what tool do you use to clean smaller pipes?

Users who are viewing this thread

Pipe7000

New Member
Messages
1
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
ottawa Canada
hi,
i was wondering what the preferred tool would be to clean smaller lines such as sinks, bathtubs etc. I know there are handheld tools like the super Vee, as well as units that sit on the floor with a guide hose, like the Rigid K40. What are the pros and cons of either tool? which do you prefer and why?

thanks
 

Jay Mpls

Master plumber
Messages
95
Reaction score
1
Points
0
Location
Minneapolis
Great big fan of the Ridgid K39af. No problem getting through traps and has a feeder.
So even doing an overhead tub line is a neater easier job!
 

hj

Master Plumber
Messages
33,602
Reaction score
1,041
Points
113
Location
Cave Creek, Arizona
Website
www.terrylove.com
snake

For those I use my Rigid cordless unit, which they decided to discontinue and stop making batteries for it. Which means someday it will become "useless".
 

jonebell

New Member
Messages
3
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
US
Hey,
You can scrape your resin with a sharp knife or even tweezers. When you've scraped your resin, soak the pipe in isopropyl alcohol until it's clean. You may have to rub it mid-way through the soak with a paper towel or brush.

Thanks.
 

Redwood

Master Plumber
Messages
7,335
Reaction score
13
Points
0
Location
Connecticut
Hey,
You can scrape your resin with a sharp knife or even tweezers. When you've scraped your resin, soak the pipe in isopropyl alcohol until it's clean. You may have to rub it mid-way through the soak with a paper towel or brush.

Thanks.

Ummm I think perhaps we might be talking about a different type of pipe cleaning...
Maybe you got lost on the way to the High Times Forums....:rolleyes:

And Hi there Spammer Marcy Tate...
 
Last edited:

Plumbermurrieta

Plumber
Messages
18
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
Murrieta Southern California
Website
www.plumbermurrieta.info
-Rigid pipe, usually installed in new homes, makes a neater installation, but it is much more difficult to install than soft, flexible copper pipe.
-Flexible copper pipe is best for repair work since it can be run around obstacles without connections or cuts.
-Copper pipe is available in three basic types: Type M is thin-walled, Type L is medium-walled and Type K is thick-walled. In most cases, Type L is good for home use.
 
Top
Hey, wait a minute.

This is awkward, but...

It looks like you're using an ad blocker. We get it, but (1) terrylove.com can't live without ads, and (2) ad blockers can cause issues with videos and comments. If you'd like to support the site, please allow ads.

If any particular ad is your REASON for blocking ads, please let us know. We might be able to do something about it. Thanks.
I've Disabled AdBlock    No Thanks