Ridgid 35473 K-45 Sink Machine
Ridgid 35473 K-45 Sink Machine
- Large, corrosion-resistant drum won't dent and the inner drum prevents water leaks as well as greatly reduces cable flip-over inside the drum
- K-45af drum has 25-feet of 5/16-inch (8 mm) cable which is ideal for 3/4 to 1-1/2-inch (19 mm to 38 mm) lines
- Drain cleaning tool features variable speed control to rotate the Cable 0-600 RPMs in forward or reverse to clean tough sink drains
- Advanced two-way Autofeed control Keeps hands and work area clean while advancing and retrieving the Cable at up to 20-feet per minute with the push of a lever.
- Easy-to-use, no setup required, and lightweight feel makes for easy transport
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| SKU: | B004QXQ8E4 |
| Weight: | 11 pounds |
| Size: | 12"L x 22.5"W x 9.75"H |
| Dimensions: | 12 x 7 x 14 inches |
| Model: | 35473 |
| Part: | 35473 |
| Colour: | Grey/Red |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Ridgid Tool Company |
| Colour: | Grey/Red |
| Quantity: | 1 |
| Size: | 12"L x 22.5"W x 9.75"H |
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Heavy Duty Drain Cleaner !
Very Heavy Duty Machine, nice long cord however they should have attached a small Velcro strap for it. The cable will come out once it’s at the end which is kinda of a pain and requires you to manually feed it back in, would be nice if there was permanent color markings say 2′ or 3′ lengths. Cable too short and thin for most every job need to buy the 3/8 x 35′ cable extra. The power feed doesn’t always feed properly. For a homeowners use it’s probably too heavy duty for a plumber it will build your shoulders up and should last many years. Looking to buy the new battery operated unit, hopefully it’s easier to use.
The K-45 is a solidly built tool, comfortable to handle, and easy to use. The Operator’s Manual is also well written and illustrated. I’ve used rental snakes many times but learned much from this manual. This machine starts gently and both feeds and retrieves steadily. I purchased a 50′ cable because the 25′ cable wasn’t long enough for my needs. Comparing the purchase price to a rental cost, it seems that the purchase cost will be the about the same as three or four rentals. Given family and friends, payback should come quickly. I should have bought the K-45 long ago and can’t wait till my next pipe becomes plugged:)
This is a serious tool. It is fairly heavy, so any awkward positions will make themselves unpleasant quickly. That is not a dig on the tool. A lot of the weight is in the cable, which is very sturdy. I ran it out to full length on its first job which would have been impossible without this thing. I’m happy with it. I actually look forward to the next sewer clog. How’s that for an endorsement?
I have been used this machine at least once a week. Easy to operate, easy to change drum, ease to clean. Cable can be clean with water in the drum liner. I recommend the use of a proctective mask to avoid water drops in eyes and face. Some cables slip in the drum liner. To avoid this, the torque arm of K-40 (Ridgid I-Nr. 71847) machine can be used.
After one year of use this machine, I can say this is a reliable tool for small secondary lines up to 2 inch (tube diameter). Please, read the instructions, you can damage the cable easyly when cable is forward at high RPM and in galv steel pipes. After each use, the cable can be dryed in drum with a home hair dryer.
Works perfect. Excellent Quality. Drain cleaning for a home owner made simple. A plumber will cost you easily around $100 each trip. If u can open the basic plumbing to let it in. U R good to go. It works liek a charm and made will do what a professional plumber will do.