Bang for the buck......?

[simplicity]

I found a deal on a newer pair, Ridgid 380 and 750, both with extras,
(cables, knives, etc.)
both for $2100. Both drums w/power feeds.(almost mint) as the ad says.
Is this a good deal?

[All Clear Sewer]

No It`s not a god deal.

Used 750 maybe $500 to $800.00
Used 380 maybe $150 to $200.00


On the 750 hold out for a 7500 ;)

[Service Guy]

No It`s not a god deal.

Used 750 maybe $500 to $800.00
Used 380 maybe $150 to $200.00


On the 750 hold out for a 7500 ;)

Those prices seem a bit low to me. Are yuo selling any used equipment, I'd be interested at those prices.:)

[All Clear Sewer]

well yes I am, a used 7500 for with 100` of 3/4ic cable for $1100 ;) Time for a new one :D

BTW I base those prices off E Bay as I shop there just about every day :rolleyes:

[Service Guy]

well yes I am, a used 7500 for with 100` of 3/4ic cable for $1100 ;) Time for a new one :D

BTW I base those prices off E Bay as I shop there just about every day :rolleyes:

I am currently bidding on ebay also. If it doesn't work out, I'll pm you and see if we can strike a deal.:cool:

[All Clear Sewer]

The rule on used is 1/2 of new or less. Never pay over 1/2 of new! ;)

[Service Guy]

The rule on used is 1/2 of new or less. Never pay over 1/2 of new! ;)

Thanks for the tip, I will go by that rule of thumb.:thumbup2:

[PLUMBER RICK]

No It`s not a god deal.

Used 750 maybe $500 to $800.00
Used 380 maybe $150 to $200.00


On the 750 hold out for a 7500 ;)

if you're going to do this for a living, move up to a 7500 and a 3800.

the 380 is more of a handyman unit.

the 750 is good, but the 7500 has a much better motor, auto feed and stair climbers. along with 25' more capacity.

now if you want new or used, i have the 750 and 7500 new and used.

in fact i'll probably only keep 1 drum machine now.

rick.

[Service Guy]

if you're going to do this for a living, move up to a 7500 and a 3800.

the 380 is more of a handyman unit.

the 750 is good, but the 7500 has a much better motor, auto feed and stair climbers. along with 25' more capacity.

now if you want new or used, i have the 750 and 7500 new and used.

in fact i'll probably only keep 1 drum machine now.

rick.

I have used the k-380 and k-3800 both quite a bit and I prefer the 380. I have the self-feed option and the wheels and stand. It blow the 3800 away in speed and ease of use.

[Nevada plumber]

if you're going to do this for a living, move up to a 7500 and a 3800.

the 380 is more of a handyman unit.

the 750 is good, but the 7500 has a much better motor, auto feed and stair climbers. along with 25' more capacity.

now if you want new or used, i have the 750 and 7500 new and used.

in fact i'll probably only keep 1 drum machine now.

rick.

I use my 380 with 1/2" x 75' of cable almost every day. I would not consider it a handyman unit. It works well with the auto feed and the wheels on it. If I planned on changing drums all the time, then the 3800 would be the better choice. But I also have a K-39 with 5/16" cable for smaller drains, so no need to change the drum.

On a side note, my 5/8" cables for the K-60 should be here in one week. I think my 380 will see less use after they arrive.

[safeclean]

I have a nice 380 I picked up on ebay for $150.One of my best deals on ebay was a mustang portable electric jetter in mint shape for a $50 "buy it now "about a year ago,someone listed it around 4am on a Saturday morning.I am on ebay everyday also.I might need an ebay intervention :) !

[All Clear Sewer]

I use my 380 with 1/2" x 75' of cable almost every day. I would not consider it a handyman unit.

