Ruf Rod 5/16" & 7/16" Traceable Rodder
The purpose of the detectable rod is to be able to accurately locate existing underground ducting or to locate the position of a blockage within a duct.
Ruf Rod Detectable Duct Rodders are available in 5/16" and 7/16" diameter rods; they are available in 200' to 1,000' lengths.
Each detectable Ruf Rod unit is supplied with a terminal box mounted on the frame with male and female banana terminals for external hook up. Both sizes of rod have #22 gauge copper wire down the center of the fiberglass core.
It is recommended that a Roller Guide always be used in order to maximize the connection between the end of the rod and the wall of the ducting. This is necessary in order to complete the circuit back to the earth for locating.
Any transmitter can then be hooked up to the terminal box with the second lead from the transmitter going to the ground (spike into earth). Once switched on, the signal will be transmitted along the duct rod and a standard locator can then be used to locate the signal source from above ground.
For more information, please review the Ruf Rod Detectable Duct Rodder Data Sheet (PDF).
Key Features:
- 22 gauge copper trace wire core
- 5/16" OD Fiberglass Rod has 10" Bending Radius
- 7/16" OD Fiberglass Rod has 16" Bending Radius
- Available lengths 5/16": 200', 250', 300', 350', 400', 500', 600', 700', 800', 900' & 1,000'
- Available lengths 7/16": 400', 500', 600', 700', 800', 900' & 1,000'
- Rigid frame and wheel construction
- Accessory/Repair Kit sold separately
Call us for pricing and ordering (800) 928-
Part # |
Rod Diameter (OD) |
Length |
Duct Size |
Size |
Weight |
| 53700-200X | 5/16" | 200' | 2" - 4" | 34" x 33.3125" x 11" | 32 lbs. |
| 53700-250X | 5/16" | 250' | 2" - 4" | 34" x 33.3125" x 11" | 34 lbs. |
| 53700-300X | 5/16" | 300' | 2" - 4" | 34" x 33.3125" x 11" | 36 lbs. |
| 53700-350X | 5/16" | 350' | 2" - 4" | 34" x 33.3125" x 11" | 38 lbs. |
| 53700-400X | 5/16" | 400' | 2" - 4" | 34" x 33.3125" x 11" | 40 lbs. |
| 53700-500X | 5/16" | 500' | 2" - 4" | 34" x 33.3125" x 11" | 44 lbs. |
| 53700-600X | 5/16" | 600' | 2" - 4" | 34" x 33.3125" x 11" | 48 lbs. |
| 53700-700X | 5/16" | 700' | 2" - 4" | 34" x 33.3125" x 11" | 52 lbs. |
| 53700-800X | 5/16" | 800' | 2" - 4" | 34" x 33.3125" x 11" | 56 lbs. |
| 53700-900X | 5/16" | 900' | 2" - 4" | 38.5" x 33.3125" x 13.75" | 60 lbs. |
| 53700-1000X | 5/16" | 1,000' | 2" - 4" | 38.5" x 33.3125" x 13.75" | 64 lbs. |
| 57000-005 | 5/16" | Kit includes: One (1) splice connector, one (1) flexible guide head, one (1) roller guide, one (1) clevis end, one (1) adhesive tube, one (1) rod gripper and an accessory pouch | |||
| 56200-400X | 7/16" | 400' | 4" or larger | 44.5" x 41.75" x 16.75" | 84 lbs. |
| 56200-500X | 7/16" | 500' | 4" or larger | 44.5" x 41.75" x 16.75" | 94 lbs. |
| 56200-600X | 7/16" | 600' | 4" or larger | 44.5" x 41.75" x 16.75" | 104 lbs. |
| 56200-700X | 7/16" | 700' | 4" or larger | 44.5" x 41.75" x 16.75" | 114 lbs. |
| 56200-800X | 7/16" | 800' | 4" or larger | 44.5" x 41.75" x 16.75" | 124 lbs. |
| 56200-900X | 7/16" | 900' | 4" or larger | 44.5" x 41.75" x 16.75" | 134 lbs. |
| 56200-1000X | 7/16" | 1,000' | 4" or larger | 44.5" x 41.75" x 16.75" | 144 lbs. |
| 57000-006 | 7/16" | Kit includes: One (1) splice connector, one (1) flexible guide head, one (1) roller guide, one (1) clevis end, one (1) adhesive tube, one (1) rod gripper and an accessory pouch | |||
Caution should be exercised when ordering long lengths because the signal will diminish with distance traveled.
