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Gardner Bender EFT-15 Mini Cable Snake, 15 Ft Steel Fish Tape, Electrical Wire Fishing Tape, Red & Black

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,867 ratings

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Color Red
Brand Gardner Bender
Material Steel
Voltage 600 Volts

About this item

  • Compact, rugged design can be easily carried and stored
  • 15 foot flat steel wire tape fishes under carpets, down walls and over ceilings
  • Low-memory tape does not curl during extension - perfect for non-conduit situations
  • Durable. High-impact housing resists breaking
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4.2 4.2
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4.2 4.2
Easy to use
4.1 4.1
Sturdiness
3.1 3.1

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Built for Durability and Longevity
  • Feed under carpets, over drop ceilings and down walls
  • Perfect for short runs - install speakers, home networks, cable and other common electrical uses
  • The manually retractable tape prevents the unwanted snap back you can get from other fishtapes

Mini Cable Snake

Ultra-Compact, Rugged Mini Cable Snake

Gardner Bender's innovative Mini Cable Snake is an ultra-compact 15 ft. fishtape for installing a variety of wire and cable over short runs inside walls and ceilings or under carpets. The special low-memory steel tape does not curl during extension, easily fishing wire in both conduit and existing structures. It's the perfect tool for installing wiring for electrical boxes, outlets, light fixtures, doorbells, audio, datacom and security systems.

  • Durable, high-impact housing resists breaking
  • Ideal for small cable installation and home improvement repairs
  • Low-memory tape does not curl during extension – perfect for non-conduit situations

Grooved Knob

Fingers comfortably fit deep into the grooves allowing you an easily retractable fishtape. The manually retractable tape prevents the unwanted snap back you can get from other fishtapes.

Belt Clip

Compact, rugged design can be easily stored in your toolbox, and light enough to clip comfortably on your tool belt.

Flat Eyelet Tip

The plastic eyelet tip keeps your tape from scratching surfaces as you snake through tight spaces and allows you to tightly connect the cable to the fishtape without having to use additional materials.

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Product Description

15', Steel, Mini Cable Snake Fish Tape, Compact, Use For Installing A Variety Of Wire and Cable Including Electrical Wire, Speaker Wire, and Network Cable Over Short Runs Inside Walls and Ceilings, Special Low Memory Steel Tape Does Not Curl During Extension, Easily Fishing Wire In Both Conduit and Existing Structures, Perfect Tool For Installing Wiring For Electrical Boxes, Outlets, Light Fixtures, Doorbells, Audio, Datacom and Security Systems.

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Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
1,867 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, quality and value of the fish tape. They mention that it works well, is well built and worth the price. Customers also like the size. However, some customers have reported issues with stability and ease of use.

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187 customers mention170 positive17 negative

Customers like the performance of the tool. They say it's very useful and works well for smaller runs to longer ones. The reel is tight, the stop works well, and the tape is just stiff. It works great for the straight segments of the wiring, but was not helpful if there was any curve. The unit is okay, but tricky to unwind. That said, it works great to pull cables through walls and doesn't bend.

"...I love the small size and the line is standard gauge - so it works perfectly." Read more

"I bought it to do a wiring project in my Jeep. very useful...." Read more

"...Worked great. Got snagged on some lath keys but I was able to punch it through/navigate around most spots pretty easily...." Read more

"This unit is okay, but tricky to unwind. Here's my take:PROS:*..." Read more

116 customers mention84 positive32 negative

Customers like the quality of the tools. They mention that it's well-built, has a sturdy belt hook, and is strong and solid. Overall, they say it' s a great product for a good price and that it should last for a very long time.

"...I use it for 12 volt vehicle installs. Awesome product. Love how it wraps up for easy storage in the tool bag." Read more

"...This seems to be very well built, and it's quite easy to both dispense and to retract the tape...." Read more

"...It's not the best quality spring steel - it's not the best quality steel, period - but it keeps its form pretty well, and if you apply extra pressure..." Read more

"Strong solid fish tape. Recently had to pull some cables through outside facing wall and it’s insulation. Fish tape worked perfect for my needs...." Read more

70 customers mention65 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the tools. They mention that it is worth the price and has good quality for the price.

"...A very inexpensive option if you're just a weekend warrior like myself doing some DIY projects around the house...." Read more

"...Here's what I like about it:-VERY Inexpensive!-Love the grip handle-Love the winding mechanism, it works great!..." Read more

"...It is also very well priced. I could not have found one for this price that meets my needs at a local hardware store." Read more

"This is product is excellent!! It's definitely worth every penny I spent on on it...." Read more

66 customers mention57 positive9 negative

Customers like the size of the tool. For example, they say it's compact, portable, and easy to store in a tool box. It's also lightweight and perfect for small runs.

"...It winds up very easily and is equally as easy to pull out. I love the small size and the line is standard gauge - so it works perfectly." Read more

"...Awesome product. Love how it wraps up for easy storage in the tool bag." Read more

"...It's also very compact so if you are like me and don't use it often it won't hog a bunch of space on your tool bench...." Read more

"...Time will tell. 65 feet seems like a good length...." Read more

95 customers mention55 positive40 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the tools. Some mention that it was very easy for their first go, while others say that it's a little harder to work with and requires some practice to use effectively. Some customers also say that the tape is strong and metal, and the retractor is little tough to use due to how large it is.

"I bought it to do a wiring project in my Jeep. very useful. Saved me a lot of time as I didn't have to remove many panels to stretch/pull the wire..." Read more

"...It's a huge pain. IN the end I had to hold the tool with my legs, and use my other hands to try to unwind it. It was slow, but I finally got it...." Read more

"...I had never used fish tape before and this was very easy for my first go...." Read more

"...Tape is strong and metal. Retractor is little tough to use due to how large it is on such a small device...." Read more

95 customers mention19 positive76 negative

Customers have issues with the stability of the tape reel. They mention that it is difficult to unwind the tape, and it is hard to pull out and retract. Some customers also mention that the release mechanism is clunky at times.

"...4 stars just due to the winding/unwinding function being a little complicated and unnecessary in my opinion...." Read more

"...The big problems with the cheap fish tapes is that they don't retract well. That's why I was excited to replace it with this newer model...." Read more

"...But unwinding is just as important, and horrible.I wouldn't buy this with YOUR money. Find something else." Read more

"It was a pleasant surprise ! It winds up very easily and is equally as easy to pull out...." Read more

DO NOT BUY THIS BRAND!!
5 Stars
DO NOT BUY THIS BRAND!!
Buyer beware, you get what you pay for. I don't understand how this brand got so many good ratings, the fish tape reel is poorly assembled and siezed on me. If you are going to use this tool for work then I highly suggest spending some extra cash and getting Klein or Greenlee. This fish tape reel only lasted four months. Probably the worst purchase I have made on Amazon
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Bradley Folz
5.0 out of 5 stars Worked well
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4.0 out of 5 stars herramienta útil para mi trabajo
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5.0 out of 5 stars Vale muito a pena como backup
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5.0 out of 5 stars Vale muito a pena como backup
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Muito bem acabado e resistente, com cerca de 4.5m é ótimo pra se ter na maleta pelo seu tamanho compacto. Perfeito para passar cabos atrás de móveis.
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