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Mid-Flex Glow Rod Set, 15-Foot
56415 - spec sheet
Warnings
- NEVER use on or near electrical circuits.
- Use a safe work position to avoid loss of balance.
- Always wear approved eye protection.
Features
- Made in USA
- Durable stainless steel connectors
- Three 3/16-Inch (5 mm) diameter x 5-foot (1.52 m) glow rods assemble to a full 15-feet (4.57 m)
- Protective Splinter Guard coating keeps hands free of fiberglass splinters
- Bullet nose and hook attachments to attach and grab wires
- Mid-range flexibility for most fishing applications
- Glows in the dark to illuminate dark work spaces
56415 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Flex Rating:
- Mid-Flex
- Glow Feature:
- Glow Rods
- Item Depth:
- 180.0000 in
- Item Height:
- 1.0000 in
- Item Weight:
- 0.8500 lbs
- Item Width:
- 0.1880 in
- Overall Length:
- 15' (4.6 m)
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Electrical Tools
- Product Subgroup:
- Conduit Tools
- Product Diameter:
- 3/16" (4.8 mm)
- Product Material:
- Fiberglass
- Product Weight:
- 13.6 oz (386 g)
- Product Type:
- Glow Rod Set
Klein Tools 56415 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) How long a run can the Klein 56415 glow rod set reach, and how does it break down for carrying?
Three 5-foot sections thread together for a full 15 feet (4.6 m) of reach. Each section is 3/16 inch (4.8 mm) fiberglass, so the whole kit packs down to about 5 feet and weighs 13.6 oz (386 g). That is the practical ceiling on a single push, so an attic pull or a wall drop longer than 15 feet needs a longer set or a second kit joined with the stainless connectors.
2) Can I use fiberglass glow rods on live electrical circuits?
No. Klein's own warning on the 56415 set is to never use these rods on or near electrical circuits. De-energize and lock out before fishing. The rods are fiberglass, but they are not sold or rated as an insulated live-line tool, and the stainless steel connectors and attachments are conductive.
3) What is the difference between mid-flex and stiff or high-flex fish rods, and which should I buy?
Flex rating is the whole decision with rod sets. Mid-flex, which is what the 56415 is, is the general purpose choice: enough stiffness to push a run across a ceiling or down a wall cavity, enough give to work past insulation and a bend. A stiffer rod pushes further in a straight open run but fights you around any turn. A high-flex rod snakes around obstructions but buckles when you push hard on a long horizontal. If most of your work is drop ceilings, stud bays and short conduit pulls, mid-flex covers it.
4) Do the Klein 56415 glow rods come with tips, or do I have to buy attachments separately?
Both attachments are in the kit: a bullet nose that threads on the leading end to slide past obstructions, and a hook for grabbing and dragging wire back. Nothing else is needed to start fishing. Ends use stainless steel connectors.
5) How do glow-in-the-dark fish rods actually help in an attic or ceiling?
The rods absorb light and glow, so once you have pushed the lead end into a dark ceiling plenum, crawlspace or attic bay, you can spot where it came out without a second person on a flashlight. Charge them under work lights before you push. On a one-person service call that is the difference between finding the tip and re-pushing the run.
6) Do fiberglass fish rods give you splinters?
The 56415 rods carry Klein's Splinter Guard coating over the fiberglass, which is there specifically so bare hands sliding along the rod do not pick up fiberglass slivers. It is a real issue with uncoated fiberglass rod, and the reason gloves are usually needed with cheaper sets. Eye protection is still called for.
7) Is the Klein 56415 rod set made in the USA?
Yes, the 56415 mid-flex glow rod set is made in the USA, which matters on public and institutional work carrying domestic sourcing requirements. Order it by Klein part number 56415.
8) How much does a 15-foot glow rod set weigh to carry on a ladder?
13.6 oz (386 g) for the complete three-piece set, so a tech can carry it up a ladder in one hand or keep it in a van bag without thinking about it. Each section is 5 feet, and you can push with one or two sections joined rather than assembling all 15 feet for a short drop.
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