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Old 05-10-2009, 01:32 AM
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Default Help! Need to run new wires through the trailer!

My wire broke in my attempt to pull the new wire thru the trailer (with the old one). What would you guys use thats stiff enough (and flexible enough) to run a wire thru the trailer?
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Old 05-10-2009, 07:02 AM
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electricians use a "snake" that will work great.....basically 50 ft of rigid spooled "wire" that you can force through the trailer, attach wires and pull back out. Home Depot, etc sell them.
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I agree. A snake would be the next best bet.
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Originally Posted by t500hps
electricians use a "snake" that will work great.....basically 50 ft of rigid spooled "wire" that you can force through the trailer, attach wires and pull back out. Home Depot, etc sell them.
Its called a fish tape, in case you go to the store and ask them. Usually its in the telecom/data product area.
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Old 05-11-2009, 11:47 AM
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I picked up a 25 foot snake at home depot for $10 and it worked like a charm! Thanks guys!
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I use the inner core wire from the shifter control cables. Works great and they're free if you have an old one laying around.
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