k-60 in roots?

[jhplumbing]

How well does the k-60 handle roots? Was wonder how well the 7/8" open wind cable handle roots?:confused:
Is there another cable for that machine that will fit and handle the roots a bit better? RIDGID only offers one cable for that machine. Just want to know the power of that "little Guy" and YES i have seen some post from Rick on it

[Service Guy]

K-60 with 7/8" open-wind cable handles roots very well, no problem.

[PLUMBER RICK]

it's late for the east coast guys;)

ridgid makes an innercore k-60 7/8'' cable. i use it for lines up to 6''.

the part # is c-10 ic.

if your supply house doesn't know about it. call ridgid and ask for renee.

she can hook you up;)

90% of my 3''- 6'' drains are done with the k-60. and 7/8'' cable.

on the small stuff /1.5'' and 2'', i use my k-50 with 5/8'', but the k-60 will also run the 5/8'' too;)

10% of the big nasty stuff is reserved for my 1.25'' sectional and timberwolf drill;)

rick.

[jhplumbing]

i have not seen the ic cable in the catalog? but i will check into that! you can handle 6" with the k-60? impressive! what ridgid cutter do you use for that machine in a 6" line? thanks again

[coldbluff]

what is a timberwolf drill?

[plumberscrack]

what is a timberwolf drill?
4960

It's a heavy duty drill with a cable adapter for 1-1/4" cables

[JCsPlumbing]

The old Black & Decker before they combined with DeWalt.

A comparable (almost exact) is the heavy duty DeWalt Right Angle drill. Used by plumbers all the time. Don't know the exact number.

What's a tech in Ohio??? :D

J.C.

[coldbluff]

drain cleaning helper. just trying to learn something new.

[JCsPlumbing]

drain cleaning helper. just trying to learn something new.

Me too. :) Learning something new everyday.

J.C.

[coldbluff]

do they sell the adapter

[Aussie Plumber Greg]

What are the advantages of using the drill versus a drain cleaner and wouldnt it be dangerous?
As I havent seen this stuff in australia
Regards
greg

[jhplumbing]

RICK do the general 7/8" inercore cables fit together with the Ridgid 7/8" open wound cables??

[HighlandS&D]

What are the advantages of using the drill versus a drain cleaner and wouldnt it be dangerous?
As I havent seen this stuff in australia
Regards
greg
We run a right angle drill with electric eel sectional cables. They work out great for us. You can feel more and have better control using the drill compared to a machine. It depends on the job, we also use Ridgid's 7500 and 750 drum machines

[HouseOfAtlas]

We run a right angle drill with electric eel sectional cables. They work out great for us. You can feel more and have better control using the drill compared to a machine. It depends on the job, we also use Ridgid's 7500 and 750 drum machines

I take it that using a drill and sectional would be hard inside a house since you would need 15' of a "straightaway".

[PLUMBER RICK]

RICK do the general 7/8" inercore cables fit together with the Ridgid 7/8" open wound cables??

yes it does. same ridgid connector along with the 5/8'' ridgid and general.

rick.

[PLUMBER RICK]

What are the advantages of using the drill versus a drain cleaner and wouldnt it be dangerous?
As I havent seen this stuff in australia
Regards
greg

takes up no room in the truck;)

you can get it into tight spots and go up on roofs if need be.

so far i have not been bit with a drill set up.

the general 88 uses 10' long cables that lay out in front of the push style machine identical to the electric eel.

15' cables might get scary with the slack.

rick.

[HighlandS&D]

I take it that using a drill and sectional would be hard inside a house since you would need 15' of a "straightaway".
We run 8 foot sections and have a few 4 footers so if you get to a tough spot half way in you can switch to the 4' and work it. We have used them inside quite often. As long as you have 8 feet your good to go. We do use drum machines as well it all depends on the job. If it is a finished basement and the 7500 won't cut it out come the tarps and the sectional will get it done.

[saysflushable]

takes up no room in the truck;)

you can get it into tight spots and go up on roofs if need be.

so far i have not been bit with a drill set up.

the general 88 uses 10' long cables that lay out in front of the push style machine identical to the electric eel.

15' cables might get scary with the slack.

rick.

So if I get this right you might be fighting a hard blockage with 9 or 10 foot of cable out of the c/o? Or do you put small sections on if the going gets tuff?

[PLUMBER RICK]

So if I get this right you might be fighting a hard blockage with 9 or 10 foot of cable out of the c/o? Or do you put small sections on if the going gets tuff?

i have all 10' sections and a 4' single length.

basically 10' go in untill i hit a hard spot and if it is too much slack, i swap to a 4' piece to clear it. so it is either a 4' section or the balance of the 10' section (6') hanging out.

rick.

