Snakes & Other Drain Cleaning Tools
General Wire Spring Company offers some of the finest snakes and drain maintenance tools in the industry. From handheld to free-standing, they have the hard working tool for every drain clearing need. PlumbingSupply.com® is your source for snakes and drain cleaning tools from General Wire.
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Drill Style Drain Cleaning Equipment
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Handylectric Hand Held
Drill Style Drain Cleaner
Features:
- A perfect solution for clogged sinks, tubs and laundry drains
- Variable speed motor with quick reversing switch and lets you start at low speed to eliminate starting “kick
- Quick-Grip chuck tightens firmly on the cable with just a quarter turn
- Grip Shield makes handling easier and the stamped aluminum drum can’t rust or crack and is extremely resistant to dents
- 0 - 500 RPM speed for fast drive & cable retraction
- Holds 25ft. of 1/4" & 5/16" cable; 35ft. of 3/8" cable
- 10ft power cord, standard 120v
- Aluminum drum is stamped for rust and scratch resistance
- The ability to clear clogs in lines up to 3" in diameter in awkward and tight spaces
- View operating instructions for the Handylectric® hand drill drain cleaner
If using these units with a cutter set, an additional cable with a female connection is required
Additional Accessories
& Replacement Parts
Spare / Replacement Cables
Due to their heavier weight, some cables have an additional shipping fee.
Handy-Stand and Carrying Case
Shown: Handy Stand with Power-Vee Drill Style Drain Cleaner Attached (Power-Vee sold seperately)
Handy Stand Features:
- Compact portable work stand designed to help conveniently stabilize General Wire drill style drain cleaners and provide a more hands free operation
- Quick-release clamp secures the drain cleaner into position
- Power cord holder helps keep work obstructions to a minimum
- Frame features a four-point base to increase stability, allowing greater control of the cable and the machine during use and has a built-in cutter caddy
- Lift handle also doubles as a spare cable or cable cartridge holder
- Entire stand only weighs 6 lbs. by itself
- Stand is specifically designed for the Power-Vee, Super-Vee, and Handyelectric drill style drain cleaners
Carrying Case features:
- Will hold one of the General Wire drill style drain cleaning machines, one HECS cutter set and an extra cable or cable cartridge
- Made of durable plastic - weighs 9 lbs.
- Helps organize drain clearing machine and cutters and makes it easy to store your equipment in your truck or your shop
- Carrying case is specifically designed for the Power-Vee, Super-Vee, and Handyelectric drill style drain cleaners
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Check out our full collection of drill style pipe cleaners that we offer
Small Drain Rooters
For 1-1/4" to 3" Lines
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Drain Rooter PH
Small and lightweight, but powerful enough to help you clear stoppages in sinks, tubs, and laundry drains from 1-1/4” up to 3” lines. The Drain Rooter PH includes the new Band-It™ splashguard which helps to minimize excess water spray from the spinning drum.
Features:
- Equipped with a variable speed power cable feed and variable speed motor
- Clean drains faster, cleaner, and easier with this light weight machine
- Power Cable Feed drives and retrieves cables at up to 16 feet per minute
- Drum speed can be adjusted higher or lower by changing the pressure on the foot pedal
- Frame bumpers allow operation of this "clean machine" in horizontal or vertical positions so you can get into cramped spaces
- Four foot guide hose to keep the cable from whipping and eliminate messy floors and fixtures
- Power cable feed drives 1/4", 5/16", and 3/8" cables
- Pneumatic foot switch with no electrical contact between pedal & motor
- Heavy gauge stamped aluminum drum w/ inner drum to prevent cable tangling
- All ball-bearing reversible motor w/ variable speed control
- Pneumatic water proof foot pedal controls variable speed motor
- Capacity: 50ft. of 1/4" or 5/16" cable; 35ft. of 3/8" cable
- For 1-1/4" through 3" drain lines
- Quick change plastic cable cartridge
- 22 lbs (without cable)
- View operating instructions for the Drain Rooter PH drain cleaner
Spare / Replacement Cables
Due to their heavier weight, some cables have an additional shipping fee.
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Medium Drain Rooters
For 2" to 4" Lines
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Spin Drive™ Model 400 Drain Cleaner
This Spin Drive Model 400 hand-operated drain cleaner comes equipped with the best drain cleaning cables. Flexicore® wire rope center cables assure long life with the right combination of strength and flexibility. A few turns with the large crank on the back of the drum and you’ll have the speed and momentum to break through any stubborn stoppage.
