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Electric Drum-Type Drain Snakes


Manual 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
Manual Feed



		2" to 3"	3/8" (75 ft.)	Showers, Tubs, Sinks	38"	16"	20"	165	1/3	Bulb, Arrow Cutter, U-Cutter	Bulb Head, Arrow Cutter Head, 1 1/2" U-Cutter Head, 2" Side Cutter Head, Protective Gloves	0000000	000000000	0000000	000000


		3" to 4"	1/2" (75 ft.)	Showers, Tubs, Sinks	38"	16"	20"	165	1/3	Bulb, Arrow Cutter, U-Cutter	Bulb Head, Arrow Cutter Head, 1 1/2" U-Cutter Head, 2" Side Cutter Head, Protective Gloves	0000000	00000000	0000000	00000


		Automatic Feed



				3" to 4"	9/16" (100 ft.)	Sewer Pipe	46"	19"	27"	165	1/3	Arrow Cutter, U-Cutter	Arrow 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 Gloves	0000000	00000000	0000000	000000


				3" to 10"	3/4" (100 ft.); 1/2" (100 ft.)	Sewer Pipe	41"	22"	26"	1,725	3/4	Arrow Cutter, U-Cutter	Arrow 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 Box	0000000	00000000	0000000	000000

Replacement Switches

		Each
Replacement Foot Switch	0000000	000000

Heads for Electric Drum Drain Snakes


For General Pipe Arrow-Cutter Head	For General Pipe Bulb Head	For General Pipe Corkscrew Head

For General Pipe U-Cutter Head	For General Pipe Chopper Head	For Ridgid/Kollman, Arrow-Cutter Head

For Ridgid/Kollman Bulb Head	For Ridgid/Kollman Corkscrew Head	For Ridgid/Kollman, U-Cutter Head

Replace the head on electric drum drain snakes.

		Dia.
	Head Style	U-Cutter	Chopper	For Pipe ID		Each
For General Pipe







				For 3/8" and 1/2" Diameter Cables

				Arrow Cutter	—	—	1 1/2" to 4"	0000000	00000


				Bulb	—	—	1 1/2" to 4"	0000000	00000
				Corkscrew	—	—	2" to 4"	0000000	00000
				U-Cutter	1 1/2"	—	1 1/2" to 4"	0000000	00000
				Chopper	—	1 1/2"	1 1/2" to 3"	0000000	00000




						For 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4" Diameter Cables

						U-Cutter	2"	—	2" to 4"	0000000	00000




								For 5/8" and 3/4" Diameter Cables

								Arrow Cutter	—	—	3" to 10"	0000000	00000


								Corkscrew	—	—	3" to 10"	0000000	00000
								U-Cutter	3"	—	3" to 10"	0000000	00000
								U-Cutter	4"	—	3" to 10"	0000000	00000
								Chopper	—	2 1/2"	3" to 4"	0000000	00000


								For Ridgid/Kollman







												For IC 3/8" Diameter Cables, IW 3/8" and 1/2" Diameter Cables

												Arrow Cutter	—	—	3/4" to 3"	0000000	00000


												Bulb	—	—	1 1/2" to 4"	0000000	00000
												Corkscrew	—	—	2" to 4"	0000000	00000
												U-Cutter	1"	—	1 1/2" to 3"	0000000	00000




														For IC 1/2" Diameter Cables

														Arrow Cutter	—	—	2" to 4"	0000000	00000


														Corkscrew	—	—	2" to 4"	0000000	00000
U-Cutter														1 1/2"	—	2" to 4"	0000000	00000




		For IC 5/8" and 3/4" Diameter Cables, HC 5/8" and 3/4" Diameter Cables

		Arrow Cutter	—											—	3" to 6"	0000000	00000


		Bulb	—											—	3" to 8"	0000000	00000
		Corkscrew	—											—	3" to 10"	0000000	00000
		U-Cutter	2"											—	3" to 6"	0000000	00000
		U-Cutter	3"											—	3 1/2" to 8"	0000000	00000
		U-Cutter	4"											—	4 1/2" to 10"	0000000	00000

Drill-Powered Drum-Type Drain Snakes


Style A	Style B	Style C

Style D	Style E

Minimize arm fatigue with these drill-powered drain snakes. Do not use with toilets.

Drill Not Included—Drain snakes that do not include a drill can be operated with any _3/8" or _1/2" drill; for optimal performance, use at 350 rpm. A hand crank is included for when a power source is not available. When used with a cordless drill, you get a powered drain snake without being tied to a cord.