[Some Day Plumbing]

it's late for the east coast guys;)


on the small stuff /1.5'' and 2'', i use my k-50 with 5/8'', but the k-60 will also run the 5/8'' too;)


rick.

Hi Rick

Why don't you use the K-60 with the 5/8 cable instead of the K -50.

How many shares do you have in Ridgid or are you working on the take over bid.:)

Simon

[ToUtahNow]

I'm not sure about Rick's reasons but to me the K-50 is smaller and easier to get into smaller areas. It also has a much smaller rear guide hose so it is easier to deal with. I did however snake my own kitchen drain last week with my K-60 and 5/8" cable as my K-50 was buried under empty Christmas decoration boxes.

Mark

[Gene Bickford]

4960

It's a heavy duty drill with a cable adapter for 1-1/4" cables


I can't believe you guys pass around pic's of my precious EDITH like she's some kind of common tramp;)

[plumberscrack]

I can't believe you guys pass around pic's of my precious EDITH like she's some kind of common tramp;)

My bad :sorry:

Didn't know I had to ask permission to date her :rolleyes:

[Gene Bickford]

My bad :sorry:

Didn't know I had to ask permission to date her :rolleyes:


Sorry man, it's just that shes the most loyal and reliable tool I've ever known. We have developed an unbreakable bond. She is my Christina (Steven King book, with the car):speechless:. She is my Ricks K-60:speechless:. She is my Saysfluables bidet:speechless:. She is my Wousskos howl:speechless:. She is my allclears drum machine:speechless:She is my Gear Junkies armed forces:speechless:She is my Mrs. Ricks Rick:speechless:She is my Smorris' Vespa:speechless:She is my Josh's Ridgidforum:speechless:She is my Havac Hawks Rosie:speechless:.ETC.........:speechless:

:D:D

[PLUMBER RICK]

Hi Rick

Why don't you use the K-60 with the 5/8 cable instead of the K -50.

How many shares do you have in Ridgid or are you working on the take over bid.:)

Simon

simon, i wish i owned stock in ridgid, but it's actually emerson electric i would have to buy;)

the k-50 is a good size unit and only run 5/8'' with it. i don't use the drum adapters on the 50.

i have run 5/8'' with my k-60, but only when i'm also using 7/8'' too.

p.s. i want to make mark feel good so i bought 4 -k-50's. it's his favorite:D

rick.

[gear junkie]

So what do you do to make Joey feel good? Buy her 4 diamond rings?

[DUNBAR PLUMBING]

So what do you do to make Joey feel good? Buy her 4 diamond rings?



That'd be some serious bling bling :sad:


Here's what I'd do if I was in rick's shoes, now that you've just committed him,


CRY!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnZnLNyjnZE



4978

[ToUtahNow]

So what do you do to make Joey feel good? Buy her 4 diamond rings?

As always you are a wise man. I'm sure during Rick's lifetime he will buy at least 4-diamond rings.

Mark

[PLUMBER RICK]

As always you are a wise man. I'm sure during Rick's lifetime he will buy at least 4-diamond rings.

Mark

joey used to get excited when i told her i was out buying diamonds:rolleyes:

until she realized that the diamonds i was buying were blades and core bits:D

so now it's no big deal to talk diamonds.

rick.

p.s. dunbar, i don't go to libraries. why cry:crying:

rick.

[DUNBAR PLUMBING]

p.s. dunbar, i don't go to libraries. why cry:crying:

rick.



I'd be crying if I had to buy 4 diamond rings, and I'd be hiding out in a library reading up ways to make my own out of coal.


Got plenty of that here in Kantuckee :tongue:

[Some Day Plumbing]

I'm not sure about Rick's reasons but to me the K-50 is smaller and easier to get into smaller areas. It also has a much smaller rear guide hose so it is easier to deal with. I did however snake my own kitchen drain last week with my K-60 and 5/8" cable as my K-50 was buried under empty Christmas decoration boxes.

Mark

Hi Mark

Do you only run the k50 with the 5/8 cable as Rick does or do you use the 3/8 and 5/16.
What size drain do you use the k-50 up to before you get the k60 out

Simon

[AFM]

Now come on Mark are you trying to take the micky out of we Australians with that kangaroo staring us in the face.

Tony:D

[ToUtahNow]

Hi Mark

Do you only run the k50 with the 5/8 cable as Rick does or do you use the 3/8 and 5/16.
What size drain do you use the k-50 up to before you get the k60 out

Simon

I use the canisters as well and leave the K-39 on the truck.

Mark