Features:
- Especially handy when no electricity is close by or available
- Rust resistant treated heavy gauge steel drum
- A convenient carrying handle is mounted on the drum for easier portability
- The large crank on the drum provides powerful leverage to create cable speed
- Three strategically placed holes in drum for easy cleaning and drying the cable
- Drum turns easily with self-aligning oilite bearings mounted front and back
- Drum can house up to 75 feet of 1/2" flexicore cable
- Capable of cleaning lines up to 4" in diameter when equipped with 1/2" cable
- Simple thumb screw tightens cable to drum spout for easy operation
- Mostly enclosed drum helps reduce splatter during operation
- View operating instructions for the Spin Drive Model 400 drain cleaner
Additional Cables & Accessories
Due to their heavier weight, some cables have an additional shipping fee.
Mini-Rooter Pro™ Drain Cleaner
Features:
- Versatile machine able to clean lines from the top of the roof to the bottom of the basement, including kitchen, bath, & laundry drains
- 1/3 HP motor with forward-off-reverse switch
- Remove the drum in seconds for more portability or to switch to a different diameter cable
- The drum carries up to 75 ft of 3/8” cable to clear 2” to 3” lines, or 1/2” cable for heavier work in 4” lines
- Handle is tall enough to make it easy to roll but quickly folds for more compact storage in your truck
- High impact plastic guard covering the motor pulley
- A foot pedal that uses air pressure to start and stop the machines
- 10ft power cord & ground fault circuit interrupter included
- Power Cable Feed the cable can be automatically driven and retracted at up to 16 feet per minute
- The power cable feed can quickly adjust from 3/8" to 1/2" cables without any tools or additional parts
- All models below include: 1/3 HP motor with reverse switch, 10 ft power cord w/GFI, water-proof air foot switch, and a pair of leather gloves
- View specifications and dimensions
- View operating instructions for the Mini-Rooter Pro™ drain cleaning machine
Mini-Rooter Pro
(Without Power Cable Feed)
Due to size/weight and to ensure safe delivery, certain items ship by truck and have an additional shipping fee per freight item.
Mini-Rooter Pro
(With Power Cable Feed
and XP-200 Drum)
Due to size/weight and to ensure safe delivery, certain items ship by truck and have an additional shipping fee per freight item.
Additional Drums
and Replacement Parts
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Large Drain Rooters
For 3" to 10" Lines
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Maxi-Rooter™ Drain Cleaner
Features:
- Packs maximum power, portability, and reach into one tough piece of equipment
- Heavy-duty 3/4 HP motor, over-load protection, and a tough aluminum alloy frame it can handle the toughest of jobs
- Clears roots and heavy stoppages in 3” to 10” lines
- Rides on 10″ heavy duty ball bearing semi-pneumatic tires
- Inner drum cage prevents cable tangling
- Includes stair climbers, truck loading wheel, and built-in tool box
- The tool box is large enough to hold a set of cutting heads and some other tools
- A see-through inner drum cage so you can tell how much cable is left in the drum
- For electrical safety, the foot pedal is air actuated, eliminating electrical contact between pedal and motor
- All models below include: 3/4 HP motor, power cable feed, guide tube, 20 ft. power cord w/GFI, water-proof air foot switch, and a pair of leather gloves
- View specifications and dimensions
- View operating instructions for the Maxi-Rooter drain cleaning machine
Due to size/weight and to ensure safe delivery, certain items ship by truck and have an additional shipping fee per freight item.
Cutter Sets and Replacement Parts
Due to size/weight and to ensure safe delivery, certain items ship by truck and have an additional shipping fee per freight item.
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Sectional Drain Rooters
For 3" to 10" Lines & Long Runs
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Root 66™ Drain Cleaner
Features:
- 1/2 HP motor with forward-off-reverse switch and 10 ft. power cord with a GFI (ground fault circuit interrupter)
- Can drive 5/8″ cables for lines up to 3″ and 7/8″ cables for 4″ lines
- Switch from one cable to the other in seconds, without touching the jaws, without an adapter, without tools
- Wide four point base for greater stability, and interlocking tubular construction also gives it excellent durability
- Rear guide hose and a pair of leather gloves for hand protection when guiding the cable into drains
- Drum can hold 25 ft. of 5/16" cable for 1-1/2" and 2" lines, or 35 ft. of 3/8" cable for 2" and 3" drain lines
- Fast acting clutch and brake stops cable rotation immediately when you lift up on the handle - preventing additional torque buildup
- Optional dolly is available to purchase that will clamp onto it in seconds, enabling you to move your tools to your drain location quickly and easily
- Dual internal drip guards shield and protect the motor and bearings from dirt and moisture and makes for easier machine cleaning once the job has been completed
- View specifications and dimensions
- View operating instructions for the Root 66™ sectional drain cleaner
Cutter Sets and Replacement Parts
Due to weight and to ensure safe delivery, Root 66 drain cleaners may have an additional shipping fee.
