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    37 Products

    Electric Drum-Type Drain Snakes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drain Snakes. Electric Drum-Type Drain Snakes, Automatic Feed.

    Automatic Feed

    Snake out deep drain blockages with these continuous-cable drain snakes. Handles are foldable or removable for storage. All have a removable drum for quick access to the cable.
    Automatic Feed—Automatic-fed drain snakes are self-feeding to quickly move cable through pipes.
    For 3" to 4" ID Pipe—Drain snakes for 3" to 4" pipe ID are not for use with tree roots in 4" ID pipes.
    3/4 hp—3/4 hp drain snakes come with a large drum and 3/4" diameter cable installed, and a small drum with a 1/2" cable diameter that can be easily switched out for use in smaller lines.
    Drain Snakes
    Replacement Drain
    Snake Head Sets
    Overall
    For Pipe
    ID
    Cable Dia. (Lg.)
    For Use
    With
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Motor Speed,
    rpm
    Power,
    hp
    Head Style
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    Automatic Feed
    3" to 4"9/16" (100 ft.)Sewer Pipe46"19"27"1651/3Arrow Cutter, U-CutterArrow Cutter Head, 1 1/2" U-Cutter Head, 2" U-Cutter Head, 2" Side Cutter Head, 3" Side Cutter Head, 4" Side Cutter Head, 3" Rotary Saw Blade, 4" Rotary Saw Blade, 13" Flexible Leader, Retrieving Tool, Protective Gloves000000000000000000000000000000
    3" to 10"3/4" (100 ft.); 1/2" (100 ft.)Sewer Pipe41"22"26"1,7253/4Arrow Cutter, U-CutterArrow Cutter Head, Spear Head, 1 1/2" U-Cutter Head, 2" U-Cutter Head, 2" Side Cutter Head, 3" Side Cutter Head, 4" Side Cutter Head, 3" Rotary Saw Blade, 4" Rotary Saw Blade, 13" Flexible Leader, 26" Flexible Leader, Small Retrieving Tool, Large Retrieving Tool, Protective Gloves, Tool Box0000000000000000000000000000
     
    Replacement Switches
    Each
    Replacement Foot Switch0000000000000

    Drill-Powered Shaft-Type Drain Snakes

    Image of ProductInUse. Style A (Drill Not Included). Bottom orientation. Drain Snakes. Drill-Powered Shaft-Type Drain Snakes, Style A.
    Image of ProductInUse. Style B (Drill Not Included). Bottom orientation. Drain Snakes. Drill-Powered Shaft-Type Drain Snakes, Style B.

    Style A (Drill Not Included)

    Style B (Drill Not Included)

    Clean the inside of your pipe from wall to wall. These drain snakes have an end, called a chain knocker, that expands to fill your pipe as they rotate. Compared to drum-type drain snakes, they knock gunk off the side of pipe walls better. Use them in any pipe material on soft blockages, such as grease buildup. They can also be used on toilets and urinals without damaging the porcelain finish because the cable is enclosed in a shaft. A flexible nylon shaft covers the cable to control its movement and prevents waste from splattering as the cable spins in the drain—keeping the surrounded area cleaner than when using a drum-type drain snake. No special adapters are needed, just attach your drill to the hex shank on the case. While drum-type drain snakes can’t be used at the same time as an inspection camera, you can run a small camera next to these drain snakes to monitor your progress.
    Shaft
    Overall
    Style
    For Pipe ID
    Cable Dia.
    (Lg.)
    Dia.
    Material
    For Use With
    Hex Shank
    Size
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    For Max. Drill
    Speed, rpm
    Head Style
    Includes
    Each
     
    Drill Not Included
    A1 1/4" to 2"1/4" (30 ft.)3/8"Nylon
    		Sewer Pipe, Showers, Tubs, Sinks, Toilets, Urinals5/16"15"13"5"2,500Chain Knocker1 1/4" Chain Knocker00000000000000
    B1 1/4" to 2"1/4" (50 ft.)3/8"Nylon
    		Sewer Pipe, Showers, Tubs, Sinks, Toilets, Urinals5/16"22"19"8"2,500Chain Knocker1 1/2" Chain Knocker, 2" Chain Knocker, 1 1/4" PVC Wall Pipe Adapter, 1 1/2" PVC Wall Pipe Adapter, 12" Lg. Cable Shaft, 4 oz. Shaft Lubricant, Carrying Case000000000000000
    B2" to 4"5/16" (70 ft.)1/2"Nylon
    		Sewer Pipe, Showers, Tubs, Sinks, Toilets, Urinals5/16"24"21"11"2,500Chain Knocker2" Chain Knocker, 4" Chain Knocker, 1 1/2" PVC Wall Pipe Adapter, 12" Lg. Cable Shaft, 4 oz. Shaft Lubricant, Carrying Case000000000000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Drain Snakes
    Heads
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drain Snake Heads. Chain Knockers.

