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Flexicore® Cables

Heavy-gauge wire coiled tightly around 49-strand aircraft-type wire rope and heat treated. Has unequaled strength and the right amount of flexibility. So tough these drain cleaning cables carry a one-year warranty against defect or breakage. Flexicore® Patent Nos. 2,244,735 and 2,849,870.

Flexicore Cable

General Flexicore® Cable with Male and Female Connector

Accessories

Snake-Oil

Two great ways to extend the life of drain cleaning tools & equipment

Snake-Oil™ preserves and protects sewer cables against rust and corrosion. It’s better than common lubricants because its special rust inhibitor cuts through moisture and replaces it with a rust-resistant coating. You’ll significantly extend the life of your cables and sewer machine, including the drum, bearings and power cable feed rollers. Snake Oil also includes a deodorizer to give equipment a fresh, clean smell. Available in quarts or gallons.

Snake-Oil Classic SDS – Material Safety Data Sheet

Snake-Oil Plus SDS – Material Safety Data Sheet

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Quick-Fix™

General Pipe Cleaners’ Quick-Fix™ let’s you quickly repair broken drain snakes in the field. The unique Quick-Fix let’s you continue working and finish the job without having to go back to your shop to repair or replace a broken cable. The Quick-Fix is available in 1/2”, 9/16”, 5/8”, and 3/4” sizes with female or male connectors.

The specially designed spring with a pre-welded female connecter is easy to attach in the field. Prepare your broken snake by cutting off the damaged or kinked end of the cable with bolt cutters or a hack saw. Then simply thread the Quick-Fix over the broken snake. No welder is required! All you need are vice-grips or a pair of pliers. Once it’s on, the Quick-Fix holds on so tightly that it simply cannot be removed, even if you wanted to.

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Keep a Quick-Fix in your tool box for emergencies and you’ll never lose time on the job because of a broken snake again.

Drain Cleaning Cables

1/4″ Diameter Cables

Catalog No.Description 
25HE11/4" x 25 ft.Flexicore® with EL Basin Plug head
50HE11/4" x 50 ft.Flexicore® with EL Basin Plug head
25HE1-DH1/4" x 25 ft.Flexicore® with Down head
50HE1-DH1/4" x 50 ft.Flexicore® with Down head
25HE1-DDH1/4" x 25 ft.Flexicore® with Double Down Head
50HE1-DDH1/4" x 50 ft.Flexicore® with Double Down Head

5/16″ Diameter Cables

Catalog No.Description 
25HE1A5/16" x 25 ft.Flexicore® with EL Basin Plug head
50HE1A5/16" x 50 ft.Flexicore® with EL Basin Plug head
25HE1A-DH5/16" x 25 ft.Flexicore® with Down head
50HE1A-DH5/16" x 50 ft.Flexicore® with Down head
25HE1AC5/16" x 25 ft.Flexicore® with Female Connector
50HE1AC5/16" x 50 ft.Flexicore® with Female Connector

3/8″ Diameter Cables for Super-Vee, Power-Vee, Handylectric, & Drain Rooter

Catalog No.Description 
25HE23/8" x 25 ft.Flexicore® with Female Connector
35HE23/8" x 35 ft.Flexicore® with Female Connector

3/8″ Diameter Cables for Floor Model Machines

Catalog No.Description 
25EM23/8" x 25 ft.Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
50EM23/8" x 50 ft.Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
75EM23/8" x 75 ft.Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
100EM23/8" x 100 ft.Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector

1/2″ Diameter Cables

Catalog No.Description 
25EM31/2" x 25 ft.Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
50EM31/2" x 50 ft.Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
75EM31/2" x 75 ft.Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
100EM31/2" x 100 ft.Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector

9/16″ Diameter Cables

Catalog No.Description 
25EM3A9/16" x 25 ft.Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
50EM3A9/16" x 50 ft.Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
75EM3A9/16" x 75 ft.Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
100EM3A9/16" x 100 ft.Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector

5/8″ Diameter Cables

Catalog No.Description 
25EM45/8" x 25 ft.Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
50EM45/8" x 50 ft.Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
75EM45/8" x 75 ft.Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
100EM45/8" x 100 ft.Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector

3/4″ Diameter Cables

Catalog No.Description 
25EM53/4" x 25 ft.Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
50EM53/4" x 50 ft.Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
75EM53/4" x 75 ft.Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
100EM53/4" x 100 ft.Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector

Sectional Drain Cleaning Cables with General® Connectors

Flexichain "G Connector"

Sections for I-95, Root 66, Model 88, Hot-Rodder and Rodrunner come in the all purpose Flexichain which has a chain center, a stiffer Proflex which has a spring center, and a hollow style. Proflex is also available with a heavier duty 5/8″ spring center. Choose from three coupling styles. They snap together in a second and are taken apart quickly with a spanner wrench or uncoupling key. With the more recently developed “G” connector, no torque is put on the locking pin when running in reverse, making it a durable coupling.

