The Klein Tools 56334 is a 240-foot, 1/8-inch wide high-carbon steel fish tape for commercial, residential, and voice-data-video installations requiring long conduit runs. The optimized housing reduces payout effort and friction with slip-resistant geometry for improved winding power. A multi-position handle delivers a firm grip during pulls and rewinds. A protective coating on the steel tape reduces corrosion from humidity. The tape features laser-etched descending 1-foot increment markings and terminates in a double loop steel tip. Coils onto a large 13-inch diameter polypropylene reel. Made in the USA with global components. Carries a Klein Tools Lifetime warranty.
When is 240 feet of steel fish tape necessary?
Long commercial feeder runs, underground conduit between buildings, large floor plate conduit pulls, and any run that exceeds 120 feet in a single section. At 240 feet, the 56334 covers even the longest branch circuit and feeder runs in most commercial applications.
How much does the 56334 weigh, and is that a practical concern?
240 feet of 1/8-inch steel tape adds significant reel weight. Carry only the length you need — if most jobs run under 120 feet, the 56333 saves daily carry weight. The 56334 is best suited to crews doing consistent long-run commercial work.
What are the column strength advantages of steel at 240 feet?
Steel's rigidity allows a harder push through conduit, which matters on long runs where tape friction is high. Fiberglass at 200 feet pushes softer and can bow inside large conduit. For 200+ foot conduit pulls, steel typically advances more reliably on initial insertion.
Can the 56334 be used in conduit with bends?
Yes — the 56334 is designed for conduit with sweeps and standard 90-degree bends. Avoid pulling through back-to-back sharp offsets, which can kink the tape. For runs with multiple tight bends, a fiberglass tape with a spiral leader is more flexible.
Is there a fiberglass alternative at this length?
Yes — the 56059 (multi-groove fiberglass, non-conductive leader, 200 ft) and 56014 (fiberglass spiral leader, 200 ft) offer non-conductive 200-foot alternatives. For the full 240-foot length, the 56334 is Klein's current steel option.
# Klein Tools 1/8 in. x 240 ft. Steel Fish Tape **Model:** `56334` **Brand:** Klein Tools **Category:** Fish Tape > The Klein Tools 56334 is a 240-foot, 1/8-inch wide high-carbon steel fish tape for commercial, residential, and voice-data-video installations requiring long conduit runs. The optimized housing reduces payout effort and friction with slip-resistant geometry for improved winding power. A multi-position handle delivers a firm grip during pulls and rewinds. A protective coating on the steel tape reduces corrosion from humidity. The tape features laser-etched descending 1-foot increment markings and terminates in a double loop steel tip. Coils onto a large 13-inch diameter polypropylene reel. Made in the USA with global components. Carries a Klein Tools Lifetime warranty. ## Specifications | Attribute | Value | |---|---| | Product Type | Fish Tape | | Material | 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 | | Overall Length In | 1.85 | | Overall Height In | 16.21 | | Overall Width In | 12.35 | | Tape End | Double Loop Steel | | Weight (lbs) | 7.9 | | Country of Origin | USA (Global Components) | | Barcode (UPC) | 092644563348 | | Warranty | Lifetime | Source: https://www.jaspecs.com/klein-tools/fish-tape/56334-klein-tools-steel-fish-tape-18-inch-x-240-foot/