Category: Professional Drain Cleaning Tools

Drain Cleaning Tools

Opening clogged drains calls for tough drain cleaning equipment

That’s why General manufactures sewer and drain cleaning machines with the most durable components, from our Flexicore® wire rope center drain cables to our reinforced steel frames and drums for our large selection of drain cleaning machines. Whether you need to clear clogged sinks, tubs and laundry drains, or cut through tough root stoppages in main drain lines, General has a drain cleaning machine for you.

Sink Drain Machines 1-1/4" to 3"

Super-Vee®

The Small Drain Specialists

Slide-Action™ Chuck grips & releases cable quickly to get to the clog faster.
Quick-Change Cartridge for easy, mess-free cable swaps.
Band-It™ Splashguard reduces water spray.
Flexicore® Cables offer greater strength and durability.

Power-Vee®

Automatic Feed – Faster and Easier

Power Cable Feed drives and retracts cables at up to 16 feet per minute.
Quick-Change Cartridge for easy, mess-free cable swaps.
Band-It™ Splashguard reduces water spray.
Flexicore® Cables offer greater strength and durability.

Handylectric®

Economical Price – Quality Features

Quick-Grip™ Chuck secures cable with just as quarter turn.
Dyna-Thrust™ Bearing System extends tool life.
Band-It™ Splashguard reduces water spray.
Flexicore® Cables offer greater strength and durability.

Drain-Rooter PH™

The Clean Machine

Variable Speed Power Cable Feed drives and retracts cables at up to 16 feet per minute.
Foot Pedal Control adjusts drum speed.
Quick-Change Cartridge for easy, mess-free cable swaps.
Flexicore® Cables offer greater strength and durability.

Model DRZ-PH™

Quick, Clean, Quiet

Variable Speed Power Cable Feed drives and retracts cables at up to 16 feet per minute.
Silent Motor won’t disturb your customers while on the job.
Quick-Change Cartridge for easy, mess-free cable swaps.
Flexicore® Cables offer greater strength and durability.

Kinetic Water Ram®

The Most Profitable Tool in your Truck

Clears Clogged Drains Quickly with Kinetic Energy.
Won’t Harm Pipes – Bypasses vents and stacks.
Perfect for Tight Bends, drum traps and narrow pipes.
Lightweight & Clean alternative to cable cleaners.

Medium Drain Lines 2" to 4"

Mini-Rooter Pro®

Clears Clogged Drains from Rooftop to Basement

Compact, portable, powerful drain cleaning tool for inside drain lines.
6” Wheels & Folding Handle for easy transport and compact storage.
Removable Drum – Removes in seconds for more portability.
Drum Capacity – 75 ft. of 3/8″ or 50 ft. of 1/2″ Flexicore® Cable

Mini-Rooter XP®

Extra Portability and Performance.

Variable Speed Power Cable Feed drives and retrieves cable.
8” Wheels & Folding Handle for easy transport and compact storage.
Drum Capacity – 75 ft. of 3/8″ or 50 ft. of 1/2″ Flexicore® cable
Flexicore® Cables offer greater strength and durability.

Sewerooter T-4™

Mid-Size Machine with More Muscle

Easily Interchangeable Drums for maximum job flexibility.
Clears 2” to 4” Inside Drain Lines up to 100 ft. long with 9/16” Flexicore cable.
Cuts Root Stoppages with 75 ft. x 5/8” Flexicore cable.
Variable Speed Power Cable Feed to easily drive and retrieve the cable.

Large Drain Lines & Long Runs 3" to 10"

Speedrooter 92®

Job Tested Tough

Clears Roots and Difficult Stoppages from 3” to 10” lines up to 200 ft. long.
Variable Speed Power Cable Feed easily drives/retrieves at up to 20 ft./min.
Drum Capacity: 100 ft. of 3/4″ or 5/8″ Flexicore® cable.
Adjustable Height Handle can be 3″ taller or more compact.
Easier Maneuverability with stair climbers, 10″ heavy-duty tires, truck loading wheel.

Speedrooter XL®

Long Distance Clog-Busting Power

Powerful 3/4 hp motor drives cable up to 200 ft. down the line.
Variable Speed Power Cable Feed easily drives/retrieves at up to 20 ft./min.
Large Drum Capacity: 100 ft. x 3/4″ or 5/8″ of Flexicore Cable.
Small Drum Capacity: 100 ft. x 1/2″ to clear smaller lines.
Easier Maneuverability with stair climbers, 10″ heavy-duty tires, truck loading wheel.

Maxi-Rooter®

Root Cutting Power with Big Capacity

Big Capacity Drum: 125 ft. of 3/4″ or 150 ft. of 5/8″ Flexicore® cable.
Clears Roots and Heavy Stoppages in 3” to 10” lines.
Powerful 3/4 hp Motor drives cable up to 200 feet down the line.
Variable Speed Power Cable Feed easily drives/retrieves at up to 20 ft./min.
Easier Maneuverability with stair climbers, 10″ heavy-duty tires, truck loading wheel.