Catalog No.Description
10GF1-1/4" x 10 ft. Flexichain
10GP1-1/4" x 10 ft. Proflex

Sectional Drain Cleaning Cables Compatible with Electric Eel® Connectors

Proflex "L Connector"

Catalog No.Description
4LPS1-1/4" x 4 ft. 1/2" Proflex/Extra Space
8LF1-1/4" x 8 ft. Flexichain
8LP1-1/4" x 8 ft. 1/2" Proflex
8LPS1-1/4" x 8 ft. 1/2" Proflex/Extra Space
10LF1-1/4" x 10 ft. Flexichain
10LP1-1/4" x 10 ft. 1/2" Proflex
10LHD1-1/4" x 10 ft. 5/8" Proflex
6L787/8" x 6 ft. 7/16" Proflex

Sectional Drain Cleaning Cables Compatible with Ridgid® Cables

Proflex "R Connector"

Catalog No.Description
7.5R-75/8" x 7-1/2 ft. Close-Wound
7.5R-85/8" x 7-1/2 ft. Open-Wound
5R-107/8" x 5 ft. Open-Wound
15R-107/8" x 15 ft. Open-Wound
15R-10-P7/8" x 15 ft. Proflex
15R-111-1/4" x 15 ft. Standard Duty
15R-141-1/4" x 15 ft. Heavy Duty
25R1-A5/16" x 25 ft. Hollow

Cutters

For 3/8″ Cables

Cutter NamePart NumberApplicationPhoto
Arrow HeadAHStarting Drill (Gets water flowing)
Flexible Arrow HeadFAHStarting Drill (For sharp turns in small lines)
Boring GimletBGFor removing loose objects
Downhead Boring GimletDHBGFor removing loose objects (Goes down waste, not up stack)
Down Head FittingDHFConverts standard cutter to downhead cutter
1-1/4" Side Cutter Blade1-1/4 SCBFor cutting and scraping
1-1/2" U-Cutter1-1/2 UCFor cutting and scraping
ClogChopper ®
1CG 1-1/2 CGClears debris, scale, and crystallized urine. For 5/16" and 3/8" cable.
Small Retrieving ToolRTR-1For removing loose objects and broken cables

For 1/2″ and 9/16″ Cables

Cutter NamePart NumberApplicationPhoto
Arrow HeadAHStarting Drill (Gets water flowing)
Boring GimletBGFor removing loose objects
Down Head FittingDHFConverts standard cutter to downhead cutter
2", 3" & 4" Side Cutter Blades2SCB 3SCB 4SCBFor cutting and scraping
1-1/2" & 2" U-Cutter1-1/2 UC 2UCFor cutting and scraping
3" & 4" Rotary Saw Blades3RSB 4RSBFor cutting and scraping
ClogChopper®2CG
2-1/2 CG
Clears debris, scale, and crystallized urine. For 1/2", 9/16", 5/8"' and 3/4" cable.
Small Retrieving ToolRTR-1For removing loose objects and broken cables
13" Flexible LeaderLE-1Helps cable get around tight bends and traps

For 5/8″ and 3/4″ Cables

Cutter NamePart NumberApplicationPhoto
Spear HeadSHDStarting Drill (Gets water flowing)
2", 3" & 4" Side Cutter Blades2SCB 3SCB 4SCBFor cutting and scraping
2", 3", & 4" U-Cutter2UC 3UC 4UCFor cutting and scraping
3" & 4" Spider™ Double U-Cutter
3DUC or 4DUCFor cutting and scraping going into and out of the pipe
3" & 4" Heavy Duty Side Cutter3HDSC
4HDSC
For cutting and scraping
3" & 4" Spider™ Double Heavy Duty Side Cutter
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3DHDSC or 4DHDSCFor cutting and scraping going into and out of the pipe
3" & 4" Rotary Saw Blades3RSB 4RSBFor roots and other stoppages
3" & 4" Heavy Duty Saw Blade3HDB 4HDBFor roots and other stoppages
Self Adjusting 4" to 6" Side Cutter Blades4-6SACCan pass through 4" pipe to reach and clean 6" pipe.
Heavy Duty 3" to 6" Expansion Cutter3-6HDECCan pass through 3" pipe to reach and clean 6" pipe. Can be put through 4" P-traps.
Root Ripper™RP-2Heavy spring screws into root mass, while front hook tears into stoppage. Passes through 4" P-traps.
ClogChopper ® 2CG
2-1/2CG
3CG
4CG
Maneuverable cutter clears roots, debris and scale. Available with connector to match General or other brands.
Large Retrieving ToolRTR-2For removing loose objects and broken cables
33" Flexible LeaderLE-2Helps cable get around tight bends and traps
26" Flexible LeaderLE-3Helps cable get around tight bends and traps

For 5/8″ Sectional Cables

Cutter NamePart NumberApplicationPhoto
Arrow HeadR-AHStarting Drill (Gets water flowing)
Boring GimletR-BGFor removing loose objects
1-1/2" U-CutterR-1-1/2 UCFor cutting and scraping
Retrieving ToolR-RTR-1For removing loose objects and broken cables
Coupling KeyRCK-8To disconnect cables and cutters

