Hockham Admiral Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 We have a 2ins diameter polythene tube which goes from the forward to aft end of Friday Girl. Presently it has the hydraulic steering pipes and an electrical line in it. Does anyone know where I can find a flexible, but semi-rigid, messenger line I can use to get another electrical line through, please? (Such as a roll of curtain wire). Many Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10B Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 John, plenty on e-bay "Flexible rubber tubing" or what about "Hose Pipe". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Here are two possibilities: 1. Use a vacuum cleaner...http://www.wikihow.com/Fish-Wires-Through-a-Conduit-or-Pipe 2. Use a fish snake, widely available...https://www.google.co.uk/#q=fish+tape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Kopex is very flexible electrical pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10B Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Sorry, I think I read it wrong, I was thinking you wanted another pipe to run alongside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 So have I misread it....Electrcian Snake is perfect for that job. Any good Electrical wholesalers will sell that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 I had a tube messenger once, all it said was ..... "Mind the gap" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowjo Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 John! a little tip, when you tape the end of the cable to the pull through, get a length of rot proof string and tape that to it as well and pull them both through, that way if you ever need to add another cable you just tape it to the string and pull it through, and if you tie another bit of string to the new cable when you pull that through, you always have a ready made pull through string in place,, Frank,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 As a ex sparky, I would use 1mm or 1.5mm single PVC solid drawn cable as a back up draw wire. Earth Dual colour best as you can identify quickly. Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Hi John, A fair few methods have been suggested in pulling or pushing a tape or rod through your ducting. The main thing as already suggested is to pull in a draw rope or wire that is left in the duct for future use. Iain will remember to old conduit tape that we all used to use that was enclosed in almost a full circle of conduit, it used to be a pain to pull out enough of the rusty tape out of the conduit. I have not tried them but the fibre glass push rods look better for use in conduit, ducts and across ceiling voids. Regards Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 Thanks a lot, guys for all those suggestions. I forgot to mention that the pipe is 30ft long and very difficult to get at!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddfellow Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 To be honest, virtually anything that's already been sugegsted would would work, including your own suggestion of curtain wire. The problem is the length. Now, you may find that it's not solid all the way along - there may be a break or two in the hidden behind cabinets. You should be able to get a 30ft electrician's draw tape. Many engine control cables are this kind of length too - we don't throw them away for precisely this purpose. We *might* have something that we can lend you; my problem is remembering that I've even suggested it once I take my next breath. Where am I ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 You should be able to get a 30ft electrician's draw tape. Many engine control cables are this kind of length too - we don't throw them away for precisely this purpose. We *might* have something that we can lend you; my problem is remembering that I've even suggested it once I take my next breath. Where am I ? Hopefully about an hour down the river from Bells, Andy! That sounds great, Andy. We're back in the water in a couple of weeks and I'll give you a bell then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaters Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 As said ,John ,the pipe is likely to be.in smaller lengths,ours is , on the Bounty at the back of the cupboards and you could run something through a over that shorter distance .we found a reel of flat steel wire on a reel for unblocking sinks ideal for the sort of problem you have.Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 How long is that reel, please, Roy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 John, I've got an electricians draw tape that you could borrow if you need to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockham Admiral Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Is it 30ft long, please, Mark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbird Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I'd have to measure it when I am next at the boat on Saturday, but I think it probably is at least that long John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowjo Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 OK! don't hit me! BUT, if the trunking is in sections would a draw tape do the job?? wouldn't it find it's way out of a join?? John! you can get them from B&Q it's 20 mts and only £6.38 http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/electrical/cable-management/cable_fitting_tools/B-and-Q-Cable-and-Flex-Draw-Tape-Kit-20m-x-7-5-x-2-4cm-12758625?noCookies=false Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlesprite Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 "2" diameter polythene tube" If it's that big tie your cable to a ferret and let it go. : 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaters Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Sounds similar to Marks ,John ,I'm sure one of them will do the trick if you can get access ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Presently it has the hydraulic steering pipes and an electrical line in it If all else fails could you not use the existing electrical line as a pull-through to install a replacement together with the extra line and another pull-through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quo vadis Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 At last common sense prevails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 NOT if it is clipped down or saddled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowjo Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Awwww! come on Quo! we are boaters, since when did we do anything the easy way,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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