Auto-Feed Lever—Drain snakes with an auto-feed lever automatically push their cable through your drain, saving you effort when feeding long lengths of cable.

Slide Action Chuck—Drain snakes with a slide action chuck can quickly switch between feed and spin modes when working through a difficult clog.

						Overall
	Style	Features	For Pipe ID	Cable Dia. (Lg.)	For Use With	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Head Style	Drum Material	Max. Drill Speed	Includes		Each
Drill Not Included



		A	Standard Chuck, Removable Hand Crank	1 1/4" to 2"	1/4" (25 ft.)	Showers, Tubs, Sinks	19"	9"	9"	Bulb	Plastic	550 rpm	—	0000000	0000000


		B	Auto-Feed Lever, Removable Hand Crank	1 1/4" to 2"	1/4" (25 ft.)	Showers, Tubs, Sinks	18"	11"	8 1/2"	Bulb	Plastic	550 rpm	—	00000000	000000


		Drill Included



				C	Standard Chuck, Variable-Speed Motor	1 1/4" to 2"	1/4" (25 ft.)	Showers, Tubs, Sinks	20"	12"	12"	Bulb	Plastic	500 rpm	—	0000000	000000


				D	Slide Action Chuck, Reversible Variable-Speed Motor	1 1/4" to 3"	1/4" (50 ft.); 3/8" (35 ft.)	Showers, Tubs, Sinks	25"	12"	11"	Bulb, Drop, Arrow Cutter, Corkscrew	Aluminum	500 rpm	Bulb Head, Arrow Cutter Head, Flexible Arrow Cutter Head, 1 1/4" Side Cutter Head, 3/8" Drop-Head Adapter, Carrying Case	0000000	000000
				E	Auto-Feed Lever, Reversible Variable-Speed Motor	1 1/4" to 3"	1/4" (50 ft.); 3/8" (35 ft.)	Showers, Tubs, Sinks	20"	11"	8 1/2"	Bulb, Drop, Arrow Cutter	Aluminum	500 rpm	Bulb Head, Arrow Cutter Head, Flexible Arrow Cutter Head, 1 1/4" Side Cutter Head, 3/8" Drop-Head Adapter, Carrying Case	00000000	000000

Replacement Heads

Replacement Drop-Head Adapter for Styles D and E—Drop-head adapters can be used with the drain snakes for 1 _1/4"-3" ID pipe. They have a jointed connection to maneuver through bends in pipe.

		Each
Replacement Arrow Cutter Head for Styles D and E	0000000	00000
Replacement Drop-Head Adapter for Styles D and E	0000000	00000

Economy Drum-Type Drain Snakes

Turn the handle to move the cable head through your drain to remove blockages. Drain snakes have a quick-release cable lock to hold cable in place. Do not use with toilets.

			Overall
For Pipe ID	Cable Dia. (Lg.)	For Use With	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Head Style	Drum Material		Each



	1/2" to 1 1/2"	1/4" (25 ft.)	Showers, Tubs, Sinks	11"	12"	7"	Bulb	Plastic	0000000	000000

Cable-Type Toilet and Urinal Drain Snakes

Drill Power Source (Drill Not

Included)

Manual Power Source


Bulb Head	Drop Head

U-Cutter Head

Also known as toilet augers, these drain snakes have a plastic guard joining the rod and cable to prevent damage to your toilet or urinal.

Drop Head—Drop-head drain snakes have a jointed connection to maneuver through bends in pipe.

U-Cutter Head—U-cutter-head drain snakes slice through debris to break up hard blockages.

Drill Powered—Drill-powered drain snakes let you replace their crank handle with a cordless drill, so they can remove clogs much quicker than manual drain snakes. Since your drill is doing the work, these drain snakes minimize arm fatigue.

	For Max. Drill Speed, rpm		Each
For Toilets







	Bulb Head

	Manual	15/32" (3 ft.)	Plastic	—	0000000	000000


	Manual	15/32" (3 ft. to 6 ft.)	Plastic	—	0000000	00000
	Manual, Drill	1/2" (6 ft.)	Plastic	500	00000000	00000




			Drop Head

			Manual	15/32" (3 ft.)	Plastic	—	0000000	00000


			Manual, Drill	1/2" (6 ft.)	Plastic	500	00000000	00000


			For Urinals







							U-Cutter Head

							Manual, Drill	3/8" (4 ft.)	Plastic	500	00000000	00000

Cables for Electric Drum Drain Snakes

Connect one end of the cable to a head; connect the other end to your drain snake. Cables connect to other cables with the same diameter.

