ATTACHING NEW END FERRULE
1. Cut away damaged section(s) of rod with a fine-tooth hacksaw, cable cutter or sharp knife. With pipe cutter and/or sharp
knife, strip red protective jacket back from fiberglass core approximately 5/8”. Do not cut fiberglass core when stripping
jacket. Do not crush fiberglass core.
2. Copper wire is embedded in outer surface of fiberglass core. Use knife to pick loose end of copper wire from fiberglass
core. Peel wire away from fiberglass core with needle nose pliers.
3. Use knife to carefully scrape away enamel coating on outer surface
of wire. Re-seat wire into fiberglass core, allowing it to remain free from
surface of fiberglass core. This will enable contact with inside of new end
ferrule.
4. Attempt a test fit of replacement end ferrule over exposed fiberglass
core. It should be firm and snug with little or no play to assure wire con-
tacts inside of ferrule. If too loose, cut away rod end and repeat Steps
1-4.
5. Once proper fit is established, install end ferrule without adhesive and
check for continuity of the internal copper wire using a digital multimeter.
Touch a probe to end ferrule at each end of coiled rod. Any resistance
reading (generally between 2-12 ohms) indicates proper continuity.
6. Remove end ferrule. Clean rod end and end ferrule with cleaning
solvent or alcohol to remove debris and glass fibers. Allow solvent to
completely evaporate. Step 6 is extremely important.
7. Mix and apply adhesive to entire surface of fiberglass core and wire.
Insert rod into end ferrule as far as possible, enclosing end of red jacket in
counterbore of ferrule. Wipe away excess adhesive.
8. Check rod again for continuity using digital multimeter. The adhesive
remains workable for 20 minutes. If no continuity, remove ferrule, clean off
adhesive and repeat steps 1-7.
Note: Repaired rod should be allowed to cure 24 hours prior to use.
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End Ferrule Repair
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Red Jacket
Fiberglass Core
Fold Wire Back
Along Flat Portion
5/8”
Red Jacket
Fiberglass Core
Copper Wire
5/8”
5/8”
Warning
Read manufacturer’s instructions before using adhesive. In case of eye contact, flush
with water and seek medical attention If skin contact occurs, apply solvent (such as nail
polish remover) to area and gently remove adhesive. Wash solvent off with water. Sol-
vents should not be used in case of contact with eyes or open wounds. Always wear safety
goggles (ANSI Std. Z87.1) and gloves when working with adhesive and/or unprotected
fiberglass rod.
