Trying out new cable

[All Clear Sewer]

I`m trying out a Dura cable with Nylon IC.
As of right now I`m unsure if I like it or not. They gave me a deal so I thought I`d give it a shot. My last Ridgid cable only made it 3 months of HARD use before it looked like a snake laying on the ground.
It`s the slow time of the season around here so it`s gonna be hard to tell. I`m gonna push it extra hard to see if I can over wind it. That's the biggest problem I have with the Ridgid cable. The inner core cable will not support over winding the cable and with a K-7500 it`s not hard to do ;).

I wanted their WIRE IC cable they wanted me to try this one first.... :shrug:
Time will tell ;)

[PLUMBER RICK]

one of the things we'll be doing at the roundup is talking shop with the biggies:eek: had a chance a few weeks ago to speak with matt at the san diego road show. he definitely knows what we are looking for.

i would imagine we will be playing show and tell:confused:

along with jenga, laser tag, extreme lightning, rush hour:D

i guess i'll have to take the new toys for a ride;)

you'll have to wait your turn:rolleyes:

rick.

[All Clear Sewer]

well this was fast. this cable has only been in 15 sewers in 2 days. I think I want my money back. There was not even a root job in the 15 sewers.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/15497P1040652.JPG

Think I`ll go order another Ridgid cable ;) 3 to 4 months is a hella lot better then 15 sewers. :sad:

[stxrus]

i guess this a bad time to mention my Ridgid 15ft sectional cables (all normal wind) are over 2 years old. i've broken and bent augers and ground the teeth from cutters but have never trashed a cable ... yet

i'll go hide behind the couch now and wait for the yelling to end :)

steve

[gear junkie]

How much do you want for the nylon innercore? Just the innercore, not the cable.

[Josh]

Sorry about the early death of your cable Steve :rolleyes:

BTW.. are you here tomorrow evening or getting her Thursday Morning.

Looking forward to meeting you at the roundup!

Josh

[All Clear Sewer]

Josh we will not be making it. Ricks wife can fill you in on the why`s ;) Maybe next time as I should have a lot of things behind me by then??????

I was really wanting to come up but the timming of everything is just so screwed up right now.

I think it`s wellers & coke time :D

[PLUMBER RICK]

i guess this a bad time to mention my Ridgid 15ft sectional cables (all normal wind) are over 2 years old. i've broken and bent augers and ground the teeth from cutters but have never trashed a cable ... yet

i'll go hide behind the couch now and wait for the yelling to end :)

steve

funny part is you're running 7/8'' cable on a k-75 sectional if i remember right:D

same as my k-60;)

some guys will never get the hint:rolleyes:

steve, we're already discussing a virgin islands roundup:wave2:

first night and the fun has just begun:)

rick.

[AFM]

You must be rough on your cables thats why drums are crap get a sectional machine and join the real term.


Tony

[All Clear Sewer]

With a sectional machine I would be spending to much time putting cables together and only be able to do 1/2 of what I do in a day....No Thanks ;)

Not enough time in the day as it is, dont need to put anything else on my work load.
If I had to use a sectional machine I`d :barf:

[stxrus]

With a sectional machine I would be spending to much time putting cables together and only be able to do 1/2 of what I do in a day....No Thanks ;)

Not enough time in the day as it is, dont need to put anything else on my work load.
If I had to use a sectional machine I`d :barf:

so how much you get done with "down time" from a trashed cable? besides it really doesn't take that long tp hook/unhook a section. sorry but that's a lame excuse in my book..

Rick, if the hint is aimed at me, well after the camera and some other things get done i'll consider a 60, but just for 7/8s :p

you guys have a great time. really wish i was there

steve

[All Clear Sewer]

I get allot done as I do all the rebuilds myself. Yesterday the motor shorted out 1/2 way through the day. I took it to the shop and broke it completely down and found the problem. Repaired the problem and was back to work in 1/2 an hour.

My customers are impressed with the fact that I don't have to hook/unhook a section of cable like the others around town.

[Josh]

Steve, so how many jobs has your current k7500 done? Just out of curiosity.

[All Clear Sewer]

somewhere around 4320 in the last 2 years.

[HouseOfAtlas]

somewhere around 4320 in the last 2 years.

That sounds like too much for one guy, even with a helper from time to time. Maybe you need another drain guy to take some of the workload for ya. I'm willing to relocate :D

[Cuda]

The powerfeed 3/4" drum machine is a killer in the line it feeds it chews it comes back to you! Yes it is heavy but it rocks! I have the k60 and use it when I have too it is always on my van to try to get the problem but I always miss the big boy to just power thru and power back but it takes up presious room and sits till really needed. I always find myself wishing I had the drum when putting the cables together and working them in and out so don't think the bigboy is a slouch it gets it done without much work from the operator.

[All Clear Sewer]

That sounds like too much for one guy, even with a helper from time to time. Maybe you need another drain guy to take some of the workload for ya. I'm willing to relocate :D
I think my numbers are up this year but I`ll have to wait till the end of the year to find out. I`ve picked up some pretty good accounts this year ;) I may be looking for another Drain Guy if I keep finding myself over working. I`m getting tired of the late night stuff and all the weekend stuff. I play to much on the weekends to be working :nanner: