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Josh
06-01-2009, 02:07 PM
I am proud to announce the that microDrain launched today. If you didn't get the email here is what it looks like.

http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7099&stc=1&d=1243883094

Full product info can be found on http://www.ridgidupgrade.com (http://www.ridgidupgrade.com/)

If you want to have one of our reps demo the microDrain for you make sure you Request a Demonstration (http://www.ridgid.com/UtilScripts/VariableForward.asp?Page=/tools/Product-Info-Request/&RequestType=microDrainDemo&LeadSource=Forum-Post)

Really excited to finally get this one out there!! :D

Josh
(http://www.ridgid.com/UtilScripts/VariableForward.asp?Page=/tools/Product-Info-Request/&RequestType=microDrainDemo&LeadSource=Forum-Post)
wrench spinner
06-01-2009, 02:21 PM
Congrats!!! Good work josh looks great!!!:way-to-go:
plumberscrack
06-01-2009, 03:26 PM
Does this mean it will be on the store shelves soon?

I would like to schedule a demo please :lmao:

You should be proud Josh, it's an excellent system and you made it happen :thumbup2:
ToUtahNow
06-01-2009, 06:39 PM
Josh,

I know this is your baby and I wanted to say you did a great job. Anyone who has spent any time on this site knows Ridgid listens to the tools we would like to see manufactured. I am looking forward to many more additions to the line.

Mark
cpw
06-01-2009, 07:41 PM
Josh,

Congratulations on your product launch. In software, I find one of the most gratifying things is seeing people use products you've developed; I hope you get the same sense of satisfaction from people generating value with things you've brought about.

Charles
OkieBill
06-01-2009, 08:30 PM
Josh Thank You sooooo much!!!

:bow-down::bow-down::bow-down:
gear junkie
06-01-2009, 08:50 PM
Very impressive with what I've seen Josh and I'm sure more so once I buy one. Great job enabling Ridgid to be the tip of the spear with the plumbing industry.
HebertDrainCare
06-01-2009, 09:05 PM
Congratulations on the launch. Awesome tool.

I though about the micro today when I augered a commode. A piece of commode left over from when it was formed came rolling down the drain. Customer said he's had constant trouble with the commode since he bought it 5 years ago.

http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss39/HebertDrainCare/DSC00054.jpg

I could go broke buying every tool I want, mini seesnake, dvdpak, and the micro, to add to my seesnake plus, vcr, monitor, but what I have will do for now.

You've given me something to look forward to. ;)
stxrus
06-01-2009, 09:21 PM
congrats :thumbup2::thumbup2::thumbup2:

you even listed the VI in the request for demo. way cool in my book

steve
Josh
06-01-2009, 09:36 PM
Thanks everyone... There are a ton of people here who worked really hard on this one. I can't wait for this one to start getting out there. Should be some cool jobs people can get done with em that weren't possible before.

Thanks again.

Josh
MrsSeatDown
06-01-2009, 11:12 PM
Josh, the flyer has a small typo :o Call me and I will tell you where. The good news is that all the plumbers were distracted by the cool new tool to notice.
cpw
06-01-2009, 11:15 PM
If the regular micro has a 3/4" head, why is this the smallest with a 7/8" head?
ToUtahNow
06-01-2009, 11:30 PM
If the regular micro has a 3/4" head, why is this the smallest with a 7/8" head?

It is the smallest drain camera not the smallest inspection camera.

Mark
PLUMBER RICK
06-02-2009, 12:18 AM
josh, now that you got this one done and can sleep at night.

i have an idea i would like you to work on:idea:

are you ready for the challenge:shrug:

get some rest and look at the nielsens ratings to come in;)

it's always great to look back at all the accomplishments you've done over the years. wait til timmothy and titus grow up and see all the cool products that you had your part in developing.

so what else is down the pipeline:D

keep them coming;)

rick.
Josh
06-02-2009, 02:00 PM
Its sorta cool because you guys had a lot to do with this one. This started when people were requesting a way to look through toilet traps. We speced out something that would meet that need. Then after this started taking shape we saw an opportunity in small diameter drains. The cable design really opened up some new opportunities. Pretty cool stuff.

