Tip for threading wiring

[Lawrence W]

To thread wiring through tough areas of my trailer, I first push 3/8" clear plastic tubing through the route, then push the wires through the tubing. I use clear so I can see where the wire is at if needed. You can leave the tubing or pull it off as desired when done.

[Joe Z]

real nice tip with the clear tubing...... I need to run some wires in another application and will use your tip.
thanks,
Joe

[Matt in SV]

There's also some lubricant that you can coat the wires in if you have a problem with them hanging up on vinyl or fiberglass. It evaporates and doesn't leave a residue. It might be useful if you're using somewhat sticky vinyl tubing as a wire chase:

Klein Tools Premium Synthetic Clear Lubricant - 1 Qt - 51028 at The Home Depot

[floyd]

Originally Posted by Matt in SV

There's also some lubricant that you can coat the wires in if you have a problem with them hanging up on vinyl or fiberglass. It evaporates and doesn't leave a residue. It might be useful if you're using somewhat sticky vinyl tubing as a wire chase:

Klein Tools Premium Synthetic Clear Lubricant - 1 Qt - 51028 at The Home Depot

If you use dry tygon tubing you can tie a small piece of cotton ball to a length of stout button and carpet thread, then take a piece of duct tape and tape over the end of your shop vac,poke a hole in the duct tape and suck the thread through the tubing , then tie the thread to the wire and pull it through.

[Joe Z]

Originally Posted by floyd

If you use dry tygon tubing you can tie a small piece of cotton ball to a length of stout button and carpet thread, then take a piece of duct tape and tape over the end of your shop vac,poke a hole in the duct tape and suck the thread through the tubing , then tie the thread to the wire and pull it through.

Another Great Tip that i will definately try

Joe