Cable Pullers
Cable puller tools take the fight out of long runs, tight bends, and packed conduit, so you're not yanking cable by hand and damaging it.
When you're running new circuits through stud walls, trunking, or conduit, a proper cable puller or wire puller keeps the pull smooth and controlled. From a fish tape cable puller for short chases to a cable feeder tool for longer runs, this is the kit that saves time, knuckles, and insulation. Pick the right type for the route and get the cable in first time.
What Are Cable Pullers Used For?
- Feeding singles and twin and earth through conduit and trunking on first fix, so you are not snagging insulation on couplers and tight elbows.
- Pulling cable through stud walls, ceilings, and voids on refurbs where access is limited and you need to hit the route without ripping plasterboard back off.
- Running longer, heavier pulls between risers, plant rooms, and distribution points where a cable puller tool gives you steady draw and less chance of stretching the cable.
- Chasing awkward routes with a fish tape cable puller to get a draw line through first, then bringing the cable through clean without twisting and kinking.
- Speeding up repetitive pulls on commercial fit outs using a cable feeder tool, keeping the cable moving while you guide and manage bends at the entry point.
Choosing the Right Cable Puller
Match the cable puller to the route first, because the wrong tool turns a simple pull into a snagging, kinking mess.
1. Route length and access
If you are doing short wall drops and quick chases, a fish tape cable puller is the sensible pick because it is fast to feed and retrieve. If you are regularly pulling across longer runs or between voids where you cannot reach in and help it along, step up to a cable puller tool built for longer distance pulls.
2. Conduit bends and congestion
If the run has multiple elbows, tight bends, or it is already busy with existing conductors, go for a setup that feeds smoothly and stays rigid enough not to buckle. If you are forcing it round corners, you are more likely to scrape insulation or jam the pull halfway through.
3. Cable type and pull effort
If you are pulling thicker cable or multiple conductors at once, you need a wire puller that gives controlled draw rather than a sudden yank, because stretching and kinking causes faults later. For repetitive commercial runs, a cable feeder tool can be the difference between steady progress and constant stop start snagging.
Who Uses Cable Pullers on Site?
- Sparkies and electrical improvers pulling cables through conduit, tray drops, and trunking runs, especially when the route has bends and you need control rather than brute force.
- Fire and security installers feeding data, alarm, and comms cabling through walls and ceilings where you cannot see the full run and a wire puller keeps it tidy.
- Maintenance teams and fitters dealing with upgrades and additions in live buildings, where a clean pull matters because you do not get a second chance to open everything up.
The Basics: Understanding Cable Pullers
Cable pulling is mostly about getting a draw path through first, then keeping the cable moving without twists, snags, or damaged insulation. Here is what matters on site.
1. Fish tape and draw wire (finding the route)
A fish tape cable puller is pushed through conduit, trunking, or a void to reach the far end, then you attach a draw line or the cable and pull it back through. It is the go to when you cannot get hands on the full run.
2. Feeding versus pulling (stopping damage)
On longer runs, one person feeding while the other pulls makes a massive difference, because it keeps the cable straight and reduces friction at bends. That is where a cable feeder tool helps, keeping consistent movement while you guide the entry point.
3. Control and bend management (avoiding snags)
Most failed pulls happen at couplers and elbows, not in the straight sections. The right cable puller tool gives you the control to work the cable round bends steadily, instead of yanking and scraping the sheath.
Shop Cable Pullers at ITS
Whether you need a simple fish tape cable puller for quick runs or a cable feeder tool for longer, repeat pulls, we stock the full cable puller range in the types and lengths trades actually use. It is all held in our own warehouse, in stock and ready for next day delivery so you can get the cables in and get the job moving.
Cable Puller FAQs
Is cable pulling a hard job?
It can be, especially on long runs, tight bends, or when the conduit is already crowded. The hard part is friction and snagging, not strength, so using the right cable puller and feeding the cable properly is what stops it turning into a wrestling match.
What are the 4 types of cable?
A simple way to group what you will see on site is power cable, control cable, data and communications cable, and fire resistant or safety cable. The type matters because stiffness, sheath grip, and bend radius change how easily it will feed and how careful you need to be on corners.
What tool is used to move cable through wall?
A cable puller or wire puller is the standard answer, and for many wall and conduit runs that means a fish tape cable puller. You push the tape through first, attach the draw line or cable, then pull it back through without tearing the wall apart.
Will a fish tape cable puller get through tight bends, or will it just jam?
It will get through plenty of bends, but it is not magic. If the run has sharp elbows, crushed conduit, or too many direction changes back to back, it can buckle and stop, so you are better off checking the route, reducing friction, and feeding steadily rather than forcing it.
Can a cable feeder tool replace having a second person on the pull?
It helps a lot on repetitive runs because it keeps the cable moving consistently, but you still need to manage the entry point and the drum to stop twists and bird nesting. For longer pulls, having someone controlling the feed is still the cleanest way to avoid kinks and damaged insulation.