So you guys deserve a pat on the back as well. :D
SewerRatz
06-02-2009, 06:45 PM
I could of used one of these a week ago. Had a lady that had to prove to the inspector that some of drains where vented. Could of ran this through them and shown him the vents instead of tearing out the tiled walls.
JCsPlumbing
06-02-2009, 07:25 PM
Congratulations to the launch. I think you'll find it to be a great seller.

Keep making additions to the "UPGRADE" line. :)

J.C.
SewerRatz
06-02-2009, 07:32 PM
Oh and I had a bit of bad luck today. I snapped the camera head off my RIDGID® SeeSnake® micro™ Inspection Camera. I need to get a new one now. :(
JCsPlumbing
06-02-2009, 07:34 PM
Oh and I had a bit of bad luck today. I snapped the camera head off my RIDGID® SeeSnake® micro™ Inspection Camera. I need to get a new one now. :(

I think some of the earlier versions had kind of an "unwritten recall" on them.

Might be a warranty repair anyway. :rolleyes:

J.C.
SewerRatz
06-02-2009, 07:39 PM
I think some of the earlier versions had kind of an "unwritten recall" on them.

Might be a warranty repair anyway. :rolleyes:

J.C.
Oh nice, it is an early one. Never seen a recall on them I picked mine up at Ferguson a while back.
Josh
06-02-2009, 08:08 PM
Oh nice, it is an early one. Never seen a recall on them I picked mine up at Ferguson a while back.

Call Tech Services and explain your situation to em.
SewerRatz
06-02-2009, 08:40 PM
Call Tech Services and explain your situation to em.
Thanks Josh, I will do in the morning.
lmpg
06-02-2009, 09:16 PM
Oh and I had a bit of bad luck today. I snapped the camera head off my RIDGID® SeeSnake® micro™ Inspection Camera. I need to get a new one now. :(

I did the same thing a while back. Tried to shove it through a toilet. :o:o

I glued it back together and it keeps on working.
MrsSeatDown
06-03-2009, 09:09 AM
I hear hiring a plumber was going to cost too much! :killingme:
Josh
06-03-2009, 09:56 AM
All of the models were too good looking so they used me ;)

I hear hiring a plumber was going to cost too
much! :killingme:
Trent2
06-04-2009, 09:00 PM
Congrats on the launch and thank you for listening to industry and meeting it's needs. Well done!
DanLawrence
06-16-2009, 03:04 PM
So who is the first to get one? :D
Nevada plumber
06-16-2009, 05:23 PM
I've tried to buy one, but they haven't hit any stores yet that I have found. The online places I check all still say not available.
PLUMBER RICK
06-16-2009, 08:34 PM
So who is the first to get one? :D


:confused::D:rolleyes:;)

rick.
OkieBill
06-16-2009, 09:37 PM
I can't find one either...

Oh wait, I have my Ridgid reps phone number:D (Trade shows are great!)
Josh
06-17-2009, 07:01 AM
Both models are shipping to distributors who placed early orders. We are ramping up production to meet demand as fast as we can. Put your orders in early to get on the list.

PM me if you have any additional availability Questions.
lonestardrain
06-22-2009, 01:47 AM
is there gonna be one availible with a transmitter in it for locating?...or will all of them contain transmitters.....it will be needed and if it does have a transmitter i will definately be getting one.
canucksartech
09-13-2009, 11:02 PM
Just had a chance to play with this at the RoundUp. I must say, as a non-plumber, this is one cool tool - extremely functional, easy to use, and very durable it seems. I was very impressed. Looks like a lot of innovative work went into this one. Congrats.
Josh
09-14-2009, 07:19 AM
We just launched the sonde version a couple of weeks ago.

34233 - SeeSnake CCU version of microDrain Reel w/Sonde
34618 - microEXPLORER version of microDrain Reel w/Sonde
34613 - microDrain / micro EXPLORER system w/Sonde

is there gonna be one availible with a transmitter in it for locating?...or will all of them contain transmitters.....it will be needed and if it does have a transmitter i will definately be getting one.