Friday's follies...pt.(?)(?)

[Mugwump]

..hot and muggy all day today....a couple errands and some putz'n but finally kick'n back and cooling off....we might see rain by the coming mid week ?..who knows

[LizStreithorst]

OOPS!  I made my own friday post.

[Ron Sower]

...started installing the electricity in Lucy's craft shack today...Ron came over and started with a cup of coffee...and I only had to make one trip to the local hardware store today...once we got the conduit and boxes in place...Ron left and I started pulling the wires through...I couldn't get the fishline wire through one sweep curve ....after about 30 minutes I gave up and came in to get showered for dinner....tomorrow maybe I can get it through and pull the rest of the wire...!

...unless, that is, Miss Lucy decides she wants me to help her paint the kitchen and bathroom in the rental we just bought...!

[Mugwump]

...started installing the electricity in Lucy's craft shack today...Ron came over and started with a cup of coffee...and I only had to make one trip to the local hardware store today...once we got the conduit and boxes in place...Ron left and I started pulling the wires through...I couldn't get the fishline wire through one sweep curve ....after about 30 minutes I gave up and came in to get showered for dinner....tomorrow maybe I can get it through and pull the rest of the wire...!

...unless, that is, Miss Lucy decides she wants me to help her paint the kitchen and bathroom in the rental we just bought...!

..do you grease the wires a bit....?

[Ron Sower]

...started installing the electricity in Lucy's craft shack today...Ron came over and started with a cup of coffee...and I only had to make one trip to the local hardware store today...once we got the conduit and boxes in place...Ron left and I started pulling the wires through...I couldn't get the fishline wire through one sweep curve ....after about 30 minutes I gave up and came in to get showered for dinner....tomorrow maybe I can get it through and pull the rest of the wire...!

...unless, that is, Miss Lucy decides she wants me to help her paint the kitchen and bathroom in the rental we just bought...!

Didn't think of that.....Also didn't think of running the wires through as we glued the pieces together...

..do you grease the wires a bit....?

[Mugwump]

...started installing the electricity in Lucy's craft shack today...Ron came over and started with a cup of coffee...and I only had to make one trip to the local hardware store today...once we got the conduit and boxes in place...Ron left and I started pulling the wires through...I couldn't get the fishline wire through one sweep curve ....after about 30 minutes I gave up and came in to get showered for dinner....tomorrow maybe I can get it through and pull the rest of the wire...!

...unless, that is, Miss Lucy decides she wants me to help her paint the kitchen and bathroom in the rental we just bought...!

Didn't think of that.....Also didn't think of running the wires through as we glued the pieces together...

..do you grease the wires a bit....?

Types of Cable Lube

Spray-type cable lubricant: Spray lubricant is an innovative approach to cable lubrication.

The lubricant is concentrated, so all that is needed is a thin film for immediate tension reduction. Spray the cable to coat jacket or inject it directly into the conduit.

Wire-pulling gel: Wire-pulling lubricant gel makes pulling jobs smoother and safer, saving time and money. The thick formula applies faster without messy runs or drips, minimizing preparation time. A low coefficient of friction means less wire damage and equipment wear for improved safety. The colorless formula does not stain wire and cable jackets. Compatibility with most wire and cable jackets allows for varied applications.

Wire-pulling compound: Wire-pulling compound, often called cable lube, is designed to make it easier to pull electrical wires through conduit runs. It reduces the coefficient of friction between wires and conduits, reducing the chances of damaging the wire jackets.
What Is Wire-Pulling Compound Made Of?

Wire pulling compound, or cable lube, is available from many manufacturers. It is made out of a polymer and is electrically neutral, making it safe for electrical work. These substances often dry colorless and create a slick coating around the wires, easing pulling them through conduit by reducing friction.
How To Use Wire-Pulling Compound

Wire pulling compound is added to the wires as they are being pulled into the conduit. The person feeding the wires makes sure they go straight into the conduit, using one hand to lube the wires as well. Spray-type lubricant can be sprayed onto the wires directly as it is being fed, leaving your hands free of the slippery substance.
How Much Lube Should Be Used?

Lubricate the head of the pull very liberally, and generously add more lube every few feet when starting the pull. From there,  you can add some every five feet, less towards the end of the pull.

[Ron Sower]

...started installing the electricity in Lucy's craft shack today...Ron came over and started with a cup of coffee...and I only had to make one trip to the local hardware store today...once we got the conduit and boxes in place...Ron left and I started pulling the wires through...I couldn't get the fishline wire through one sweep curve ....after about 30 minutes I gave up and came in to get showered for dinner....tomorrow maybe I can get it through and pull the rest of the wire...!

...unless, that is, Miss Lucy decides she wants me to help her paint the kitchen and bathroom in the rental we just bought...!

Didn't think of that.....Also didn't think of running the wires through as we glued the pieces together...

..do you grease the wires a bit....?

Types of Cable Lube

Spray-type cable lubricant: Spray lubricant is an innovative approach to cable lubrication.

The lubricant is concentrated, so all that is needed is a thin film for immediate tension reduction. Spray the cable to coat jacket or inject it directly into the conduit.

Wire-pulling gel: Wire-pulling lubricant gel makes pulling jobs smoother and safer, saving time and money. The thick formula applies faster without messy runs or drips, minimizing preparation time. A low coefficient of friction means less wire damage and equipment wear for improved safety. The colorless formula does not stain wire and cable jackets. Compatibility with most wire and cable jackets allows for varied applications.

Wire-pulling compound: Wire-pulling compound, often called cable lube, is designed to make it easier to pull electrical wires through conduit runs. It reduces the coefficient of friction between wires and conduits, reducing the chances of damaging the wire jackets.
What Is Wire-Pulling Compound Made Of?

Wire pulling compound, or cable lube, is available from many manufacturers. It is made out of a polymer and is electrically neutral, making it safe for electrical work. These substances often dry colorless and create a slick coating around the wires, easing pulling them through conduit by reducing friction.
How To Use Wire-Pulling Compound

Wire pulling compound is added to the wires as they are being pulled into the conduit. The person feeding the wires makes sure they go straight into the conduit, using one hand to lube the wires as well. Spray-type lubricant can be sprayed onto the wires directly as it is being fed, leaving your hands free of the slippery substance.
How Much Lube Should Be Used?

Lubricate the head of the pull very liberally, and generously add more lube every few feet when starting the pull. From there,  you can add some every five feet, less towards the end of the pull.

...Thanks, Mugs...I'll shoot some lithium grease on the end of the wire and see if that helps...but it'll be toorrow...