What equipment is used to assist in routing cable through tight spaces?

Fish tape is a specialized tool designed to assist electricians and technicians in routing cable through tight or inaccessible spaces, such as walls, conduits, or ceilings. This flexible tape is usually made of a strong material that can be easily maneuvered into challenging areas. Once fed into the space, the fish tape can be attached to the cable, allowing the technician to pull the cable back through the tight area without having to directly access or drill extra openings.

Its design makes it particularly useful for navigating around bends and corners that might be encountered in building structures. In contrast, pliers, screwdrivers, and cable staplers serve different functions that are not specific to routing cable. Pliers are primarily used for gripping or bending wires, screwdrivers are for fastening screws, and cable staplers are used for securing cables in place, not for navigating them through tight spaces. This is why fish tape is the optimal choice in this context.