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The Flexicore® Advantage

At the heart of our drain cleaning machines is our patented Flexicore® cable. These 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. Professionals who have used it know that its patented design, strength, and durability put it head and shoulders above all other cables in the industry.

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Features

Product Range

Flexicore® cables are available in various diameters and lengths to suit different applications:

    • 1/4″ diameter: Ideal for smaller lines, available in lengths such as 25 ft and 35 ft.

    • 5/16″ diameter: Suitable for lines ranging from 1-1/2″ to 2″ in diameter, with lengths up to 50 ft.

    • 3/8″ diameter: Suitable for lines ranging from 2″ to 3″ in diameter, with lengths up to 75 ft.

    • 1/2″ diameter: Designed for larger drains, available in lengths up to 100 ft.

Compatibility

These cables are integral to all General Pipe Cleaners drum-type machines, ensuring optimal performance across various models.

Warranty and Reliability

Flexicore® cables are so robust that they come with a one-year warranty against defects or breakage—the only cables in the industry to offer such a guarantee.

Built Here. Backed Here.

Flexicore

How It Began

General Pipe Cleaners’ Flexicore® Cable, developed in the 1940s by founder Abe Silverman, has set the industry standard for drain cleaning due to its exceptional strength, flexibility, and resistance to kinking.

Construction and Design

Flexicore® cables are crafted by tightly coiling heavy-gauge wire around a 49-strand aircraft-quality wire rope, then heat-treated. This design provides unparalleled strength and flexibility, enabling the cable to withstand increased torque during tough blockages with minimal kinking or breakage.

Customer Feedback

Over the years, plumbing and drain cleaning professionals have consistently chosen General Pipe Cleaners as their preferred brand, with Flexicore® cables being a significant factor in maintaining industry leadership.

Read More Success Stories

“General equipment lets us power through tough problems that our competitors
walk away from!”

– Michael Williams, Just Drains LLC, Philadelphia, PA

“My dad always used it. And I swear by it!”

– Jeff Wall, Wall Septic & Drain Cleaning Co., MA

“Flexicore is the only cable I really trust.”

– Jack Elvig, Seattle, WA

BOLD indicates best-selling units.

Flexicore® Cable Application Chart

Cable Diameter For Use in Following Pipe Sizes Typical Applications Maximum Recommended Distance
1/4″
(6.35 mm)		 1-1/4” – 2”
(30 mm – 75 mm)		 Sinks, Bathtubs, Laundry Drains, Roof stacks 50’
(15 m)
5/16”
(7.9 mm)		 1-1/2” to 2”
(38 – 50 mm)		 Sinks, Bathtubs, Laundry Drains, Roof stacks 50’
(15 m)
3/8”
(9.5 mm)		 2” to 3”
(50 – 75 mm)		 Small Drains, Inside Work, on Roofs 75’
(22.5 m)
1/2″
(12.7mm)		 3” to 4”
(75 – 100 mm)		 Small Drains, Inside Work, on Roofs
(Not for Roots)		 100’
(30 m)
9/16”
(14.3 mm)		 3” to 4”
(75 – 100 mm)		 Small Drains, Inside Work, on Roofs
(Not for Roots)		 150’
(45 m)
5/8”
(15.9 m)		 3” to 6”
(75 – 150 mm)		 Main lines, Roots, Difficult Obstructions 200’
(60 m)
3/4″
(19 mm)		 4” to 10”
(75 – 250 mm)		 Main lines, Roots, Difficult Obstructions 200’
(60 m)

1/4″ Diameter Cables

Item Dimensions Description
Item #: 120010

Cat #: 25HE1

 1/4″ x 25 ft. Flexicore® with EL Basin Plug head
Cat #: 35HE1 1/4″ x 25 ft. Flexicore® with EL Basin Head
Item #: 120020

Cat #: 50HE1

 1/4″ x 50 ft. Flexicore® with EL Basin Plug head
Item #: 120030

Cat #: 25HE1-DH

 1/4″ x 25 ft. Flexicore® with Down head
Cat #: 35HE1-DH 1/4” x 35 ft. Flexicore® with Down Head
Item #: 120040

