Sheridan Supply suggests the new PowerClear Drain Cleaning Machine by Ridgid is a Great Machine. We were testing this machine in a residential setting. This is a “sink machine” and is good for up to 1-1/2” drains. We are happy to report that it performed very well. It it runs pretty smoothly. Since you do not have to switch the motor back and forth, you just depress the forward and backward auto feed leaver on the guide hose.
We have used the old hand crank style drain augers and this is so different. The PowerClear Machine takes a little time to learn how to use the foot pedal and feed the auger into the pipe. After that short learning curve you are in business.
There is a guide hose that will hep keep the cable from twisting and if you are using it around a bath or cabinet it should protect what is around you.
For the price, you cannot go wrong. It really appears to make tight turns so it is great for 1-1/4” lines. Go easy when approaching the blockage. No need to force, just go easy so that the cable continues to spin. Great for tubs, showers and sink blockages.
- 30 foot cable and the unit weighs 5.3 lbs.
- 55983 1/4″ – 30 ft Replacement Cable 5.3 2.4
- AUTOFEED® TECHNOLOGY – Keeps your hands clean and free from touching the cable while advancing and retrieving
- HEAVY DUTY INNER CORE CABLE – For long life, increased strength and kink resistance
- CLEAR COVER – Allows user to view how much cable is remaining
- TWO-PIECE GUIDE HOSE – Use one piece for close applications and extension for areas where access is limited
- EASY PULL DRAIN PLUG – Drain excess water after each use to extend cable life
- GUIDE HOSE – Helps keep work area clean
- Drain Capacity 3/4″ – 1 1/2″
- Weight 12 lbs
- Feed Rate 18 ft/min
- Operating Speed 450 RPM
- Cable Length 30′
- Motor 120V, 1Ph, AC, 0.9 Amp, 60HZ
- Standard Equipment PowerClear, Hose Extension
