c-9 cables (k-50)

[drainman881999]

Have anyone used C-9 cables with their k-50 for main lines out to 125' ? How well does it works? Reason for asking,my k-60 quit working two days ago. I have not had time to take it to the repair shop yet,and I dislike the ideal of taking either a k-75 or a1500 on a roof again,and more to the point I no longer like doing it by myself.So if anyone has used c-9 cables with their k-50,will you mind sharing your expertise ? Thanks in advance,Kenneth.

[Killertoiletspider]

It has been years since I did sewer rodding work, but the last time I tried to clear a main sewer on a house with 5/8 cable I got it stuck into a ball of roots so bad the cable knotted up inside the sewer and we had to dig it up to get the cable out.

Your mileage may vary.

[gear junkie]

I would recommend to use a pvc pipe going to the vent with a 7/8 or 1 1/4" cable. I learned this technique from All clear sewer and it worked great the couple times I had to use it.

[PLUMBER RICK]

kennith, what's wrong with the k-60?

it's a pretty basic design.

does it run?, make noise, slip, no power?

you might be able to fix it yourself with a little guidance;)

the heavy duty 5/8'' cable is rated for 4'' lines. i've never tried to run anything but the standard 5/8'' cable.

rick.

[drainman881999]

Thanks Guys, Killertolietsspider--I have had that happen before.-------------Gear J--unkie ,I might try that,been thinking of trying it for 12 yrs. or so.Just never have.---------------------Plumber Rick-The machine quit While I was using it,trying to free up a hung 3/4" cable(50') in a C.O. Motor will not come on. Tried to reset Thermal reset button.So far,nothing. On an out side note,Goodluck to all at the roundup.I was Hoping to make it.Maybe another time.