick hand-over-hand rewinds
- Patents: D574,277; 8,212,178; 8,168,921; 8,164,025. Other patents pending
- Raised finger grips transfer 100-percent of the winding power from your hand and fingers
- The 13-Inch (330 mm) case diameter means you can reel in 15-percent more tape in a single revolution than similar sized 12-Inch (305 mm) tapes, saving you time and effort
- Full grip style handle gives you a firm, steady grip as you pull tape from the case
- Polypropylene case and handle are extremely durable, and offer maximum in shock and impact resistance
- High strength spring steel fish tapes are stiff for long runs and are great for heavy duty wire pulls
- 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
Warnings
- 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.
- Use a safe work position to avoid loss of balance when using fish tape.
- Wear approved eye protection when feeding, pulling or rewinding fish tape.
- Do NOT use any fish tape on or near live circuits. Use extreme caution when working near any electrical equipment.
- Never remove screws while fish tape is coiled inside reel.
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Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Overall Width:
- 0.125'' (3.2 mm)
- Tape Size:
- 125' x 1/8'' x 0.062'' (38.1 m x 3.2 mm x 1.57 mm)
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Electrical Installation Tools
- Product Subgroup:
- Fish Tape & Rods
- Product Diameter:
- 13'' (330.2 mm)
- Product Material:
- Stainless Steel
- Product Weight:
- 4.7 lb (2.1 kg)
- Product Type:
- Fish Tape
Klein Tools 56003 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What are the actual tape dimensions on the Klein 56003 fish tape?
The Klein Tools 56003 carries 125 feet of steel tape measuring 1/8 inch wide by 0.062 inch thick (38.1 m x 3.2 mm x 1.57 mm). That flat cross section is what lets it ride the inside wall of a conduit bend instead of binding, and the 0.062 inch thickness is the heavier of the common flat-steel profiles, so it stays stiff enough to push a long run on its own.
2) Steel fish tape or non-conductive - which should an electrician use for live panel work?
Neither, if the circuit is energized. The 56003 is spring steel and Klein's own warning is explicit: do not use any fish tape on or near live circuits. Steel tape like this is for de-energized conduit runs and heavy-duty wire pulls where stiffness matters. If you need to work near energized equipment, that calls for a non-conductive fiberglass or nylon fish, not this one.
3) Is 125 feet of fish tape enough for a typical commercial conduit run?
For most branch-circuit work between boxes and panels, yes. The 56003 pays out 125 feet, and the tape is laser etched in 1-foot increments so you can read how deep you are in the run and how much is left on the reel before you commit to a pull. For longer home runs or riser work you would step up to a longer tape.
4) How big is the reel on the Klein 56003 and how much does it weigh in the hand?
The case is 13 inches (330.2 mm) across and the whole tool runs 4.7 lb (2.1 kg) loaded with the 125 feet of tape. The larger case diameter matters on rewind: Klein states it reels in 15 percent more tape per revolution than a comparable 12 inch (305 mm) reel, which is a real time saving when you are winding back 125 feet hand-over-hand.
5) What is the right way to form the pulling loop on a steel fish tape?
Double loop only. Klein warns specifically against bending the end into a single loop shaped like a fish hook, because a single loop leaves a sharp edge that snags on obstructions in the conduit or cuts the insulation on wires already in the pipe. Also keep eye protection on while feeding, pulling, or rewinding, and never back screws out of the reel while the tape is coiled inside.
6) Will the case crack if the fish tape gets dropped off a ladder?
The case and handle on the 56003 are polypropylene, chosen for shock and impact resistance, which is what you want on a tool that gets set down on concrete and thrown in a van. The handle is a full grip style with raised finger grips and a sloped profile so your hand stays in position while you pull tape out and wind it back.
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