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product_id: 57138932
title: "Southwire 58279840 1/8 in. 240 ft. Steel Fish Tape"
brand: "southwire"
price: "780.35 DT"
currency: TND
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Southwire"
url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/57138932-southwire-58279840-1-8-in-240-ft-steel-fish-tape
store_origin: TN
region: Tunisia
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# 240 ft length for extended reach Impact-resistant rugged case for durability 1/8" tempered spring steel for strength Southwire 58279840 1/8 in. 240 ft. Steel Fish Tape

**Brand:** southwire
**Price:** 780.35 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Fish wires like a pro—no coil, no jam, just pure jobsite power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Southwire 58279840 1/8 in. 240 ft. Steel Fish Tape by southwire
- **How much does it cost?** 780.35 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/57138932-southwire-58279840-1-8-in-240-ft-steel-fish-tape)

## Best For

- southwire enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted southwire brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pro-Level Handling:** Designed for hand-powered control with a rotating case to avoid jams—gloves recommended for the pros.
- • **Extended Reach Mastery:** 240 feet of flat steel tape lets you fish wires through the toughest, longest conduits with ease.
- • **Uncoil Without the Chaos:** Flat tempered spring steel design prevents annoying coiling, so you stay efficient and frustration-free.
- • **Built to Brave the Jobsite:** Rugged, impact-resistant case and handle ensure your tape survives every drop and bump on site.
- • **Smooth Operation, Fast Storage:** Effortless unwinding and rewinding means less downtime and more productivity on your projects.

## Overview

The Southwire 58279840 is a 1/8-inch wide, 240-foot long flat steel fish tape crafted from tempered spring steel for superior strength and flexibility. Housed in a rugged, impact-resistant case with a durable handle, it’s designed to withstand tough jobsite conditions. Its flat design prevents coiling, enabling smooth wire fishing through walls and conduits. Easy to unwind and rewind, this hand-powered tool is a must-have for electricians seeking efficiency and durability.

## Description

1/8" 240' flat steel fish tape

Review: DW - It works good fishing wire through the wall
Review: Fish tape - Exactly as described and worked perfectly. The hook on the end kept getting caught in the roof of the gas station that I was wiring so I had to straighten out the end but other than that no problems whatsoever.

## Features

- BUILD AND DESIGN: Our 1/8""-wide tempered spring steel Fish tapes provide excellent fishing performance The rugged case is impact resistant and jobsite tough
- FLAT STEEL FISH TAPE: The 1/8""-wide tempered spring steel fish tape was designed to avoid it from coiling up during use
- LONG LASTING DURABILITY: High impact case and carrying handle ensures it will be durable enough for the worksite
- EFFICIENT DESIGN: The fish tape conveniently unwinds and rewinds easily for fast and efficient storage
- NOTE: To pay out the fish tape; pull on the actual fish tape itself (gloves are recommended) To reel it back in; rotate the case in reverse while holding the handle The rotating case should not be used to pay out the fish tape; doing so could result in a jam

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00N4TMCUU |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #63,692 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #22 in Electrical Fish Tape |
| Brand | Southwire |
| Color | Multi |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,512) |
| Date First Available | October 11, 2016 |
| Finish | Brushed |
| Finish Type | Brushed |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00032886910944 |
| Included Components | Tools & Accessories |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 7.36 pounds |
| Item model number | FTS1/8-240 |
| Manufacturer | Southwire |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Measurement System | Metric |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | FTS1/8-240 |
| Pattern | FISH TAPE |
| Power Source | Hand_powered |
| Product Dimensions | 13 x 17 x 1.75 inches |
| Shape | Rectangular Bar |
| Size | 240-Foot |
| Style | 1/8 Inch Wide |
| Thickness | 0.13 Inches |
| UPC | 032886910944 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Southwire
- **Color:** Multi
- **Finish Type:** Brushed
- **Item Weight:** 7.37 Pounds
- **Material:** Alloy Steel

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: is this a "stiff" snake that doesnt kink or bend easy?.....bought a klein it was terrible!**
A: Not stiff at all! Bends south less than 2'. I begins to sag followed by coiling on its own. I now have to try again with a 1/4" thick tape. Im trying to max shoot for 20'.

**Q: Does the 25 foot one have a hook at the end ? Hot do you attached it to the piece you’re pulling**
A: Yes it has a hook. If your pulling wire you use black electrical tape to wrap it.

**Q: Is the 25' version suitable for fishing wires through walls & ceilings?  (Not running in conduit)**
A: Sure. As long as you are above top stud and dropping to device in wall. Not so easy to go between studs along wall. Your request is rather devoid of information to cover all scenarios.

**Q: Can this go through insulation?**
A: Sure. The bent “head” is about 1/4” across, with smooth tip and loop to attach wire or string.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ DW
*by D***N on January 2, 2026*

It works good fishing wire through the wall

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fish tape
*by J***S on June 21, 2025*

Exactly as described and worked perfectly. The hook on the end kept getting caught in the roof of the gas station that I was wiring so I had to straighten out the end but other than that no problems whatsoever.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fine for the occasional user, quality is lacking.
*by J***M on July 27, 2025*

I truly expected more from this Southwire Fish Tape. It is difficult to insert and remove the tape from the case. The plastic used in the case is too lightweight and flexible, causing the two parts to bind and not slide smoothly against each other. For someone like me, who uses a fish tape once a year or less, this will work just fine and was a good value compared to other products.

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*Product available on Desertcart Tunisia*
*Store origin: TN*
*Last updated: 2026-01-24*