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05-24-2012, 07:33 PM
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Pulling 600 MCM
We've been pulling in 600's all last week and this week. We used the Maxis wire grips for the first time, and was shocked at how efficient they are, a real labor savor  . It takes me less than a minute to hook up four 600's and a 3/0 ground wire.
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05-24-2012, 07:37 PM
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I've never used them.. what are the teeth sticking out the side.. 
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05-24-2012, 07:38 PM
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I hear you.
We pulled 3C 600's a few weeks ago, then a 4C 750. But it was in tray, so it was mostly muscled in. Funny how much of this trade still comes down to sweat.
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05-24-2012, 07:43 PM
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I've never used them.. what are the teeth sticking out the side.. |
Those are the teeth that dig in at the end of the basket. You just slide the basket over the wire and then give it a slight tug back, and those teeth tighten into wire and hold it.
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05-24-2012, 07:50 PM
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Last edited by 360max; 05-24-2012 at 07:52 PM.
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05-24-2012, 08:08 PM
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I still think a tight wrap of tape would run smoother than that pulling jacket, but the rest of it looks slick.
-John
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05-24-2012, 08:46 PM
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That looks real nice and fast. 
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05-24-2012, 08:55 PM
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We bought a set last year and they work great. I think the whole set was around $2000.
But they are such a time saver
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05-24-2012, 09:05 PM
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You need to be careful with those things. When I was an apprentice, I went to grab those out of the gangbox , and as I was walking back to the other 8 guys on the pull, I accidentally stuck my finger into it.  Luckily no one saw me and I grabbed a little screw driver and managed to get my finger out before anyone saw what I did. I never would have heard the end of that one. 
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05-24-2012, 09:20 PM
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Looks nice and a PIA, Tie wire and duct tape and make the pull.
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05-24-2012, 09:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brian john
Looks nice and a PIA, Tie wire and duct tape and make the pull.
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I agree! I made plenty of baskets from black tie wire over the years. Never had one slip off! Everybody's trying to re-invent the wheel!
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05-24-2012, 09:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brian john
Looks nice and a PIA, Tie wire and duct tape and make the pull.
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Yes but, your method requires skill and experience.
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05-24-2012, 11:25 PM
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Yes but, your method requires skill and experience.
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Yes it does.
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05-24-2012, 11:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by B4T
I've never used them.. what are the teeth sticking out the side.. |
Those are for a better grip when pulling,,Kind of painful though.. .
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05-25-2012, 07:18 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bruce6670
You need to be careful with those things. When I was an apprentice, I went to grab those out of the gangbox , and as I was walking back to the other 8 guys on the pull, I accidentally stuck my finger into it. Luckily no one saw me and I grabbed a little screw driver and managed to get my finger out before anyone saw what I did. I never would have heard the end of that one. |
Could have been a lot worse.... 
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05-25-2012, 09:30 AM
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These and Simpull wire truly change the wire pull experience into a much cleaner smoother operation.
Especially when working in an existing space. A lot less mess...no wads of duct tape, strands of wire and smurf goo everywhere
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05-25-2012, 10:20 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NJWVUGrad
These and Simpull wire truly change the wire pull experience into a much cleaner smoother operation.
Especially when working in an existing space. A lot less mess...no wads of duct tape, strands of wire and smurf goo everywhere
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SCREW THAT. these things look like a royal PIA.
SIMPULL yes, This device, bah humbug.
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05-25-2012, 11:20 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brian john
SCREW THAT. these things look like a royal PIA.
SIMPULL yes, This device, bah humbug.
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Well at least we agree with the Simpull...
Does anyone know why the Ideal stuff is Blue? The color has to be an additive, so why not just make it clear
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05-25-2012, 12:11 PM
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What is that 600 aluminum xlpe ?
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05-25-2012, 12:24 PM
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We've started ordering the wire with something similar, they crimp on ends with eyes already attached at the supplier. Just set up the reals connect the crimped eyes to your rope and pull. The ones in the OP picture are super simple to use also. As far as being a PIA, not true by any means.
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