1/2" vs 3/8" in K-400

[Joseph Skoler]

Would I see a noticeable improvement on 4" pipes by using a 1/2" cable instead of the 3/8" that came with the K-400 snake?

Can I get a larger cutter for use with the 1/2" cable?

Thanks!

 

[hj]

I have NEVER sed a 3/8" cable'. 3/4" for 3 and 4 inch lines. 1/2" for 1 1/2" and 2".

 

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[Joseph Skoler]

The model with the 3/8" cable was the only one that Home Depot had.

It did a horrible job -- took all day.

I'm considering returning it and getting something bigger, but the K-750 gets pretty bad reviews, and I'm not happy about having to spend $2,500 on a bigger one.

Do you have a recommendation?

Thanks.

 

[Sylvan]

For a 3" line I would use a 1/2" cable minimum

For a 4" line 3/4" or 5/8 min

Rigid is USELESS

General 90 series last decades

I sold a Rigid K 750 for $500 it was less then 3 months old

Local pick up on Craig's list

 

[Joseph Skoler]

Thank you.

I ordered a General Wire Speedrooter PS92-E.

Now to get HD to accept the return (they can be very difficult).

 

[Sylvan]

Thank you.

I ordered a General Wire Speedrooter PS92-E.

Now to get HD to accept the return (they can be very difficult).

With the automatic feeder I hope . Safer to use and the feeder does the work

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[Reach4]

Now to get HD to accept the return (they can be very difficult).

Not as difficult as I would be if I were the seller, and somebody wanted to return a used drain cleaning machine. I would not like to be a free-rental place.

 

[MACPLUMB]

The model with the 3/8" cable was the only one that Home Depot had.

It did a horrible job -- took all day.

I'm considering returning it and getting something bigger, but the K-750 gets pretty bad reviews, and I'm not happy about having to spend $2,500 on a bigger one.

Do you have a recommendation?

Thanks.

Yes Hire a Professional Plumber/Drain CO

 

[Joseph Skoler]

Not as difficult as I would be if I were the seller, and somebody wanted to return a used drain cleaning machine. I would not like to be a free-rental place.

You're right, but what about situations like mine where the machine is simply inadequate?

 

[Joseph Skoler]

Yes Hire a Professional Plumber/Drain CO

I like doing things myself

With the automatic feeder I hope . Safer to use and the feeder does the work

Make this guy an offer such as FREE shipping

General Speedrooter 92 (P-S92-C) | eBay

Includes: S92 Speedrooter 92 Basic Unit 3/4 hp Capacitor Motor, S92-450 Large Drum, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, Water-Proof Air Foot Switch, 20 ft Power Cord and Leather Gloves, Power Cable feed, Guide Tube, 100' x 3/4" cable, and SRCS cutter set.

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I don't think the one I bought has the automatic feeder.

 

[Reach4]

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[Sylvan]

I like doing things myself


I don't think the one I bought has the automatic feeder.

Be very ,very careful when not having a manual feed as the cable can easily get your arm tangled in the cable

 

[Jeff H Young]

Ive got the general mini rooter 3/8x75ft I think running down bigger lines if not knowing what you are doing can cause a twist up and snake get stuck . I am a Pro but not at this aspect of the trade.

 

[Joseph Skoler]

Thank you all.

I've read and heard your warnings (and plenty of other warnings across the internet) on the risks in using a pro-level snake.