Gardner Bender electrical supplies are for electricians, contractors and DIYers making connections and securing cable. Its wire connectors, cable ties and staples cover several parts of the same wiring job, from joining conductors to keeping cable in place.
Gardner Bender supplies electrical tools and wiring products. In 1959, founder James Gardner wanted to make electrical work easier and more efficient. Gardner Bender, Sperry Instruments, Briscon and Bergen are being consolidated under the nVent GARDNER BENDER name.
Connections and cable fastening
Gardner Bender offers testing equipment as well as wire connectors, cable ties and fastening products, giving you options for checking electrical work alongside the parts used to make connections and secure cable.
For cable ties, choose a tie that fits the bundle and the conditions where it’ll stay. A tie pulled hard enough to deform the cable jacket is too tight. Tighten it until the bundle stays together with the jackets keeping their shape. For outdoor use, choose a tie labeled for sunlight exposure.
Gardner Bender’s staples and fastening products address cable support. Match the staple to the cable type, the number of cables it’s intended to hold and the surface you’re fastening to. Seat it so the cable stays in place with its jacket intact and its shape preserved.
The connection products include connectors, splicer-reducers and lugs. Match the connector’s marked conductor material, wire sizes and permitted wire combination to the connection. Sort those details out before stripping the wires, because the connector instructions determine the strip length.
Gardner Bender also has liquid electrical tape and cutting pliers.
Fish tape lengths
For routing electrical wire, speaker wire or network cable inside walls and ceilings, Mini Cable Snake is a compact 15-foot fish tape for short runs; for longer routes, UpperHand steel fish tapes include 125-foot and 250-foot models.
| Fish tape | Tape length |
|---|---|
| Mini Cable Snake | 15 feet |
| UpperHand steel, FTS-125R | 125 feet |
| UpperHand steel, FTS-250R | 250 feet |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Gardner Bender voltage tester check?
Gardner Bender offers a USB tester that checks voltage and polarity. That’s a specific job, so if you’re checking household wiring, you need a tester rated for that application. Follow your tester’s instructions to interpret its readings.
How do you choose Gardner Bender cable staples?
Match Gardner Bender cable staples to the cable you’re supporting and the surface you’re fastening to. The staple needs to hold the cable without crushing its jacket. Driving a staple harder won’t fix a poor fit.
How tight should Gardner Bender cable ties be?
Gardner Bender cable ties should hold the bundle together without denting or flattening the cable jackets. Stop tightening once the cables are secure and still keep their shape. A tighter bundle isn’t a better bundle if you’re damaging the insulation.
What is the Gardner Bender Mini Cable Snake used for?
The Gardner Bender Mini Cable Snake is a compact 15-foot fish tape for routing electrical wire, speaker wire and network cable over short runs inside walls and ceilings. Measure the actual route, including its turns, because the straight-line distance between openings can leave you short.
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