The Klein Tools 56008 is a 240-foot, 1/8-inch wide stainless steel fish tape for extended conduit runs in corrosive or wet environments. Stainless steel construction provides corrosion resistance to extend tape life compared to standard steel. The tape features laser-etched descending 1-foot increment markings for conduit measurement, and coils onto a 13-inch diameter polypropylene case. A full-grip style handle with raised finger grips and sloped design optimizes hand position for quick hand-over-hand rewinds. Succeeded by the 56341. No longer in production.
Is the 56008 stainless steel tape still available?
The 56008 has been discontinued. Klein no longer offers a stainless steel fish tape. The current 56334 (standard steel, 1/8-inch x 240-foot) covers the same length without stainless steel construction.
What advantage did stainless steel offer over standard steel?
Stainless steel resists corrosion in wet or high-humidity conduit environments — underground conduit, damp crawl spaces, and exterior installations. Standard steel tapes can rust over time in these environments. For corrosion-resistant alternatives today, non-conductive fiberglass (56059, 200 ft) eliminates the corrosion concern entirely.
What replaces the 56008 for wet-environment conduit?
The 56059 (multi-groove fiberglass, non-conductive leader, 200 ft) is the best current option for wet environments — fiberglass does not corrode and is fully non-conductive. For 240-foot reach, the 56334 (standard steel) is the only current option, with the caveat that steel can rust in sustained-moisture conditions.
# Klein Tools 1/8 in. x 240 ft. Stainless Steel Fish Tape **Model:** `56008` **Brand:** Klein Tools **Category:** Fish Tape > The Klein Tools 56008 is a 240-foot, 1/8-inch wide stainless steel fish tape for extended conduit runs in corrosive or wet environments. Stainless steel construction provides corrosion resistance to extend tape life compared to standard steel. The tape features laser-etched descending 1-foot increment markings for conduit measurement, and coils onto a 13-inch diameter polypropylene case. A full-grip style handle with raised finger grips and sloped design optimizes hand position for quick hand-over-hand rewinds. Succeeded by the 56341. No longer in production. ## Specifications | Attribute | Value | |---|---| | Product Type | Fish Tape | | Material | stainless steel | | Tape Width In | 0.125 | | Tape Length Ft | 240 | | Tape Thickness In | 0.062 | | Non Conductive | No | | Reel Type | enclosed | | Reel Diameter In | 13 | | Weight (lbs) | 7.5 | | Barcode (UPC) | 092644560040 | | Warranty | Lifetime | Source: https://www.jaspecs.com/klein-tools/fish-tape/56008-klein-tools-18-inch-stainless-steel-fish-tape-240-foot/