    Chain Knockers

    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Drain Snake Heads. Carbide-Tipped Chain Knockers.

    Carbide-Tipped Chain

    Knockers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drain Snake Heads. Drop Heads.

    Drop Heads

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drain Snake Heads. Penetrating Heads.

    Penetrating

    Heads

    Chain Knockers—Add chain knockers in different sizes to clear pipes of various diameters.
    Carbide-Tipped Chain Knockers—Use carbide-tipped chain knockers to remove scale and tree roots from hard walled pipes.
    Drop Heads—Add a drop head to navigate through tight turns while dropping down vertical vent stacks.
    Penetrating Heads—Add a penetrating head to work through tough blockages, such as wet wipes.
    For Cable
    Dia.
    For Pipe ID
    No. of
    Chains
    Each
    Chain Knockers
    1/4"1 1/4" to 1 1/2"10000000000000
    1/4"2"2000000000000
    5/16"2"2000000000000
    5/16"3"3000000000000
    5/16"4"3000000000000
     
    Carbide-Tipped Chain Knockers
    1/4"1 1/4" to 1 1/2"1000000000000
    1/4"2"2000000000000
    5/16"2"2000000000000
    5/16"3"30000000000000
    5/16"4"30000000000000
     
    Drop Heads
    1/4"1 1/4" to 1 1/2"—000000000000
    5/16"4"—000000000000
     
    Penetrating Heads
    1/4"1 1/4" to 1 1/2"—000000000000
    5/16"2"—000000000000
     
    Shaft Lubricants
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Grease.
    Shaft lubricants help these drain snakes slide down pipes, especially when working on long runs of pipe. Apply them with a towel to the outside of the shaft.
    Container
    Size, fl.
    oz.
    Type
    Each
    8Bottle0000000000000
    Replacement Cables with Shafts
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drain Snake Cables. Drill-Powered Shaft-Type Drain Snakes.
    Cable
    Dia.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Each
    1/4"3000000000000000
    1/4"500000000000000
    5/16"700000000000000
    Replacement Cable Shafts
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drain Snake Cable Shafts.
    For Cable
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Each
    1/4"12"000000000000
    5/16"12"00000000000

    Sewer Pipe Snakes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Drain Snakes. Sewer Pipe Snakes.
    Push these kink-resistant spring wire rods through straight sewer pipes to remove blockages. Not for use with sink or toilet drains.
    Rod
    Material
    50 ft. Long Rod
    100 ft. Long Rod
    For Pipe
    ID
    For Use
    With
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Rod
    Head
    Handle
    Each
    Each
    2" to 4"Sewer Pipe3/4"1/16"SteelSteelSteel00000000000000000000000000
    4" to 6"Sewer Pipe3/4"1/8"SteelSteelSteel00000000000000000000000000
     

    Water Jet Drain Cleaners

    Flush out clogs with a garden hose. These drain cleaners attach to the included hose and expand to form a seal while the water pressure dislodges the blockage.
    GHT Threaded ConnectionAbout GHT Threaded Connection
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Water Jet Drain Cleaners. GHT Threaded Connection, Rigid.

    Rigid

    Rigid—Rigid cleaners have a ribbed rubber cylinder to grip the inside of your pipe.
    Connection
    For Use
    With
    For Pipe
    ID
    Pressure
    Range, psi
    Deflated
    Lg.
    Hose
    Size
    Gender
    Cylinder
    Material
    Each
    Rigid
    Sewer Pipe4" to 6"40 to 8011"3/4FemaleRubber
    		00000000000000
    Sewer Pipe6" to 10"40 to 8016"3/4FemaleRubber
    		0000000000000
    Sewer Pipe10" to 12"40 to 8020"3/4FemaleRubber
    		00000000000000
     
    Accessories for Water Jet Drain Cleaners
    Faucet Spout Thread Adapter—Faucet adapters (sold separately) allow your faucet to accept a 3/4 GHT female connector.
    Each
    Faucet Spout Thread Adapter000000000000
    10-ft. Long Hose and Faucet Spout Thread Adapter000000000000
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