Drain Cleaning Machines-General Pipe Cleaners

Opening clogged drains calls for tough equipment.

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

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Small Lines 1-1/4" to 3"

Super-Vee^®

The Small Line Specialist

The Super-Vee clears clogged kitchen, bathroom, and laundry drains in lines from 1-1/4” to 3″ in diameter. Its patented Slide-Action Chuck built into the grip shield makes drain cleaning fast and easy.

Power-Vee^®

Automatic Feed – Faster and Easier

The Power-Vee includes a power cable feed that’s like having an extra hand, especially in tight spaces. Just squeeze the lever to feed the cable at up to 16 ft. per minute.

Handylectric^®

An economical price with quality features

The Handylectric is a tough, easy to use tool for cleaning 1-1/4″ through 3″ drain lines. Cables are gripped securely by a patented Quick-Grip™ chuck with just a quarter turn.

Drain-Rooter PH^™

The Clean Machine

Equipped with a variable speed power cable feed and variable speed motor, Drain-Rooter PH makes drain cleaning jobs easier and faster. Guide hose eliminates cable whipping, dirty fixtures and messy floors.

Model DRZ-PH^™

Quick, Clean, Quiet

Looking for a cleaner way to clean drains? Check out the Model DRZ & Model DRZ-PH. Both are ideal for clearing clogged sinks, tubs, and laundry drains in 1-1/4″ to 3″ drain lines up to 50 ft. long.

Kinetic Water Ram^™

Open clogged drains with shock action

The Kinetic Water Ram quickly clears clogged sinks, toilets and tubs in lines from 1-1/4” to 4″ in diameter. A shock wave travels through water to break up a stoppage without harming pipes.

Medium Lines 2" to 4"

Mini-Rooter Pro^®

Now with wheels and folding handle.

Mini-Rooter Pro clears drains from rooftop to basement, including kitchen, bath, and laundry drains. Built-in wheels make it easier to transport to and from the job; folding handle allows for compact storage in your truck.

Mini-Rooter XP^®

Extra portability and performance.

The Mini-Rooter XP keeps the weight on the ground and maximizes mobility with 8″ semi-pneumatic wheels. Quickly clear 2” to 4” inside drain lines with the variable speed power cable feed.

Sewerooter T-3^™

Clear inside drains up to 100 feet long

Ten inch wheels and a tall handle make the Sewerooter T-3 an easy machine to move around. Easily clear 2″ to 4″ inside drain lines up to 100 feet long. The power cable feed gives you an easy way to feed cables into and out of the drain line.

Large Lines & Long Runs 3" to 10"

The Metro^®

Root cutting power at a great price.

The Metro is a tough root cutting machine in a compact, lightweight package, at a price that’s easy on tight budgets. With 75 feet of 5/8” cable it handles roots and other difficult obstructions in 3” to 6” lines.

Speedrooter 92^®

Job Tested Tough.

The Speedrooter 92’s durable field-tested design offers easy handling for a big machine designed to clear 3” through 10” lines. Contractors know that the Speedrooter 92 can really take a beating.

Speedrooter XL^®

Long Distance Clog Busting Power.

With easily interchangeable drums, the Speedrooter XL gives you the power to clear 3” to 10” lines – up to 200 feet long. Rugged and easy-to-maneuver, the powerful 3/4 hp motor drives the cable down long runs to clear tough stoppages.

Maxi-Rooter^®

Root cutting power plus big capacity.

The Maxi-Rooter holds 125 feet of 3/4″ cable and can drive a lot more. Easily clears tree roots and other difficult stoppages. Heavy-duty tires, truck loading wheel and lifting handles make it easier to maneuver.

Sectional Machines

I-95^®

It’s three machines in one.

With the I-95, you can clear 2″– 3″ lines up to 125 ft. long with 5/8″ x 7-1/2′ sections, clear 4″ lines up to 150 ft. long with 7/8″ x 15′ sections – or use 5/16″ cables for small drain work.

Root 66^®

Root 66 kicks clogged drains down the road.

The Root 66 is for all your inside and roof top jobs. Use 7/8″ sectional cables for 4″ lines; use 5/8″ sectional cables for lines up to 3″; or slip on a small drum for sink drain work.

Model 88^™

You walk while it works.

The Model 88 is almost as easy to use as a lawn mower. Just stand behind it and let the 8 or 10 foot sectional cables spin into the drain. Easily handles jobs up to 200 ft. long in 3″ to 10″ drain lines.

Rodrunner^®

Self-feeds reinforced sectional cables.
The Rodrunner features two-way operation – walk-behind “lawnmower style” or up close in tight basements. The cable screws into the line. Handles tough stoppages in 3″to 10″ lines as far as 200 feet away.

Rodrunner^® Model E

Drives municipal rods or sectional cables.

The gas powered Rodrunner Model E clears long runs up to 500 ft. down the line. It can be coupled to either 10 ft. sectional cables up to 14″ lines or 5/16″ municipal rods to clear lines up to 24″ in diameter.

Hand Tools

Closet Augers Pro

Works where plungers fail.

Closet augers are the ideal tools for clearing clogged toilets. And General’s closet augers are the most durable in the industry. Patented double layer Flexicore^® cables resist kinking and breaking yet offer the right flexibility. Read on to learn more about our three foot auger or telescoping six foot auger to clear stoppages just beyond the bowl.

Urinal Auger

Gets through urinals where other snakes can’t.

The Urinal Auger’s specially designed spring has the toughness and flexibility to negotiate tight urinal bends. Telescoping Teletube® model clears stoppages beyond the urinal.

D-25 Handy^™

The D-25 Handy is an inexpensive hand tool for clearing sinks, tubs and laundry drains. The Quick-Grip™ chuck tightens firmly on the cable with just a quarter turn.

Spin Drive^™

The compact Spin Drive Model 400 clears 2″ to 4″ drain lines. This hand operated unit is equipped with Flexicore® wire rope center cables, assuring long life, as well as the right strength and flexibility.

Cables, Cutters & Accessories

Cables, Cutters, and Connectors

General offers a full range of cables, cutters, and accessories for our drain cleaning machines, as well as for other brands. Our patented Flexicore® wire rope center cables are the toughest in the industry. Learn more about ClogChopper™ cutters, Snake-Oil™, Quick-Fix™ connectors, and other accessories to extend the life of your drain cleaning tools.

Do You Need Help?

Check out our tool selection guide or chat with a Drain Brain! We can help you by answering any questions about our products you may have.

Success Stories

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