How are wires typically fed through conduit?

Wires are typically fed through conduit by hand or by using fish tape, which is a flexible, flat steel wire that can navigate the bends and turns of the conduit. When using fish tape, an electrician can push the tape through the conduit and then attach the wire to the end of the tape to pull it back through. This technique is particularly useful for longer distances or when the conduit has multiple bends.

Feeding wires by hand can be done for shorter runs or straighter conduits, allowing the electrician to manually guide the wires into place. Both methods ensure that the wires are safely and efficiently fed through without damaging the insulation or compromising the integrity of the wiring.

Using pliers and wire strippers is not suitable for feeding wires through conduit, as these tools are designed for manipulating or stripping wire insulation rather than for feeding wires into conduits. Employing a vacuum system is also not a standard method in this context, as it is generally not practical for wire installation, especially considering the constraints and variations in conduit layouts.