Heres my 380 at work http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/icw/003.gif
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/15497P1040005-med.JPG

[safeclean]

Nice!! Rick named his k60 the "impressionator",I think your k380 should be called "mighymouse"!!.:D

[All Clear Sewer]

I pulled that one out working from a closet bend as they didnt have a C/O on an old cast 3" main line. :dance: I don`t need no stinking K-60 :d

[simplicity]

if you're going to do this for a living, move up to a 7500 and a 3800.

the 380 is more of a handyman unit.

the 750 is good, but the 7500 has a much better motor, auto feed and stair climbers. along with 25' more capacity.

now if you want new or used, i have the 750 and 7500 new and used.

in fact i'll probably only keep 1 drum machine now.

rick.
I'm shopping around a little, but I have no real idea how to
price these things out.
I found an Electric Eel main line rig for $650.
Built like a drum but the cable winds into a cage.
I'd entertain the idea of buying some used gear
from you but you're way too far away.:cool:

[simplicity]

if you're going to do this for a living, move up to a 7500 and a 3800.

the 380 is more of a handyman unit.

the 750 is good, but the 7500 has a much better motor, auto feed and stair climbers. along with 25' more capacity.

now if you want new or used, i have the 750 and 7500 new and used.

in fact i'll probably only keep 1 drum machine now.

rick.

Heres my 380 at work http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/icw/003.gif
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/15497P1040005-med.JPG

I noticed no powerfeed.
I've used 'em with & w/o.
Personnaly, I thought powerfeeds were too slow,
took away command of the cable, got in the way, and for the
most part were completely unneccesary.

[All Clear Sewer]

yep
I cant see any good uses for a power feed on the 380 as it will get in the way ;)

[PLUMBER RICK]

Heres my 380 at work http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/icw/003.gif
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/15497P1040005-med.JPG
is that 3/8'' or 1/2'' cable?

what happened, couldn't get the 7500 in the bathroom:grin:

good catch,
but 1 day the sharks will beat the fisherman and his trout pole:nono:

rick.

[safeclean]

But not the mighty electric eel!!:D Or the k60 :)!

[All Clear Sewer]

Rick it`s 3/8 :eek:

The K-7500 would have fit fine but I thought it was a grease and paper clog. ((They had white carpet and the 7500 was muddy from being used outside.)) I was shocked when I pulled it back and saw the root ball. :eek:

[buyfield]

Never used a 380. I have the 3800. Catalog says it can use a "front guide hose adapter kit." Anyone know if that means the hose and autofeed for the K40? If so, I think I'll retire the power spin.

[PLUMBER RICK]

Never used a 380. I have the 3800. Catalog says it can use a "front guide hose adapter kit." Anyone know if that means the hose and autofeed for the K40? If so, I think I'll retire the power spin.

i believe it's a front guide hose in case you're more than a few feet from the drain opening.

it's not a power feed.

rick.

[BHD]

They do have a auto feed for the 380 as an option, 87337 is the number my manual has in it.

I have not seen reference for a front hose adaptor, for the 380 the 380 power feed has no place for a hose to attached to, (one could probly make some type of adaptor)

jsut looked on the manual of the 3800 (think it was page 11) (never used the 3800 so I do not know by experience).
on the 3800 the power feed or auto feed has a collar that appears it has a place for a hose attachment,
http://www.ridgid.com/ASSETS/CFB2C4D9AA7E41869F944B5D48DFC026/278-102-461.10_K3800_Drum_Machine_Man.pdf

[buyfield]

"just looked on the manual of the 3800 (think it was page 11) (never used the 3800 so I do not know by experience).
on the 3800 the power feed or auto feed has a collar that appears it has a place for a hose attachment,"

Yeah, does look like hose can fit on autofeed. I don't have autofeed for my 3800, but was considering the "hose adapter kit" (62412), if it means it adapts to the k40's guide hose and end of hose autofeed. I can't find any other hose that it would be. Would use for tub and 1 1/2 galv, and WM.

Hose alone might be hard without autofeed. What I really want is the hose. Autofeed just to allow me to use a hose.

Would like to have something to where I could snake WM without having to move WM. Usually, packing starts leaking, and twice, drain hose started leaking (plastic corrugated).

and to be able to retire power spin.

[gear junkie]

I made my own feed hose for the k3800. I'll post a pic in a week(on vacation now) in this thread. I think mine cost 12$ to make.