For 7/8″ Sectional Cables

Cutter NamePart NumberApplicationPhoto
Hook AugerR-HA-10For removing loose objects
Spear HeadR-SHD-10Starting Drill (Gets water flowing)
2" & 3" U-CutterR-2UC-10 R-3UC-10For cutting and scraping
Retrieving ToolR-RTR-10For removing loose objects and broken cables
Coupling KeyRCK-10To disconnect cables and cutters

1-1/4″ Sectional Cable

Cutter NamePart NumberApplicationPhoto
Spear HeadG-SHDStarting Drill (Gets water flowing)
Spade CutterG-SCStarting Drill (Gets water flowing)
Flex-SpearG-FSHHelps cable get around tight bends and traps
Hook AugerG-HAFor removing loose objects and broken cables
Bulb AugerG-BAFor removing loose objects
2" U-CutterG-2UCFor cutting and scraping
3" & 4" Heavy Duty Side Cutter BladesG-3HDSC G-4HDSCFor cutting and scraping
3" & 4" Rotary Saw BladesG-3RSB G-4RSBFor roots and other stoppages
3" & 4" Heavy Duty Saw BladeG-3HDB G-4HDBFor roots and other stoppages
Root Ripper™G-RP-2Heavy spring screws into root mass, while front hook tears into stoppage. Passes through 4" P-traps.
ClogChopper ® G-2CG
G-2-1/2CG
G-3CG
G-4CG
Maneuverable cutter clears roots, debris and scale. Available with connector to match General or other brands.
Retrieving ToolG-RTR-2For removing loose objects and broken cables
Cutter AdapterG-CA L-CA R-CA S-CAConverts standard cutters to 'G', 'L', 'R', or 'S' connectors.
Coupling WrenchCWTo disconnect 'G' and 'L' cables and cutters
Coupling KeyRCK-11Coupling Key for R Cables

Connectors

NamePart NumberApplicationPhoto
Female Connector - Cup Type5/16H-FC
3/8H-FC
1/2FC
5/8FC-O
3/4FC-O
Sheath fits over cable for easier repairs. For 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", and 3/4" cables.
Male Connector - Cup Type3/8H-MC 1/2MC 5/8MC-O 3/4MC-OSheath fits over cable for easier repairs. For 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", and 3/4" cables.
Female Connector - Butt-Weld5/8FC 3/4FCPasses through automatic feeds. No need to adjust feed. For 5/8" and 3/4" cables.
Male Connector - Butt-Weld5/8MC 3/4MCPasses through automatic feeds. No need to adjust feed. For 5/8" and 3/4" cables.
Quick-Fix with Female Connector1/2QF 9/16QF 5/8QF 3/4QFJust screw on tightly and it won't come off. For 1/2", 9/16" 5/8", and 3/4" cables.
Quick-Fix with Male Connector1/2MQF 9/16MQF 5/8MQFJust screw on tightly and it won't come off. For 1/2", 9/16", and 5/8" cables.
Repair Sleeve1/2RS 5/8RS 3/4RSFor 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4" cables.
Connecting Screws3/8CS 1/2CS 5/8CS 3/4CSFor 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4" cables. Sold in 5 packs.
NamePart NumberApplicationPhoto
1-1/4" Male G ConnectorG-51-1/4" G Cables
1-1/4" Female G ConectorG-61-1/4" G Cables
7/8" Male L ConnectorL-37/8" L Cables
7/8" Female L ConnectorL-47/8" L Cables
1-1/4" Male L ConnectorL-51-1/4" L Cables
1-1/4" Female L ConnectorL-61-1/4" L Cables
5/8" Male R ConnectorR-15/8" R Cables
5/8" Female R ConnectorR-25/8" R Cables
7/8" Male R ConnectorR-37/8" R Cables
7/8" Female R ConnectorR-47/8" R Cables
1-1/4" Male R ConnectorR-51-1/4" R Cables
1-1/4" Female R ConnectorR-61-1/4" R Cables
10 ft. Outer Spring10G1For G or L Cables
8 ft. Outer Spring8G1For G or L Cables
10 ft. Inner Spring10P2For G or L Cables
8 ft. Inner Spring8P2For G or L Cables

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General Wire Spring founder Abe Silverman first coiled spring wire tightly around a wire rope core in the 1940s. Since then, generations of plumbing and drain cleaning professionals swear by the “Flexicore advantage” – matchless cable strength, kinking resistance, and…
Abe Silverman Pittsburgh, PA
“There’s nothing like it. It’s fantastic for clearing scale from inside lines. It flies around pipe bends!” That’s Sylvan Tieger on revolutionary ClogChopper® cutting tool from General Pipe Cleaners. “A registered master plumber like me can find lots of work in a…
Sylvan Tieger New York, NY
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