Cat #: 50HE1-DH

 1/4″ x 50 ft. Flexicore® with Down head
Item #: 120050

Cat #: 25HE1-DDH

 1/4″ x 25 ft. Flexicore® with Double Down Head
Item #: 120060

Cat #: 50HE1-DDH

 1/4″ x 50 ft. Flexicore® with Double Down Head

5/16″ Diameter Cables

Item Dimensions Description
Item #: 120070

Cat #: 25HE1A

 5/16″ x 25 ft. Flexicore® with EL Basin Plug head
Item #: 120080

Cat #: 50HE1A

 5/16″ x 50 ft. Flexicore® with EL Basin Plug head
Item #: 120090

Cat #: 25HE1A-DH

 5/16″ x 25 ft. Flexicore® with Down head
Item #: 120100

Cat #: 50HE1A-DH

 5/16″ x 50 ft. Flexicore® with Down head
Item #: 120110

Cat #: 25HE1AC

 5/16″ x 25 ft. Flexicore® with Female Connector
Item #: 120130

Cat #: 50HE1AC

 5/16″ x 50 ft. Flexicore® with Female Connector

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

Item Dimensions Description
Item #: 120160

Cat #: 25HE2

 3/8″ x 25 ft. Flexicore® with Female Connector
Item #: 120170

Cat#: 35HE2

 3/8″ x 35 ft. Flexicore® with Female Connector

3/8″ Diameter Cables for Floor Model Machines

Item Dimensions Description
Item #: 121020

Cat #: 25EM2

 3/8″ x 25 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
Item #: 121030

Cat #: 50EM2

 3/8″ x 50 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
Item #: 121040

Cat #: 75EM2

 3/8″ x 75 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
Item #: 121050

Cat #: 100EM2

 3/8″ x 100 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector

1/2″ Diameter Cables

Item Dimensions Description
Item #: 121060

Cat #: 25EM3

 1/2″ x 25 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
Item #: 121070

Cat #: 50EM3

 1/2″ x 50 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
Item #: 121080

Cat #: 75EM3

 1/2″ x 75 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
Item #: 121090

Cat #: 100EM3

 1/2″ x 100 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector

9/16″ Diameter Cables

Item Dimensions Description
Item #: 120940

Cat #: 25EM3A

 9/16″ x 25 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
Item #: 120950

Cat #: 50EM3A

 9/16″ x 50 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
Item #: 120960

Cat #: 75EM3A

 9/16″ x 75 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
Item #: 120970

Cat #: 100EM3A

 9/16″ x 100 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector

5/8″ Diameter Cables

Item Dimensions Description
Item #: 122010

Cat #: 25EM4

 5/8″ x 25 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
Item #: 122020

Cat #: 50EM4

 5/8″ x 50 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
Item #: 122030

Cat #: 75EM4

 5/8″ x 75 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
Item #: 122040

Cat #: 100EM4

 5/8″ x 100 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector

3/4″ Diameter Cables

Catalog # Dimensions Description
Item #: 122050

Cat #: 25EM5

 3/4″ x 25 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
Item #: 122060

Cat #: 50EM5

 3/4″ x 50 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
Item #: 122070

Cat #: 75EM5

 3/4″ x 75 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
Item #: 122080

Cat #: 100EM5

 3/4″ x 100 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
BOLD indicates best-selling units.

Flexicore® Cable Application Chart

Cable Diameter For Use in Following Pipe Sizes Typical Applications Maximum Recommended Distance
1/4″
(6.35 mm)		 1-1/4” – 2”
(30 mm – 75 mm)		 Sinks, Bathtubs, Laundry Drains, Roof stacks 50’
(15 m)
5/16”
(7.9 mm)		 1-1/2” to 2”
(38 – 50 mm)		 Sinks, Bathtubs, Laundry Drains, Roof stacks 50’
(15 m)
3/8”
(9.5 mm)		 2” to 3”
(50 – 75 mm)		 Small Drains, Inside Work, on Roofs 75’
(22.5 m)
1/2″
(12.7mm)		 3” to 4”
(75 – 100 mm)		 Small Drains, Inside Work, on Roofs
(Not for Roots)		 100’
(30 m)
9/16”
(14.3 mm)		 3” to 4”
(75 – 100 mm)		 Small Drains, Inside Work, on Roofs
(Not for Roots)		 150’
(45 m)
5/8”
(15.9 m)		 3” to 6”
(75 – 150 mm)		 Main lines, Roots, Difficult Obstructions 200’
(60 m)
3/4″
(19 mm)		 4” to 10”
(75 – 250 mm)		 Main lines, Roots, Difficult Obstructions 200’
(60 m)

1/4″ Diameter Cables

Item Dimensions Description
Item #: 120010

Cat #: 25HE1

 1/4″ x 25 ft. Flexicore® with EL Basin Plug head
Cat #: 35HE1 1/4″ x 25 ft. Flexicore® with EL Basin Head
Item #: 120020

Cat #: 50HE1

 1/4″ x 50 ft. Flexicore® with EL Basin Plug head
Item #: 120030

Cat #: 25HE1-DH

 1/4″ x 25 ft. Flexicore® with Down head
Cat #: 35HE1-DH 1/4” x 35 ft. Flexicore® with Down Head
Item #: 120040

