Hi Chris,

After going through the replies from the thread, here's my take:

1. Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Simon and AJJewsbury are spot on. Whenever possible, get someone else on the other end. Pulling in thick cables can be a two-person job. It's all about the balance between feeding and pulling.

2. Conduit Size and Bends: Broadgage and Sergio got a point about the conduit size. But I get your point about space constraints. Sometimes, the ideal solution isn't always practical. Too many bends and even the recommended sizes can become a chore.

3. Alternative Methods: Andy's idea about threading individual lengths of conduit over the cables is clever. It's a workaround, but it might just do the trick in tricky situations.

4. Materials and Techniques: WHJohnson suggested SWA. While it may not have been ideal for your situation, it's good to have options. Mike and Tom shared some wild stories. Sometimes, unconventional methods can be lifesavers - like Tom's use of lard or fairy liquid, and Mike's coax inside a nylon 'suzie' pipe.

5. The Third Cable Conundrum: As you and Graham highlighted, the third cable sliding between the other two can be tricky. The twists, the bends – it's a whole other beast.

6. Bending Challenges: Mapj1 and gkenyon provided insights about the cut-off distance and bending challenges, especially when dealing with rigid cables.

7. Patience Is Key: Your comment about patience hits the nail on the head. It's a tough job, and it's all about taking it step by step. As you rightly said, demonstrating that the job is possible is what counts in the end.

Yes, the OSG might give guidelines, real-world scenarios can throw you a curveball. 

take it easy on yourself! It's a tough job, and sometimes, it's just going to be a grind.

Cheers,

Hi Chris,

After going through the replies from the thread, here's my take:

1. Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Simon and AJJewsbury are spot on. Whenever possible, get someone else on the other end. Pulling in thick cables can be a two-person job. It's all about the balance between feeding and pulling.

2. Conduit Size and Bends: Broadgage and Sergio got a point about the conduit size. But I get your point about space constraints. Sometimes, the ideal solution isn't always practical. Too many bends and even the recommended sizes can become a chore.

3. Alternative Methods: Andy's idea about threading individual lengths of conduit over the cables is clever. It's a workaround, but it might just do the trick in tricky situations.

4. Materials and Techniques: WHJohnson suggested SWA. While it may not have been ideal for your situation, it's good to have options. Mike and Tom shared some wild stories. Sometimes, unconventional methods can be lifesavers - like Tom's use of lard or fairy liquid, and Mike's coax inside a nylon 'suzie' pipe.

5. The Third Cable Conundrum: As you and Graham highlighted, the third cable sliding between the other two can be tricky. The twists, the bends – it's a whole other beast.

6. Bending Challenges: Mapj1 and gkenyon provided insights about the cut-off distance and bending challenges, especially when dealing with rigid cables.

7. Patience Is Key: Your comment about patience hits the nail on the head. It's a tough job, and it's all about taking it step by step. As you rightly said, demonstrating that the job is possible is what counts in the end.

Yes, the OSG might give guidelines, real-world scenarios can throw you a curveball. 

take it easy on yourself! It's a tough job, and sometimes, it's just going to be a grind.

Cheers,