Cobra Products 30500 Cobra 30000 Pipe Auger, for Use with Most Small and Medium Household Drains, 1/2 in X 50 Ft, 50'

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Bought it because my 25 ft auger could not reach the plug that was somewhere in the basement from my 2nd floor kitchen. Nothing else I had tried, including compressed air and all manner of cleaning agents unplugged the pipe.This did the job. It reached the obstruction (fat and vegetable matter) about 45 feet into the drain and punched clear through it, saving hundreds of dollars in plumber fees.It is NOT easy to use as it is robustly made, strong and thick. I had to remove my sink to get this into the drain pipe. The supplied handle does NOT do the job and I had to use a combination of tools to twist it and feed it into the drain, especially around corners. I did find that it actually navigates all kinds of bends, even U pipes, quite well in a 1.5" line. It just needs patience and strength to push it through. Its a very different experience from using a rotary 25 ft auger. Be careful not to damage the coils when using any tools on this auger. Wrap the coil area in cloth or leather/vinyl before clamping. It is going to be messy, smelly and difficult depending on your clog, but if the clog is within 50 ft, this tool will get it done.After use wash in hot water, let dry and spray with WD40 to coat and preserve and store in a bucket.Also get proper fine mesh basket strainers for your sink to prevent clogging again.

I have a kitchen sink drain pipe that runs 40 feet to the sewer line. There is very little drop/pitch to the line for most of the length and there is a low spot or two. The drain pipe slowly clogs up every year or so. In the past I have had to call a plumber who use their machine to unclog the pipe, which costs hundreds of dollars. This time I used this 50 foot 1/2" auger to clear the pipe. It worked perfectly. I coiled the auger cable in an 18 gal. plastic tub, disconnected the sinks trap, and fed the auger cable in for all 40 feet. The 1/2" width allowed me to push through the clogs without a problem. The sink is draining great now! What a success (not to mention saving a lot of money)! The auger cable is heavy, but that's what makes it works so well. I washed the cable, oiled it, and now store it in the same tub, making it even easier to use. I recommend getting a pair of heavy rubber gloves.

Works. Made a carrier from a 5 gallon bucket and wood frame from a utube video. Easier to control with in a bucket

This is an economical solution if you occasionally need to clear a medium-sized line. It's not as nice as a motorized auger, but of course it's a fraction of the price. The handle assembly is useless, but you don't need it to use the auger. A couple of suggestions I found here among the comments and on a YouTube video will vastly improve your experience:- Get a 5 gallon plastic bucket to store this in. When you're done using it, coil the auger in the bucket.- This auger is not stainless steel. It appears to be a mild steel and will rust in a few hours. To prevent this, take a can of WD-40 and spray the auger while it is in the bucket. The bucket keeps the excess spray from going everywhere.- Don't try to use the handle assembly. Instead, get some heavy-duty cable (zip) ties. Feed the auger into your line until you hit resistance. Wind the remaining auger into a 18-inch circle and zip tie to hold it in place. Now you have a 18-inch lever to turn the auger. Turn clockwise. If you leave the zip ties a little lose, you can feed a few inches at a time as you punch through the blockage.- Wear gloves and eye protection. This is a fairly strong spring, and it will whip back. Don't lose an eye for a stupid drain clog.- No matter what you do, you will eventually get kinks in the auger. Throw it away when they get too bad. The metal fatigues with use, and eventually it will break. It's way cheaper to buy a new one instead of having have someone retrieve broken auger from your pipe.

Tried a 25 ft eel from Home Depot. It didn't reach the clog. This 50 footer did the trick. It easy as pie to use. Saved me spending 150 bucks on a plumber and I have it for future clogs!