3/8" Diameter Cable

For General Pipe

For Ridgid/Kollman

For Ridgid/Kollman—_3/8" and _1/2" diameter Ridgid/Kollman cable can also be connected.

	For General Pipe		For Ridgid/Kollman
Cable Lg., ft.		Each		Each
25	0000000	000000	———	0
50	0000000	000000	0000000	0000000
75	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
100	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

1/2" Diameter Cable

For General Pipe

For Ridgid/Kollman

For Ridgid/Kollman—_3/8" and _1/2" diameter Ridgid/Kollman cable can also be connected.

	For General Pipe		For Ridgid/Kollman
Cable Lg., ft.		Each		Each
50	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000
75	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
90	———	0	0000000	000000
100	0000000	000000	———	0

5/8" Diameter Cable


For General Pipe	For Ridgid/Kollman

	For General Pipe		For Ridgid/Kollman
Cable Lg., ft.		Each		Each
50	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000
75	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
100	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

3/4" Diameter Cable


For General Pipe	For Ridgid/Kollman

	For General Pipe		For Ridgid/Kollman
Cable Lg., ft.		Each		Each
100	0000000	0000000	0000000	0000000

Flexible Leaders for Electric Drum Drain Snakes

Add these flexible leaders to help cables get around tight bends and traps.

For Mfr.	For Cable Dia.	For Pipe ID	Lg.		Each
General Pipe	1/2"	3" to 4"	13"	0000000	000000

Cables for Drum Drain Snakes

1/4" Diameter Cable

Corkscrew Head

Drop Head

Drop Head—Drop-head cables have a jointed connection to maneuver through bends in pipe.

			Corkscrew Head		Drop Head
Cable Lg., ft.	For Pipe ID	For Use With		Each		Each
15	1 1/4" to 2"	Showers, Tubs, Sinks	000000	000000	0000000	000000
25	1 1/4" to 2"	Showers, Tubs, Sinks	000000	00000	0000000	00000
50	1 1/4" to 2"	Showers, Tubs, Sinks	000000	000000	0000000	000000

5/16" Diameter Cable


Corkscrew Head	Drop Head

Drop Head—Drop-head cables have a jointed connection to maneuver through bends in pipe.

			Corkscrew Head		Drop Head
Cable Lg., ft.	For Pipe ID	For Use With		Each		Each
25	1 1/2" to 2"	Showers, Tubs, Sinks	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
50	1 1/2" to 2"	Showers, Tubs, Sinks	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

3/8" Diameter Cable

Drop Head

Drop Head—Drop-head cables have a jointed connection to maneuver through bends in pipe.

			Drop Head
Cable Lg., ft.	For Pipe ID	For Use With		Each
25	2" to 3"	Showers, Tubs, Sinks	0000000	000000
35	2" to 3"	Showers, Tubs, Sinks	0000000	000000

Disposable Drain Snakes

Slide these drain snakes down your shower, tub, sink, or urinal drain to remove clogs, then throw them away. They have teeth on one end to grab onto debris, such as hair. Made from HDPE, they’re flexible enough to snake through pipe bends yet strong enough to push clogs through.

Lg.	For Use With	Material	Ring OD	Color		Each



1/8"	27"	Showers, Tubs, Sinks, Urinals	HDPE	2 1/2"	Yellow	0000000	00000

Drum-Type Drain Snakes

Drain snakes have a high-impact plastic drum that is rust and heat resistant. Turn the handle to move the cable head through your drain to remove blockages. Do not use with toilets.

			Overall
For Pipe ID	Cable Dia. (Lg.)	For Use With	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Head Style	Drum Material		Each



	3/4" to 1 1/2"	5/16" (25 ft.)	Showers, Tubs, Sinks	18"	8"	8"	Bulb	Plastic	000000	0000000

Drill-Powered Shaft-Type Drain Snakes


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

			A	1 1/4" to 2"	1/4" (30 ft.)	3/8"	Nylon	Sewer Pipe, Showers, Tubs, Sinks, Toilets, Urinals	5/16"	15"	13"	5"	2,500	Chain Knocker	1 1/4" Chain Knocker	0000000	0000000


