Need help with Cable Puller

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I Have searched through this site and tried to do a search online for review or comments on cable pullers.

I have a 120 ft run: (3) 500 MCM copper, (1) 250 MCM copper & (1) 1/0 copper in a 4" EMT pipe. This run has four 90 degree sweeps, unfortunatly this was the only way it could be installed.

Does anyone have any experience, comments or reviews on cable pullers. How is the Maxis Pull-it 3000? Maxis Pull-it 6000?

Thank you in advance,

Tony
TPP Electrical Contractors, inc
 
I like GreenLee's Ultra tugger:
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iwire said:
Me too. :)

My only real complaint is that when packed in it's gang box you need a fork lift to move it around.
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If they fitted it with a seat.....

LOL

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I've had great luck with our Maxis 3000 puller. It works great with the "super hog." We have the big Greenlee pullers as well, but they are a PITA to transport and set-up.
 
iwire said:
Me too. :)

My only real complaint is that when packed in it's gang box you need a fork lift to move it around.

But if you have all the accessories the actual set up and pulling is great. :)
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I agree with the weight problem but it is the best Tugger for the money.

Ed
 
Tony,
If you haven't done a pulling force calculation for this pull you need to do one. You may exceed the maximum permitted sidewall pressure (crushing force between the conductors and the inside radius of the 90) if you used standard radius 90s. There is an online calculator here.. You have to do each straight section and each bend as separate calculations.
Don
 
I have not done the tension calculation yet, i am actually trying to work on it now (thank you for the link). I appreciate all of you comments and additional comments, recomendations, and advice. i am trying to get through this calculation but am not sure if i am getting it right.

There is a 90 degree sweep comming out of the meter pan straight about 10 ft to the next 90 degree sweep. From that sweep it is about 50 ft of straight pipe to the next 90 degree sweep, then 5-6 ft of straight pipe to the last 90 degree sweep then 2-3 ft of straight pipe which connects to the bottom of the 400 amp panel.

I am fairly new to the larger wire pulling applications and appreciate all of your help.

thank you,

tony
 
We bought one of the Raytools pullers and it works awesome. All the foreman want it on the josite instead of the larger greenlee pullers. Sets up in a snap and pulls like a team of horses.
 
I have the Maxis and am very happy with it. Bought it about 5 years ago. but I agree the Raytool version looks a little nicer.
 
Thank you everone for their advice, i really do appreciate it. I have actually contacted the maxis tools rep in the Ny are and have asked for an on site demonstration. He will bring everything to pull the 400 amp service (except the wire ofcourse and pulling grips). I will let everyone know how it goes and how good it works.

Does anyone have any preferences to pulling grips or other pulling head attachments?

I also tried to contact the ray-tools reps but cannot find someone in this area.

thank you,

Tony
 
i have not used the maxis we use the greenlee u mount on the floor so as long as u have guys that know how to feed the wire not to cross them up keep them staight make a nice head or the best is to use a basket get plenty of soap 120 feet is not bad at all
 
I have a really decent rental joint that caters only to the electrical trade - benders, pullers testing equipment - even odd large ladders you end finding a use for....
 
Well theres nothing stopping you from opening a rental shop out in the boonies.... Helps small shop look big. The place I'm talking about also does core drilling, and will even sub out one of thier guys to you to put the conduit in it... Hey the only reason you might have a gas station in your town is that someone saw a need.
 
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