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You are probably right about the tape hitting the connection at the 90. I should have mentioned that that is one of the things the "bullet" I mentioned is good at preventing. I use 1/2" diameter bullets, turned from plastic.
I haven't found a magnet strong enough yet that would pull a fishtape out of a conduit. The hook is a common method when the tape is that close to the end.
When you're ready to attach the wire to the tape, strip about 4 to 6" of insulation, then clip 3 of the 7 strands off at the insulation. Bend the remaining strands over to almost meet the insulation, but bend two to go through the eye of the tape one way and the other two to go the opposite way. Tape it up tightly in three layers running up over the eye. Flag the end so you can find it when you want to unwind it.
The lube will help, but you also need someone to feed the wire in while you are pulling the tape.
I haven't found a magnet strong enough yet that would pull a fishtape out of a conduit. The hook is a common method when the tape is that close to the end.
When you're ready to attach the wire to the tape, strip about 4 to 6" of insulation, then clip 3 of the 7 strands off at the insulation. Bend the remaining strands over to almost meet the insulation, but bend two to go through the eye of the tape one way and the other two to go the opposite way. Tape it up tightly in three layers running up over the eye. Flag the end so you can find it when you want to unwind it.
The lube will help, but you also need someone to feed the wire in while you are pulling the tape.