Description
Greenlee FTS438-65BP Fish Tape 65' x 1/8"
Feed and pull wire through conduit runs without kinking or binding. The Greenlee® MagnumPRO™ FTS438-65BP 65-Foot Steel Fish Tape is built to withstand demanding electrical rough-ins and commercial pulls.
Constructed from oil-tempered spring steel, this 1/8-inch tape offers the optimal balance of stiffness for pushing through packed conduit and flexibility to navigate multiple tight bends without permanent deformation. The high-impact case features an advanced ergonomic comfort grip and an integrated viewing port that allows you to see remaining tape length and quickly shake out jobsite debris. Finished with a dirt-resistant treatment and a low-profile eyelet, the tape glides smoothly into standard conduit sizes and glides past existing wiring.
- Oil-Tempered Spring Steel: High column strength pushes through stubborn conduit setups while resisting kinks and curling.
- Rapid Payout & Rewind: Ergonomic winder case and comfort grip reduce hand fatigue and speed up feed and retraction times.
- Integrated Viewing Port: Lets you instantly gauge remaining footage inside the reel and flush out jobsite dirt or drywall dust.
- Slim Low-Profile Tip: Offset formed eye navigates easily through standard conduit fittings and around 90° bends.
- Drop-Resistant Case: Heavy-duty thermoplastic housing withstands jobsite drops and rough handling in tool bags.
Specifications
| Attribute | Specification |
| Brand / Line | Greenlee® / MagnumPRO™ |
| Model / Part # | FTS438-65BP (Cat # 10028) |
| Tape Length | 65 ft (19.8 m) |
| Tape Width & Thickness | 1/8" (3.2 mm) wide x 0.060" thick |
| Tape Material | Oil-Tempered Spring Steel |
| Tensile Strength | 400 lbs (1.7 kN) maximum design strength |
| Tip Type | Low-Profile Formed Eyelet |
| Case Material | High-Impact Polyethylene / Composite with Viewing Port |
| Application | Commercial & Residential Electrical Wire Pulling |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pulling strength rating for this steel fish tape?
The Greenlee FTS438-65BP features a maximum design tensile strength of 400 lbs (1.7 kN), making it suitable for standard wire-pulling applications across residential and light commercial conduit runs.
What are the benefits of oil-tempered spring steel?
Oil-tempered spring steel provides excellent rigidity and column strength, allowing you to push the tape long distances and through multiple bends without buckling, while retaining its original flat shape without kinking.
What is the purpose of the case viewing port?
The built-in viewing port allows you to quickly assess how much tape remains inside the reel during a pull, and makes it easy to blow or shake out accumulated dirt, grit, and jobsite debris.
Can this steel tape be used around energized circuits?
No. Steel fish tapes are conductive. Always de-energize circuits and verify with a voltage tester before feeding fish tape into electrical panels, boxes, or conduits with existing wiring. For energized environments, non-conductive fiberglass or nylon tapes are required.
Product Specifications
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• Greenlee MagnumPRO Fish Tape Core: Professional 65' x 1/8" oil-tempered spring steel fish tape features a dirt-free finish, low-profile tip, and impact-resistant case. • 65' x 1/8" Size. • Spring Steel. |
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✔️ Smooth Pulling: Oil-tempered spring steel construction delivers exceptional flexibility and strength for navigating tight conduits. ✔️ Clean Operation: Dirt-free tape finish. |