Gasoline-Powered Model "E"
RodRunner Drain Cleaner
Features:
- Ideal for cleaning long runs up to 500 ft. down the line
- Can be coupled to either 10 ft. sectional cables to clear up to 14" lines or 5/16" municipal rods to clear lines up to 24" in diameter
- Driven by a powerful 205 cc (6.5 hp) engine with an easily accessible throttle control on the handle
- The “hot-shift” transmission lets you switch from forward to reverse without the need for a clutch
- Speed Chuck to quick couple municipal rods or sectional cables
- 3/4" lubricated drive chain
- 10" pneumatic tires
- All models below include: 6.5 hp Engine, Forward/Reverse Transmission, Safety Clutch, 10" Pneumatic Tires, Tool Box, and Leather Gloves
- View specifications and dimensions
- View operating instructions for the Model E RodRunner drain cleaner
| Model # |
Description |
Price & Quantity |
| RD-E-M-A |
RodRunner Model E - includes E-MRDC Municipal Rod Coupler, Sixty-Two 3MSR 39" Municipal Rods, and MCS Cutter Set |
$6,498.77 |
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| RD-E-SG-B |
RodRunner Model E - includes EG-CDC Sectional Cable Drive Coupler for “G” Connectors, Twenty 10GP Proflex Sections, CF Cable Feeding Tool, and EGCS Cutter Set |
$6,621.62 |
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| RD-E-SL-C |
RodRunner Model E - includes EL-CDC Sectional Cable Drive Coupler for “L” Connectors, Twenty 10LP Proflex Sections, CF Cable Feeding Tool, and ELCS Cutter Set |
$6,343.79 |
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Due to size/weight and to ensure safe delivery, certain items ship by truck and have an additional shipping fee per freight item.
Cutter Sets
| Model # |
Description |
Price & Quantity |
| MCS |
Municipal Rod Cutter Set |
$1,149.35 |
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| EGCS |
"G" Connectors Cutter Set Includes: Coupling Wrench (1), Flex Spear (1), Spear Head (1), Retrieving Tool (1), 3" Heavy Duty Saw Blade (1), 4" Heavy Duty Saw Blade (1), 6" Heavy Duty Saw Blade (1) |
$187.63 |
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| ELCS |
"L" Connectors Cutter Set Includes: Coupling Wrench (1), Flex Spear (1), Spear Head (1), Retrieving Tool (1), 3" Heavy Duty Saw Blade (1), 4" Heavy Duty Saw Blade (1), 6" Heavy Duty Saw Blade (1) |
$204.51 |
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Mini Hand Snake
Features:
- Approximately 30 1/2" overall length (26 1/2" snake with 4" handle)
- Great for shower & tub drains
- Easy to use for minor clogs or clogs that are not too far down the line
- Will clean out most blocked sinks, bathtubs or even toilet problems
- Spring steel wire will bend around almost all pipes
Mini Hand Snake - $7.29
General Wire Replacement Cables
Large General Wire Cables
Due to their heavier weight, some cables have an additional shipping fee.
Small General Wire Cables
Due to their heavier weight, some cables have an additional shipping fee.
General Wire Proflex Sectional Cables
Please note: Proflex cables are made to order and have a 2-3 week lead time to ship.
Be sure to get some extra lubricating oil
for your cables.
