Mookie3333
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Hey guys- I know someone must have an idea on how to work neatly/efficiently with BX cable. The scenario is, I had 250 ft of 12/2 BX cable, and needed ~60 feet of it. There are 3 heavy guage zip ties on the reel (from H.D.), which I didn't want to cut because the whole thing would become unwound, and a big mess. So, I would pu ll the end through the ziptie, then the next, then the next, and repeat. This is ok for short cable lengths, but becomes a pain when I work with longer cable.
Is there any type of cable reel I can buy, or build, that can hold the cable, and supply it when I just pull on the cable? I suppose it would have to hold the other end of the cable to prevent the whole thing from, unwinding. I know the idea is simple, I'm thinking about how I can build one, maybe from cast iron pipes/elbows, etc. Or would it be easier to buy one? please advise, thanks!
Is there any type of cable reel I can buy, or build, that can hold the cable, and supply it when I just pull on the cable? I suppose it would have to hold the other end of the cable to prevent the whole thing from, unwinding. I know the idea is simple, I'm thinking about how I can build one, maybe from cast iron pipes/elbows, etc. Or would it be easier to buy one? please advise, thanks!