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Old 05-10-2009 | 01:32 AM
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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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Old 05-10-2009 | 11:03 AM
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I agree. A snake would be the next best bet.
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Old 05-10-2009 | 11:40 AM
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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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Old 05-11-2009 | 08:51 PM
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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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