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Default Drill operated sewer snake

On May 13, 2:12�pm, wrote:
I once knew a plumber who used a drain auger cable that he attached to
a heavy duty drill to clear main lines. He ran up to a 4 inch cutting
bit on it, and used it for runs up to 75'-100'. The cable was similar
to the ones you see on the big roatary motor powered machines, but it
was a lot more portable since you just hooked it up to the drill
chuck. I've looked around, but can't seem to find an auger cable
specifically made to hook up to a drill. Do you think he was just
using one of the big machine cables, or is there something out there
that I just can't find? I would like to purchase one of these in about
a 75' length, so if anyone can point me in the right direction, it
would be most appreciated.


You trying to clear roots?

If so avoid the snake just dump dissolved rock salt down the drain,
it will kill the roots, not harm the tree or whatever, and usually
works fast.

25 pounds dumped in my basement washtub add very hot water and stir
with a small shovel or whatrever is around.

easy fast effective and low cost.

does not harm terra cotta pipe which is the most common to get roots
to begin with.

be very careful using a undersized snake if it breaks off in the line
you must dig to remove it

I have been using the rocksalt for 10 or 12 years with zero clogs,
unless I forget to salt.........
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