Sectional Drain Machines

I-95®

It’s Three Machines in One

Clears Sinks, tubs, and laundry drains in 1-1/4″ through 4″ drain lines
Drives both 5/8″ and 7/8″ sectional cables up to 150 ft. down the line
Change cables in seconds – no tools or adapters required.
Small drum holds 25 ft. of 5/16″ cable to clear 1-1/4” to 2” lines
Powered by 1/3 hp motor

Root 66®

Root 66 Kicks Clogged Drains Down the Road

Clears Sinks, tubs, and laundry drains in 1-1/4″ through 4″ drain lines
Drives both 5/8″ and 7/8″ sectional cables up to 175 ft. down the line
Change cables instantly – no tools or adapters required
Small drum holds 25 ft. of 5/16″ cable to clear 1-1/4” to 2” lines
Powered by 1/2 hp sealed motor

Model 88™

You Walk While it Works

As easy to use as a lawn mower
Self-feeds 8 and 10 ft. cable sections up to 200 ft. down the line
Cables snap together in seconds
Has the power to clear longer lines than drum-type machines
Adjustable safety clutch protects cables and operator
Powerful 3/4 hp motor drives 3.5 to 1 gear reducer
Pneumatic foot switch for safety

Rodrunner®

Self Feeds Reinforced Sectional Cables

Two Way Operation – Can be used as “Close-up” or “Walk-behind” machine
Has the power to clear longer lines than drum-type machines
Pneumatic foot pedal frees both hands to control cable
3/4 hp motor can drive 8, 10 and 15 foot sectional cables 200 ft. down the line
Heavy-duty 3/4 hp motor spins cable at 700 rpm
Safety slip clutch protects against sudden torque build-ups

Rodrunner® Model E

Drives Municipal Rods or Sectional Cables

Powerful 6.5 hp gas engine drives sectional cables 200 ft.; municipal rods 500 ft.
Speed Chuck to quick couple municipal rods or sectional cables
“Hot Shift” transmission eliminates need for clutch pedal
Safety slip clutch protects against sudden torque build-ups
Municipal Rod Drive Coupler doesn’t need a wrench to couple and uncouple the rods
Sectional Cable Drive Coupler for “G” cables doesn’t need a wrench either

Hand Tools for Drain Cleaning

Flexicore Closet Augers

Works Where Plungers Fail

The ideal drain cleaning tool for clearing clogged toilets
The most closet auger durable in the industry. Works where plungers fail
Patented double-layer Flexicore® cables resist kinking and breaking yet offer the right flexibility
Teletube® telescoping six-foot auger clears stoppages just beyond the bowl

Urinal Auger

Gets though urinals where other snakes can’t

Specially designed “Super-Flex” cable has the flexibility to negotiate tight urinal bends.
Telescoping Urinal Auger with 48” cable for clearing stoppages beyond the urinal.
Added Strength – Includes hexagonal inner tube and rust resistant steel.
Includes Grip-Clip to hold cable and rubber bumper to protect the urinal bowl.

D-25 Handy™

Clear sinks and bathroom drains

Easy-to-use hand-held drain cleaning tool operates like hand tool – or a power tool!
Attach a 3/8″ or 1/2″ electric drill for extra muscle – Simply remove the turning handle.
Quick-Grip™ chuck tightens firmly on cable with just a quarter turn
Easily unstops sink, shower, toilet, and laundry drain lines from 1-1/4″ to 3″ in diameter

PD-25 Auto Handy™

Clear Clogged Drains with Automatic Feed

Power Cable Feed drives and retracts cables at up to 16 feet per minute.
Easy-to-use hand-held drain cleaning tool operates like hand tool – or a power tool!
Attach a 3/8″ or 1/2″ electric drill for extra muscle – Simply remove the turning handle.
Easily unstops sink, shower, toilet, and laundry drain lines from 1-1/4″ to 3″ in diameter

Spin Drive™

Lightweight, easy-to-operate, manual drain cleaning tool clears 2” to 4” drain lines.
Comfortable metal handle turns the drum smoothly.
Convenient carrying handle is mounted on the drum for easier portability.
Flexicore® Cables offer greater strength and durability.

Cables, Cutters & Accessories

Flexicore®

The Flexicore® Advantage

The heart of General’s drain cleaning machines is our patented Flexicore® cable.
Remarkably effective and durable drain cleaning cables save you money because they last longer.
Flexicore cables are the strongest, most durable drain cleaning cables in the industry.
Watch the video to learn what makes our Flexicore cables so durable.

Cables, Cutters and Accessories

Full range of options for drain cleaning machines.

General Pipe Cleaners offers a full range of cables, cutters, and accessories for your drain cleaning machines.
General offers replacement cables for other brands of drain cleaning machines as well.
Snake Oil™ preserves and protects sewer cables against rust and corrosion.
Quick-Fix™ connectors let you quickly repair broken drain snakes in the field.

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Opening clogged drains calls for tough drain cleaning equipment

Sink Drain Machines 1-1/4" to 3"

Medium Drain Lines 2" to 4"

Large Drain Lines & Long Runs 3" to 10"

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