quogueelectric
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Has anyone bought and or used the new rigid seesnake? I think it is awesome but dont have one yet and am looking for any comment.
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mdshunk
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Oh yeah. I think I posted about the See Snake Micro about a year ago. If you don't have one yet, your'e behind the curve. $199
quogueelectric
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Kind of othroscopic surgery for electricians?
mdshunk
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Maybe. I've used it to look into walls and ceilings and to read motor dataplates that weren't visible otherwise. For 200 bucks, I think it's a no-brainer.quogueelectric said:
quogueelectric
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Done deal I will have one tomorrow I just wanted to not hear badness about view on the screen or light intensity I believe you may only need this thing a half a dozen times a year but when you need it you really need it.
I got one last fall, and didn't have any planned use for it. It was one of those "It's such a cool tool, even if I never really need it" things.
But three weeks later, I went to trim a house I had wired. When I roughed it in, the fireplace wasn't installed yet, so I just had to leave the wires for it laying in the opening. I told the GC to have the FP installers wire it up because it's not in my bid to keep coming back because other trades can't get their rears in gear.
When I returned to trim, guess what. No surprise.... the FP installers just pushed the wires aside, slammed in the unit and beat feet outa there.
My first instinct was "Well, ain't this gonna be fun!" But as fortune would have it, my wires were on the side opposite the gas line, so I just pulled out the ole' See Snake (OK, not old, but brand-spankin new!), poked it through the gas line hole, and viol?! There they were, waiting to be snagged by a scrap piece of #12.
That problem alone paid for the unit. SInce then, I have located boxes buried in the walls and found a buried gas shut-off in a remodel I'm working on.
Well worth the 200 clams.
But three weeks later, I went to trim a house I had wired. When I roughed it in, the fireplace wasn't installed yet, so I just had to leave the wires for it laying in the opening. I told the GC to have the FP installers wire it up because it's not in my bid to keep coming back because other trades can't get their rears in gear.
When I returned to trim, guess what. No surprise.... the FP installers just pushed the wires aside, slammed in the unit and beat feet outa there.
My first instinct was "Well, ain't this gonna be fun!" But as fortune would have it, my wires were on the side opposite the gas line, so I just pulled out the ole' See Snake (OK, not old, but brand-spankin new!), poked it through the gas line hole, and viol?! There they were, waiting to be snagged by a scrap piece of #12.
That problem alone paid for the unit. SInce then, I have located boxes buried in the walls and found a buried gas shut-off in a remodel I'm working on.
Well worth the 200 clams.
ultramegabob
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480sparky said:
did you charge the GC for using it? it not, you need to so you can recoup your money on tools like that.
brian john
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Thanks to Marc I quickly parted with several 100.00's purchasing a few of these. He had one I had to have at least two.
Drop that bolt while assembling a piece of gear and they are a time saver.
Drop that bolt while assembling a piece of gear and they are a time saver.
HighWirey
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ultramegabob said:
Shouldn't have to. That is why we put a 5% small tool allowance in our bids.
Best Wishes Everyone
mdshunk
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Rigid is still mostly marketing the See Snake Micro to plumbers (their core market), but I'm sure they would sell many more by putting ads for them in electrician and especially HVAC magazines. Sorta like the 21st century version of a dental mirror to look at stuff you can't get your eyes on.Sparky555 said:
The Iceman
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I used mine to install one receptacle in 258 existing condo units. I used the See Snake to fish down walls and ceilings. It's very tough and takes some getting use to, but saves lots of time.
mdshunk
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I've been using it also to make sure my long flex bits are centered when I drill through a fire block in the middle of a stud bay so that I don't dill out through the plaster. Using gadgets like the See Snake has builds value in your service if the customer is watching you. It has a certain "wow" factor, and helps to lessen sticker shock when you write up the bill. They're already thoroughly impressed.
iaov
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I bought one a couple of months ago after reading about it in on one of Marcs posts. It's a great tool. I do a lot of remodeling work and it is so nice to be able to peek inside walls. It definately provides a Wow factor for the customer too.:smile:
LarryFine
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Especially recessed retrofits in ceiling spaces with rooms above. HVAC ducts, plumbing, etc.iaov said:
Next toy, I mean tool, on the list.
quogueelectric
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The thermal laser is a good cheap wow factor.
electricalperson
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i own one of these cameras and i swear its one of the best things ive ever bought. i used it to fish in a ton of receptacles in a 300 year old house. i jammed the camera in the wall to see where the snake was and stuck a piece in so i could catch it faster. made it a little easierLarryFine said:Especially recessed retrofits in ceiling spaces with rooms above. HVAC ducts, plumbing, etc.
Next toy, I mean tool, on the list.
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