The Klein Tools 56005 is a 25-foot, 1/4-inch wide tempered high-strength spring steel fish tape suited for short wire runs in light commercial, residential, and VDV installations. The flat profile tape features a no-snag plastic tip that resists catching and easily accepts wire. Laser-etched descending 1-foot increment markings assist with conduit depth measurement. A full-grip style handle and raised finger grips maximize winding efficiency. Polypropylene case and handle provide impact resistance. Succeeded by the 56335. No longer in production.
Is the 56005 still available?
The 56005 has been discontinued. The 56335 (Wide Steel Fish Tape, 1/4-inch x 25-foot) is the current active replacement with the same specification.
What replaced the 56005?
The 56335 — identical specification: 1/4-inch wide x 25-foot steel tape. If you used the 56005, the 56335 is the direct replacement.
What distinguishes a 1/4-inch wide tape from the standard 1/8-inch models?
The 1/4-inch width provides more lateral stiffness for pushing in open conduit. In 1/2-inch conduit with existing wire, the wider tape has less clearance. Use the 1/4-inch tape for short, empty conduit runs where push force matters more than clearance.
# Klein Tools 1/4 in. x 25 ft. Wide Steel Fish Tape **Model:** `56005` **Brand:** Klein Tools **Category:** Fish Tape > The Klein Tools 56005 is a 25-foot, 1/4-inch wide tempered high-strength spring steel fish tape suited for short wire runs in light commercial, residential, and VDV installations. The flat profile tape features a no-snag plastic tip that resists catching and easily accepts wire. Laser-etched descending 1-foot increment markings assist with conduit depth measurement. A full-grip style handle and raised finger grips maximize winding efficiency. Polypropylene case and handle provide impact resistance. Succeeded by the 56335. No longer in production. ## Specifications | Attribute | Value | |---|---| | Product Type | Fish Tape | | Material | steel | | Tape Width In | 0.25 | | Tape Length Ft | 25 | | Tape Thickness In | 0.03 | | Non Conductive | No | | Reel Type | enclosed | | Reel Diameter In | 7 | | Tape End | Plastic Tip | | Weight (lbs) | 1.1 | | Barcode (UPC) | 092644560057 | | Warranty | Lifetime | Source: https://www.jaspecs.com/klein-tools/fish-tape/56005-klein-tools-14-inch-wide-steel-fish-tape-25-foot/