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IDEAL Fish Tape: 120 ft Lg, Manual Wind Tape Retraction, 1,600 lb/in Tensile Strength - Steel Fish Tapes
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IDEAL Fish Tape: 120 ft Lg, Manual Wind Tape Retraction, 1,600 lb/in Tensile Strength

The IDEAL 31-656 Fish Tape is a 120 ft long steel fish tape designed for pulling wire through conduit. It features a blued-steel tape with a rotating handle and manual wind tape retraction, powered by (2) AAA…

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Fish Tape: 120 ft Lg, Manual Wind Tape Retraction, 1,600 lb/in Tensile Strength
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Manufacturer Part Number
31-656
Type
Manual Wind Tape Retraction, 31-656
Tensile Strength
1,600 lb/in
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3G Electric (S) Pte. Ltd. — Singapore

Product Description

The IDEAL 31-656 Fish Tape is a 120 ft long steel fish tape designed for pulling wire through conduit. It features a blued-steel tape with a rotating handle and manual wind tape retraction, powered by (2) AAA batteries. The product includes a 12-inch handle and offers a tensile strength of 1,600 lb/in.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IDEAL 31-656 fish tape used for?

The IDEAL 31-656 fish tape is used by electricians and contractors to pull wire through conduit, duct, or wall cavities. Its 120 ft blued-steel tape and 1,600 lb/in tensile strength handle heavy pulls in commercial and industrial installations. 3G Electric supplies this tool globally.

What are the specifications of the IDEAL 31-656 fish tape?

The IDEAL 31-656 fish tape has a 120 ft length, blued-steel tape, manual wind retraction, rotating handle, and 1,600 lb/in tensile strength. It requires (2) AAA batteries and includes a 12-inch handle. 3G Electric sources this model for worldwide delivery.

Where to buy the IDEAL 31-656 fish tape worldwide?

3G Electric supplies the IDEAL 31-656 fish tape to customers worldwide. As a global industrial solutions provider, we handle full logistics, customs clearance, and delivery to your site. Contact us for pricing and lead time on this steel fish tape.

How to maintain the IDEAL 31-656 fish tape?

After each use, wipe the blued-steel tape clean and rewind it evenly using the manual wind handle. Replace the (2) AAA batteries when the rotating handle slows. Store the tape in a dry area to prevent corrosion. 3G Electric can provide replacement parts if needed.

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Common applications for IDEAL
Electrical panel wiring — IDEAL twist-on wire connectors (30-451) for joining 14-10 AWG conductors in junction boxes.
Data center cabling — IDEAL coaxial crimpers (30-503) for terminating F-connectors on RG6 cables.
Conduit bending — IDEAL iron bender handles (74-021) for forming EMT or rigid conduit in commercial buildings.
Low-voltage lighting — IDEAL In-Sure lever connectors (30-10L23) for 24-12 AWG solid wire connections in fixtures.
Cable pulling — IDEAL Tuff-Rod glow rods (31-633) for fishing wire through walls and ceilings in retrofit projects.
Telecommunications — IDEAL RJ modular connectors (92-650) for terminating RG6 solid wire in network installations.

IDEAL Products

3G Electric supplies IDEAL steel fish tapes. We supply genuine products with in-stock availability on common SKUs, technical documentation, commissioning support, and warranty service — worldwide.

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