			B	1 1/4" to 2"	1/4" (50 ft.)	3/8"	Nylon	Sewer Pipe, Showers, Tubs, Sinks, Toilets, Urinals	5/16"	22"	19"	8"	2,500	Chain Knocker	1 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 Case	0000000	00000000
			B	2" to 4"	5/16" (70 ft.)	1/2"	Nylon	Sewer Pipe, Showers, Tubs, Sinks, Toilets, Urinals	5/16"	24"	21"	11"	2,500	Chain Knocker	2" Chain Knocker, 4" Chain Knocker, 1 1/2" PVC Wall Pipe Adapter, 12" Lg. Cable Shaft, 4 oz. Shaft Lubricant, Carrying Case	0000000	00000000

Accessories and Replacements for Drain Snakes

Heads

Chain Knockers

Carbide-Tipped Chain

Knockers

Drop 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 Pipe ID	No. of Chains		Each
Chain Knockers



	1/4"	1 1/4" to 1 1/2"	1	0000000	000000


	1/4"	2"	2	0000000	00000
	5/16"	2"	2	0000000	00000
	5/16"	3"	3	0000000	00000
	5/16"	4"	3	0000000	00000


	Carbide-Tipped Chain Knockers



			1/4"	1 1/4" to 1 1/2"	1	0000000	00000


			1/4"	2"	2	0000000	00000
			5/16"	2"	2	0000000	00000
			5/16"	3"	3	0000000	000000
			5/16"	4"	3	0000000	000000


			Drop Heads



					1/4"	1 1/4" to 1 1/2"	—	0000000	00000


					5/16"	4"	—	0000000	00000


					Penetrating Heads



							1/4"	1 1/4" to 1 1/2"	—	0000000	00000


							5/16"	2"	—	0000000	00000

Shaft Lubricants

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
8	Bottle	0000000	000000

Cable
1/4"	30	0000000
1/4"	50	000000
5/16"	70	000000

For Cable Dia.	Lg.		Each
1/4"	12"	0000000	00000
5/16"	12"	0000000	0000

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 Pipe	3/4"	1/16"	Steel	Steel	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000


	4" to 6"	Sewer Pipe	3/4"	1/8"	Steel	Steel	Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

Cordless Cable-Type Toilet and Urinal Drain Snakes

With a rechargeable battery included, these drain snakes give you a powered drain-snaking tool without having to attach a drill. They remove common bathroom blockages such as paper towels and baby wipes. The coiled cable head rotates to either break up clogs or grab onto them for retrieval. Since porcelain is prone to scratches, a rubber guard connects the cable and the drain snake body to prevent damage. These drain snakes can also remove clogs in floor traps and sinks. Also known as toilet and urinal augers.

4 ft. Long Cable—Drain snakes with a 4-ft. cable are most effective in urinals.

6 ft. Long Cable—Drain snakes with a 6-ft. cable are best for toilets.

Drain Snakes												Cases		Replacement Cables
Cable Dia. (Lg.)	For Use With	Guard Material	Voltage, V DC	Battery Charging Time, min.	Battery Cap., A·h	Batteries Included	Mfr.	Mfr. Model No.	Head Style		Each		Each		Each







			Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Battery

			3/8" (4 ft.)	Toilets, Urinals	Rubber	12	70	2	Yes	Milwaukee	3574-21	Bulb	0000000	0000000	0000000	000000	0000000	000000


			1/2" (6 ft.)	Toilets, Urinals	Rubber	12	70	2	Yes	Milwaukee	3576-21	Bulb	0000000	000000	0000000	00000	0000000	00000

Electric Sectional-Cable Drain Snakes

Add cable as you need it to power through difficult drain blockages.

	Cable			Overall
For Pipe ID	Dia. (Lg.)	No. of	For Use With	Ht.	Wd.	Dp.	Motor Speed, rpm	Power, hp	Head Style	Includes		Each



	1 1/4" to 3"	5/8" (7 1/2 ft.)	6	Floor Drains, Showers, Tubs, Sinks	18"	13"	12"	400	1/6	Straight, Bulb, Arrow Cutter, U-Cutter	Straight Head, Bulb Head, Arrow Cutter Head, 1 3/8" U-Cutter Head, Cable Carrier, Leather Glove	0000000	000000000

Accessories and Replacements for Drain Snakes

Cable
Dia.	Lg., ft.		Each
1/4"	30	0000000	0000000
1/4"	50	0000000	000000
5/16"	70	0000000	000000

		Each
Additional Sectional Cable	0000000	000000
Replacement Straight Head	0000000	00000
Replacement Bulb Head	0000000	00000
Replacement Arrow Cutter Head	0000000	00000