Cable Rods - what do we think?

[RDB85]

What do we think of them, I have seen a few people use them on some YouTube videos, does anyone recommend them?

 

[Rpa07]

Yes, they (the expensive but very worth the investment ones) get you out of trouble and shorten your install times. I invested in the mega rod deluxe set at £100 but the build quality make them worth every penny and made me realise why the £4.99 Aldi set kept on breaking at the connects.
The other bonus is that they are Crimped, indented AND glued - just sayin’

 

[Strima]

The other bonus is that they are Crimped, indented AND glued - just sayin’

Where have I heard that before?

 

[RDB85]

Yes, they (the expensive but very worth the investment ones) get you out of trouble and shorten your install times. I invested in the mega rod deluxe set at £100 but the build quality make them worth every penny and made me realise why the £4.99 Aldi set kept on breaking at the connects.
The other bonus is that they are Crimped, indented AND glued - just sayin’

Is it this set: https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/super-rod-cable-rod-mega-set-28pcs/44025

 

[JK-Electrical]

Is it this set: https://www.NoLinkingToThis/p/super-rod-cable-rod-mega-set-28pcs/44025

That's the boys! Worth every penny.

 

[sparkdog]

I tend to use the old fish wires still, 3mm steel wire.It can bend in all directions which rods can't do.

 

[Doomed]

Use them most weeks, and it looks more professional (if the client is watching) then the old bent coat hanger and yt/mt lid

 

[Rpa07]

I was using a coat hanger yesterday though so it’s like getting ‘grandad’ out of the van to help with taking down the chandelier - sometime only a coat hanger will work!

Use them most weeks, and it looks more professional (if the client is watching) then the old bent coat hanger and yt/mt lid

 

[suffolkspark]

Toolstation have a set of ck rods in for just shy of £32

 

[FatAlan]

Cable rods, bits of plastic packing strap taped to cable rods, old coat hangers ....used them all

 

[suffolkspark]

I also have a cable tongue, its basically glorified trunking lid but has got me out of mischeif a few times

 

[littlespark]

I stopped using bent fence wire after I accidentally yanked at the wrong cable.
I got a live one. Blew the hook off the end of the wire.

I use a basic set I got from CEF. Only 10 rods, and I’ve lost all the attachments, but still useful on almost every job I’m on

 

[Octopus]

got a decent set of 1m rods but these come in handy at times too ......

Draper Toolbox Cable Access Kit 10 x 330mm - https://www.toolstation.com/shop/p50619

 

[H]

Yt2 / Yt1 trunking lids, if it’s provided.

 

[ruston]

Yes, they (the expensive but very worth the investment ones) get you out of trouble and shorten your install times. I invested in the mega rod deluxe set at £100 but the build quality make them worth every penny and made me realise why the £4.99 Aldi set kept on breaking at the connects.
The other bonus is that they are Crimped, indented AND glued - just sayin’

Sound like my spine feels.

 

[BruvDunk]

Got a set from Neweys years ago . Always handy when you need them .

 

[coolsparx]

I used to have a basic set - can’t remember what brand & they were ok. Then I upgraded to the Super Rod Mega set & since added lots of accessories, they have paid for themselves many times over. Most recently purchased the telescopic 5 meter one to add to the armoury. They are so good I wouldn’t use any other brand.

I use them very regularly as I work alone, my favourite accessories are the cable pulling socks & the magnet & chain combo.

 

[The_apprentice2.0]

Rods are a god send, I have a set of long and short ones for the more awkward places ..... still cant beat a bit of conduit lid from time to time

 

[Pete999]

Rods are a god send, I have a set of long and short ones for the more awkward places ..... still cant beat a bit of conduit lid from time to time

Trunking lid you mean

 

[The_apprentice2.0]

Trunking lid you mean

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