ClogChopper™ Multi-function Cutting Tool
Shown: 3" ClogChopper
Features:
- It's excellent for clearing stacks, downspouts, mains, as well as preparation cleaning for drain lining jobs
- Six self-sharpening blades dig into encrusted debris and root masses, easily grinding up stoppages, and scale, without risking pipe damage
- The spherical design maneuvers around tight ends and traps, thoroughly and safely cleaning metal, plastic, and clay pipes
- As it spins it also self-sharpens as it scrapes along the pipe walls
- Maneuverable - the perfectly balanced ClogChopper™ automatically negotiates multiple, tricky bends while maintaining a central line position and minimizing pipe wall, elbow, connection, and joint damage
- Efficient - with its "all surface" cutting edges, the ClogChopper™ clears clogs and scrapes encrusted debris from inner walls into and out, all in one operation
- Economical - durable enough to handle years of demanding use in residential and commercial applications, there is sure to be a ClogChopper™ for all of your needs
General Wire Snake Oil
Features:
- Highly recommended for use with all types of cables
- Helps to protect your cables better than your most common lubricants
- Special rust inhibitor cuts through moisture and replaces it with a rust-resistant coating
- Can be poured directly into the drum periodically allowing the cables to be completely lubricated as the drum turns
- Not only is it a lubricant for the cables, it also deodorizes them and gives your equipment a fresh, clean smell
- Lubricates wheels in the power feed
- Helps prevent cables from rusting
Related Items & Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. "What is a sewer snake?"
A. A sewer snake (not to be confused with a toilet or urinal snake, a jet drain cleaner, or camera inspection system) is a long cable that you can send down a drain to clear away clogs. Several different attachments can be used - depending on the nature of the clog - and they can range from a simple auger to a grease cutting blade, a side cutting blade or even a spear-type blade which is used for going through the middle of the clog. If you intend to buy a motorized snake, you'll have a choice between a hand held model or a "drum auger." The drum auger is actually meant for use by a professional plumber; it's a heavy-duty piece of equipment and is generally more than what is needed by most homeowners. For home use, you can also buy a closet auger which is specifically-designed to clear clogs and obstructions from your toilet's plumbing, and is manually operated.
Q. "Is the drum on the General mini-rooter made out of plastic or metal?"
A. It is made out of very durable metal, and is designed to take the rough treatment generally associated with this type of equipment.
Q. "What causes a clogged sewer line?"
A. In older construction, there were three basic causes for clogged sewers: excessive mortar left at soil pipe joints, roots from trees and plants, and broken pipes. In both new and old construction, broken pipes allow foreign matter to enter the drainage system which often causes clogging. Clogged sewers in newer construction are often limited to broken pipes and poor design or construction. Using the wrong fittings during construction or allowing too little slope in the drain run can cause the drain to become clogged as well. Many times it is discovered that the clog is the result of human error; small toys flushed down the toilet (the "rubber ducky" clog), foods that have high starch content and turn to something akin to cement (such as rice, potatoes, oatmeal, etc.), and even coffee grounds - which are quite acidic - should not go down the drain as they can speed up corrosion with certain metals.
Q. "When should you use a sewer snake?"
A. This will depend on the location of the clog; is the toilet not flushing, or does the general plumbing drain very slowly? Most drain clogs that you'll find throughout the plumbing in your home won't require the use of a sewer snake. Easy clogs can often be cleared away with a plunger, mini snake, or even a bacterial drain cleaner. However, when there's a clog that stubbornly refuses to break loose, a handheld sewer snake is likely your best weapon. In the case of a toilet clog, a closet auger is often your best bet. If the clog is beyond the trap of the fixture, a snake may be needed to clear the obstruction.
Q. "Can the ClogChoppers be used to remove polyester CIPP liner from the insides of drain pipes?"
A. The ClogChoppers were designed for clearing the drain to prepare for installation of liners such as CIPP (cured-in-place pipe liner). They have not been tested for cutting out drain liners themselves so the manufacturer does not recommend them as a suitable tool for removing these types of liners.
Q. "How do these cutter heads attach to the cable, and how do I change them?"
A.The cutter heads for Flexicor® cables connect using a screw and lock nut. The sectional cables use a unique interlocking system in which the cable and cutter have connecting ends.
Before attaching any cutter, first unplug the machine.
- For machines using the Flexcor® cables, first remove the screw and lock washer from the connector at the end of the cable. Slide the cutter in the slot, then replace the lock washer and connecting screw and tighten the screw firmly.
- For the sectional cables, slide the slot on the cutter over the tab on the female connector until the spring pin pops into place. To remove the cutter, use the RCK-10 for 7/8" sections or the #CW Coupling Wrench for the 1-1/4" sections. Push the key into the hole just below the slot in the female connector, then slide the cable ends apart. Cable sections are coupled and uncoupled the same way.
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