Cat #: 50HE1-DH

 1/4″ x 50 ft. Flexicore® with Down head
Item #: 120050

Cat #: 25HE1-DDH

 1/4″ x 25 ft. Flexicore® with Double Down Head
Item #: 120060

Cat #: 50HE1-DDH

 1/4″ x 50 ft. Flexicore® with Double Down Head

5/16″ Diameter Cables

Item Dimensions Description
Item #: 120070

Cat #: 25HE1A

 5/16″ x 25 ft. Flexicore® with EL Basin Plug head
Item #: 120080

Cat #: 50HE1A

 5/16″ x 50 ft. Flexicore® with EL Basin Plug head
Item #: 120090

Cat #: 25HE1A-DH

 5/16″ x 25 ft. Flexicore® with Down head
Item #: 120100

Cat #: 50HE1A-DH

 5/16″ x 50 ft. Flexicore® with Down head
Item #: 120110

Cat #: 25HE1AC

 5/16″ x 25 ft. Flexicore® with Female Connector
Item #: 120130

Cat #: 50HE1AC

 5/16″ x 50 ft. Flexicore® with Female Connector

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

Item Dimensions Description
Item #: 120160

Cat #: 25HE2

 3/8″ x 25 ft. Flexicore® with Female Connector
Item #: 120170

Cat#: 35HE2

 3/8″ x 35 ft. Flexicore® with Female Connector

3/8″ Diameter Cables for Floor Model Machines

Item Dimensions Description
Item #: 121020

Cat #: 25EM2

 3/8″ x 25 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
Item #: 121030

Cat #: 50EM2

 3/8″ x 50 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
Item #: 121040

Cat #: 75EM2

 3/8″ x 75 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
Item #: 121050

Cat #: 100EM2

 3/8″ x 100 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector

1/2″ Diameter Cables

Item Dimensions Description
Item #: 121060

Cat #: 25EM3

 1/2″ x 25 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
Item #: 121070

Cat #: 50EM3

 1/2″ x 50 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
Item #: 121080

Cat #: 75EM3

 1/2″ x 75 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
Item #: 121090

Cat #: 100EM3

 1/2″ x 100 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector

9/16″ Diameter Cables

Item Dimensions Description
Item #: 120940

Cat #: 25EM3A

 9/16″ x 25 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
Item #: 120950

Cat #: 50EM3A

 9/16″ x 50 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
Item #: 120960

Cat #: 75EM3A

 9/16″ x 75 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
Item #: 120970

Cat #: 100EM3A

 9/16″ x 100 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector

5/8″ Diameter Cables

Item Dimensions Description
Item #: 122010

Cat #: 25EM4

 5/8″ x 25 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
Item #: 122020

Cat #: 50EM4

 5/8″ x 50 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
Item #: 122030

Cat #: 75EM4

 5/8″ x 75 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
Item #: 122040

Cat #: 100EM4

 5/8″ x 100 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector

3/4″ Diameter Cables

Catalog # Dimensions Description
Item #: 122050

Cat #: 25EM5

 3/4″ x 25 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
Item #: 122060

Cat #: 50EM5

 3/4″ x 50 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
Item #: 122070

Cat #: 75EM5

 3/4″ x 75 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector
Item #: 122080

Cat #: 100EM5

 3/4″ x 100 ft. Flexicore® with Male & Female Connector

Success Stories

All Success Stories
Jeff Wall General Pipe Cleaner MiniRooter XP

My dad always used it. And I swear by it!

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 flexibility.
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 flexibility.

Wall Septic & Drain Cleaning

Massachusetts
  • Drain Cleaning

We use the Gen-Eye to spot the problem – and a Speedrooter 92 to solve it.

The sewer line of a one-year-old Kentucky house should have run clean and free.  But the homeowner kept suffering persistent back-ups.  And repeated snaking failed to work. That’s when Jarboe’s Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric & Remodeling sprang into action. The Louisville-area plumbing professionals marshaled an arsenal of General Pipe Cleaners equipment to diagnose and fix the problem…

The sewer line of a one-year-old Kentucky house should have run clean and free.  But the homeowner kept suffering persistent back-ups.  And repeated snaking failed to work. That’s when Jarboe’s Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric & Remodeling sprang into action. The Louisville-area plumbing professionals marshaled an arsenal of General Pipe Cleaners equipment to diagnose and fix the problem – quickly. Among the area’s largest, most respected providers of plumbing and kitchen & bath remodeling services, Jarboe’s routinely calls on General solutions for “big city service with small-town pride and professionalism”.

Jarboe's

Louisville, KY
  • Diagnostic Tools, Sewer Cameras
Carl Helt Plumbing

It’s great for one-man operation. I can handle Speedrooter with no trouble!

“When I started my own business in the early ‘70’s, I became the third owner a second-hand General Sewermatic®,” Carl Helt recalls. “And I passed that drain cleaner to a fourth plumber – my brother-in-law.  For all I know it’s still working today!” That sort of durable dependability made Carl a lifelong General customer.  And that’s…

“When I started my own business in the early ‘70’s, I became the third owner a second-hand General Sewermatic®,” Carl Helt recalls. “And I passed that drain cleaner to a fourth plumber – my brother-in-law.  For all I know it’s still working today!” That sort of durable dependability made Carl a lifelong General customer.  And that’s why he especially loves Speedrooter 91®. “We used it on four separate jobs in a day and it came through every time!” Helt quickly adds. The Speedrooter remains Carl Helt’s favorite.  “It’s so reliable and versatile,” he concludes. “I just send the guys out – and know we’ll get the job done!”

Helt Plumbing

MO
  • Drain Cleaning

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