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Snapped a fish tape mid-pull in a client's attic in Phoenix last July
It was 115 degrees up there and I was on my third pull when the tape just gave up and broke inside the conduit. Had to leave the whole job for the next morning because I couldn't even get the broken end out without sweating through my shirt. Has anyone else had a fish tape fail on them like that?
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jesse_williams625mo ago
Pro tip: next time just bring a popsicle up there, at least you'd be cool while the tape snaps.
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hayden1445mo ago
Did you try the trick of heating the conduit end with a heat gun to soften the tape before yanking it out? That Phoenix heat alone should've done it, but sometimes you need a bit more.
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susan_bell5mo ago
A heat gun is definitely the move, just watch you don't melt the PVC or the tape into a bigger mess. @jesse_williams62's popsicle idea would be a solid backup while you're waiting for the conduit to cool down again. Even with the Phoenix heat, that tape can get super stubborn once it's been sitting in the sun for a week. I've had good luck hitting it for about 30 seconds, then giving a slow steady pull instead of yanking it hard.
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