What Are Cable Hooks?
Cable hooks are reusable plastic clips that attach string lights to 1/8" galvanized wire rope. They eliminate the need for single-use cable ties, reducing installation time by up to 50% and minimizing waste.
Product Specifications
SKU: CLIP-CBL-HK
Material: Clear polycarbonate plastic
Compatibility: 1/8" galvanized steel wire rope
Packaging: 100-pack
Reusable: Yes
Compatible Light Types
Cable hooks work with:
E17 socket wire (SPT-2 base)
E12 socket wire (SPT-2 base)
E26 sockets — hook through the hole at the top of the socket
Curtain light power chains — hook fits the top loop
Installation Method
Pull-Through Technique
Attach wire rope between mounting points using clutchers
For E26 wire, hook the top end of the cable hook onto the wire rope and thread the bottom end through the hanging hole at the top of the E26 socket. For E12 and E17 socket wire, hook the top end onto the wire rope and slot the wire into the middle of the cable hook. Repeat for each socket and hook.
Pull the light string along the wire rope like a clothesline
The hooks prevent snagging and allow smooth installation
Key Benefits
Faster installation: 50% time reduction vs. cable ties
No cutting required: Remove and reuse season after season
Prevents sagging: Maintains tight lines over long spans
Easy removal: Simply unhook for takedown
Best Applications
Spanning distances between trees or structures
Commercial installations using aircraft cable
Any wire rope support system where speed and reusability matter
Related Products
Wire Rope 1/8" Galvanized (1000 ft)
Wire Rope Clutchers
SPT-2 socket wire (E17, E12, E26)