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Root 66®

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Uses Sectional Cable for 1-1/4" - 4"

The Root 66 is a real advance in sectional cable machine design. No mid-range machine has its versatility and power.

Look at its versatility. You can drive 5/8″ cables for lines up to 3″ and 7/8″ cables for 4″ lines – and you can switch from one to the other in seconds, without touching the jaws, without an adapter, without tools. And for sink drain work, slip on a drum that holds smaller cables.

Root66To operate, just feed a cable into the line and slide the back end into the machine. The excess cable goes into a guide tube. Turn on the sealed motor, press down on the handle, and the Root 66 starts spinning the cable at 400 rpm.

The cable stops rotating as soon as you lift the handle, so there’s no additional torque buildup. When using a drum for small drain work, the drum stops turning when you lift the handle to the neutral position.

Root 66

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Highlights

  • It’s three machines in one.
  • Clears 1-1/4″ through 4″ drain lines.
  • Drives both 5/8″ and 7/8″ sectional cables.
  • Change cables instantly–no tools or adapters required.
  • 1/2 hp sealed motor.
  • Small drum holds 25 ft. of 5/16″ Flexicore cable to clear 1-1/4” to 2” lines.
  • Built Here. Backed Here.

Models

BOLD indicates best-selling units.

Root 66 Units – Complete and Ready to Operate

ItemDescription
Item #: 116120
Cat #: RT-66-A

Root 66, plus SEVEN 7-1/2 ft. x 5/8″ sections (7.5R8), 66-RGH Rear Guide Hose, R-8CS cutter set, PLUS 1-1/2″ ClogChopper (R-1-1/2CG).

Item #: 116140
Cat #: RT-66-C

Root 66, plus SIX 15 ft. x 7/8″ sections (15R10), 66-RGH Rear Guide Hose, R-10CS cutter set, TB-66 tool box, PLUS 2″ ClogChopper (R-2CG-10).

Item #: 116150
Cat #: RT-66-D

Combines Units A and C.

Item #: 116160
Cat #: RT-66-E

Same as RT-66-D, plus small drum (66-25A) with 25 ft. x 5/16″ cable (25HE1-A) installed.

Item #: 116110
Cat #: RT-66

Basic Unit Only (No Cables or Cutters)

Stability and Durability

The Root 66 has a wide four point base for greater stability. Its interlocking tubular construction also gives it excellent durability. To protect the gears from dirt and for easier cleaning, the machine has two internal plastic shields. A ground fault circuit interrupter is standard equipment.

Universal Jaws

Jaws handle both 7/8″ cables or 5/8″ cables. No adaptor required.

Root 66 Accessories

Includes cable carrier, drum for small drain work, a rear guide hose, and a toolbox.

       

Options

Optional Drum

For small drain work, get the optional drum. It slides easily onto the back of the machine to clear 1-1/4″ to 2″ drain lines. It holds 1/4″ or 5/16″ Flexicore® cables up to 50 ft. long, or 3/8″ Flexicore® cables up to 35 ft. long.

Cables

Standard cable sections for the I-95 and Root 66 are open-wound hollow cables with R-Connectors (Ridgid® compatible).

  • The 5/8” cables are used to clear 2” and 3” lines up to 125 ft. long. They are available in 7-1/2 ft. sections. They snap together in a second and are taken apart quickly with a coupling key
    Catalog #: 7.5R8
  • The 7/8” cables are used to clear 3” and 4” lines up to 150 ft. long. Standard sections are available in 15 ft. sections.
    Catalog #: 15R10
  • The 7/8” cables are also available as optional Proflex sectional cables that support an inner spring. It gives the cable greater strength to resit kinking and to transfer extra torque down the cable for additional cutting power.
    Catalog #: 15R10-P
  • Smaller 5/16” Flexicore® cables  can be used with an optional drum to clear clogged sink lines and other small 1-1/4” to 2” drain lines.
    Catalog #: 25HE1-A

Force Multiplier Cables™

New 5 foot sectional cables make sectional drain cleaning cleaner and easier in confined and hard-to-access areas like bathrooms, kitchens, basements, and even roofs.

The shorter 5 ft. cable length helps keep the machine under better control, reducing the risk of spraying walls, floors, carpets, and cabinets from exposed wet, spinning 15 ft. cables. The short design also fits perfectly on 6 ft. drop cloths without hanging over.

  • The 7/8” cables fit General’s Root 66® and I-95®.
    Catalog #: 5R-10
  • The 1-1/4” cables are for the Rodrunner®.
    Catalog #: 5R-14

Force Multiplier’s R-connectors also fit other brands of machines, cables, and attachments. The open-wound hollow cables snap together in a second, and can be disconnected quickly and easily with a coupling key, further facilitating use in cramped quarters and on roofs.

Snake-Oil Classic™

A great way to extend the life of drain cleaning tools & equipment

Snake-Oil Classic™ 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 Classic also includes a deodorizer to give equipment a fresh, clean smell. Available in quarts or gallons.

Snake-Oil Classic™ SDS – Material Safety Data Sheet

ClogChopper®

Rip through tough stoppages with the unique ClogChopper® multi-function cutting tools. Six self-sharpening blades dig into encrusted debris and root masses, easily grinding up stoppages, scale, and crystallized urine, without risking pipe damage.

The spherical design maneuvers around tight bends and traps, thoroughly and safely cleaning metal, plastic, and clay pipes. As it spins it also self-sharpens as it scrapes along the pipe walls. It’s excellent for clearing stacks, downspouts, mains, as well as for drain lining jobs.

General offers a variety of sizes, and connector options, including sectional G connectors, as well as other brands of machines, cables, and attachments.

Related Products

Rodrunner®

Flexi-Rooter®

Arrow Head

Catalog #R-AH

Starting Drill (gets water flowing)

Boring Gimlet

Catalog #R-BG

For removing loose objects

1-1/2″ U-Cutter

Catalog #R-1-1/2 UC

For cutting and scraping

Retrieving Tool

Catalog #R-RTR-1

For removing loose objects and broken cables

R-1-1/2CG

1-1/2″ ClogChopper

For 5/8″ sectional cables with “R” style connector

RCK-8

Coupling Key

To disconnect cables and cutters

Spear Head

Catalog #R-SHD-10

Starting Drill (gets water flowing)

Hook Auger

Catalog# R-HA-10

For removing loose objects

2″ & 3″ U-Cutter

Catalog #R-2UC-10/R-3UC-10

For cutting and scraping

Retrieving Tool

Catalog #R-RTR-10

For removing loose objects and broken cables

2″ ClogChopper

Catalog #R-2CG-10

For 7/8″ sectional cables with “R” style connector

Coupling Key

Catalog #RCK-10

To disconnect cables and cutters

BOLD indicates best-selling units.

Cutter Set

ItemDescription
Item #: 178010
Cat #: R-8CS

Cutter Set for 5/8″ Sectional Cables (Includes R-BG, R-1-1/2UC, R-RTR-1, R-AH, R-CK-8)

Item #: 178030
Cat #: R-10CS

Cutter Set for 7/8″ Sectional Cables (Includes R-SHD-10, R-HA-10, R-2UC-10, R-3UC-10, R-RTR-10, R-CK-10)

Replacement Cables

ItemDescription
Item #: 160860
Cat #: 7.5R7

5/8″ x 7-1/2′ Closed-Wound Section

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Item #: 160850
Cat #: 7.5R-8

5/8″ x 7-1/2″ Open-Wound Section

Item #: 160480
Cat #: 15R-10

7/8″ x 15′ Open-Wound Section

Item #: 160470
Cat #: 15R10-P

7/8″ x 15′ Proflex Section

Parts & Accessories

ItemDescription
Item #: 168880
Cat #: 66-600

Complete Motor Assembly for Root 66 (1/2 hp) with GFCI

Item #: 178230
Cat #: 66-35-O

Drum Only (Holds up to 35′ x 3/8″ Cables)

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Item #: 178250
Cat #: 66-RGH

Rear Guide Hose for Root 66

Where to Buy
Item #: 178260
Cat #: SCC

Small Cable Carrier for 5/8″ sectional cables

Item #: 160370
Cat #: CC

Large Cable Carrier for 7/8″ sectional cables

Item #: 130410
Cat #: LG

Leather Gloves

Item #: 128840
Cat #: R-1-CG

1″ ClogChopper for 5/8″ sectional cables with “R” style connector

Item #: 128850
Cat #: R-112-CG

1-1/2″ ClogChopper for 5/8″ sectional cables with “R” style connector

Item #: 128860
Cat #: R-2CG-10

2″ ClogChopper for 7/8″ sectional cables with “R” style connector

Item #: 128870
Cat #: R-212-CG-10

2-1/2″ ClogChopper for 7/8″ sectional cables with “R” style connector

Item #: 128900
Cat #: R-3CG-10

3″ ClogChopper for 7/8″ sectional cables with “R” style connector

Item #: 160600
Cat #: R-DHBG

Down Head Boring Gimlet for 5/8″ sectional cables with “R” style connector

Item #: 440120
Cat #: SOCQ

1 Quart Snake-Oil Classic

Item #: 440150
Cat #: SOCG

1 Gallon Snake-Oil Classic

Weight:
42 lbs. (19 kg)

Dimensions:
16″ deep; 14″ wide; 17″ high. (40 cm x 35 cm x 43 cm)

Motor:
Sealed 1/2 hp with forward – off – reverse switch, ten foot power cord and
ground fault circuit interrupter.

Drum:
(Optional) Holds 25 ft. of 5/16” cable for 1-1/2” to 2” lines, or 35 ft. x 3/8” cable for 2” to 3” lines.

Drip Guards:
Two shields to protect bearings and motor from dirt and moisture.

Clutch:
Pull down two position handle to spin cables at 400 RPM. Lift to stop.
Brake stops spinning drums instantly.

Cables:
7 1/2 ft. x 5/8″ (Cat #7.5R8) for 1-1/4 to 3″ lines up to 100 ft.
15 ft. x 7/8″ (Cat # 15R10) for 2 to 4″ lines up to 125 ft.
“T” slot couplings slide together to lock and uncouple.

Cutter set for 7/8″ cables:
Spear Head, 2″ U-Cutter, 3″ U-Cutter, Hook Auger and Retrieving Tool.

Cutter set for 5/8″ cables:
Arrow Head, Boring Gimlet, 1-1/2” U-Cutter and Retrieving Tool.

Jaws:
Drive both 5/8″ and 7/8″ cables without adjustment; also grip containers for smaller diameter cables.
Keyed for longer life and less slippage.

Leather Gloves:
Double palm, for hand protection when guiding cable.