Drain Snake - Ridgid
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
PRODUCT DETAILS
What size drain? From 50mm to 300mm.
What bits do we provide to make your drain snake hire job successful?
75mm Shark tooth cutter for tree roots
Metal Glove
Trap leader – to get around tight bends in pipes.
Grease and sand spade cutter
Funnel Auger – used after the grease and sand spade cutter
What Vehicle
Large wagon, ute or small trailer.
Safe:
The rotating cable is safely enclosed in a safety sleeve.
Variety of cutters:
Root cutters, sand spades and grease cutters provided.
Plenty of cable
27 metres (90 feet) of cable included in the Drain Snake hire rate. Saves you coming back for extras because a shorter length didn’t quite reach.
Ridgid drain snake hire – for an unblocked drain first time.
Why hire a drain snake from Better Rentals?
We’ve tried a few different types of drain snakes over the years and have settled on a Ridgid drain cleaner which works well.
One of our staff had an uncooperative sewer connection and he tried a few different types of drain cleaners over the years – and he found these the best so we bought them.
Other types of “automatic” drain snakes are fine if they’re owner operated (ie a plumber) as they take a bit of practise to work out how to use them.
The drain cleaner we hire are simple and effective.
Remember: The cable isn’t self feeding; it just spins. The instructions have everything you need to get a great result.
Download Drain Cleaner InstructionsHow to hire?
Click here for "How to Hire" details
Trade rates? Everyone gets trade rates at Better Rentals
*Rates include GST & Damage Waiver
Payments? Only Master or Visa Card. No phone based payments accepted
Victorian Drivers License required for all hire.
Same Day Rate? = Return by 5.00pm on day you pick up the item.
Same Day
$118.80
24 Hour
$132.00
Weekend
$132.00
Week
$396.00
Month
$1,188.00
INCLUDED IN OUR HIRE RATE?
- 27 Metres of cable6 x 4.5m cables with cable carriers
- Cable CoverCable cover to protect you from the cable that's not in the drain.
- Metal Studded GloveTo keep your hand safe.
- 3 x CuttersFunnel Auger, Spade & Shark Tooth
AND WHAT'S NOT?
- Cleaning$100.00 cleaning fee if not returned clean
- TrailerBYO trailer . Or hire one for $16.50/day or weekend, $66.00/week, $198.00/month
Calculate transport price - see transport fine print
Your nearest Branch is:
| Distance: | 43km |
| Guaranteed Time: | $154.00 (Each way) |
| Price (inc. GST): | $154:00 (Each way) |
Transport fine print - click here
We’re sorry but you’re outside our delivery area.
Instructions for use
Safety –
1. Wear Eye Protection
2. ONLY use the leather glove provided for holding the spinning Cable. DO NOT attempt to use machine with no gloves, or any other type of glove.
3. Electric shock
Only use the Power Lead provided by better Rentals
Do not stand in water or allow the machine to sit in water.
4. To stop the cable spinning – let go of the clutch handle.
5. Black Cable Cover MUST be used to prevent cable not in drain from flicking around dangerously as it rotates.
NOTE – THE CABLE IS NOT SELF FEEDING.
PUSHING DOWN ON THE CABLE WITH METAL GLOVE GIVES FORWARD PRESSURE.
The Clutch handle makes the cable spin so the tool at the end can do its job.
Set Up:
1. Place machine with handles pointing away from drain opening and roughly 500mm away.
2. Connect black cable cover to rear of machine.
3. Connect a cutter/cleaner to end of a cable.
4. Feed cables (with cutter end first) into the drain opening until the obstruction is reached.
5. Insert the end of the cable into the “front” of the machine (opposite end to handles) and feed excess
through machine. If it extends beyond the end of the black cable cover, remove excess cables.
6. FOR/OFF/REV switch must be in OFF Position before connecting power lead.
7. Position yourself as per diagram:
RIGHT HAND will operate the clutch handle.
LEFT HAND (in metal/leather glove) will push down on cable to give forward pressure.
Using the Drain Cleaner:
8. Pull 250mm or so of cable out of the machine so it forms an “n” shape.
9. With your Left hand in the metal/leather mitt, hold the cable loosely but be ready for a jerk when the clutch lever is pulled down.
10. Turn the FOR/OFF/REV to FOR (forward). The motor will start but cable won’t spin.
NOTE: REV (Reverse) is only to be used if the cable becomes stuck. It’s not required for normal use of and can damage cables as it “untightens” the cable springs
11. Pull clutch down sharply with Right Hand to start cable spinning. (Clutch should be up or down – like your car, riding half way causes damage and can break the machine).
12. Push down on the “n” of cable to give forward pressure to the cable and cutter on the blockage.
13. Release Clutch. Pull 250mm of cable from the machine to form another “n” and repeat until cable moves forward freely and drain is unblocked.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
PRODUCT DETAILS
What size drain? From 50mm to 300mm.
What bits do we provide to make your drain snake hire job successful?
75mm Shark tooth cutter for tree roots
Metal Glove
Trap leader – to get around tight bends in pipes.
Grease and sand spade cutter
Funnel Auger – used after the grease and sand spade cutter
What Vehicle
Large wagon, ute or small trailer.
Safe:
The rotating cable is safely enclosed in a safety sleeve.
Variety of cutters:
Root cutters, sand spades and grease cutters provided.
Plenty of cable
27 metres (90 feet) of cable included in the Drain Snake hire rate. Saves you coming back for extras because a shorter length didn’t quite reach.
Ridgid drain snake hire – for an unblocked drain first time.
Why hire a drain snake from Better Rentals?
We’ve tried a few different types of drain snakes over the years and have settled on a Ridgid drain cleaner which works well.
One of our staff had an uncooperative sewer connection and he tried a few different types of drain cleaners over the years – and he found these the best so we bought them.
Other types of “automatic” drain snakes are fine if they’re owner operated (ie a plumber) as they take a bit of practise to work out how to use them.
The drain cleaner we hire are simple and effective.
Remember: The cable isn’t self feeding; it just spins. The instructions have everything you need to get a great result.
Instructions for use
Safety –
1. Wear Eye Protection
2. ONLY use the leather glove provided for holding the spinning Cable. DO NOT attempt to use machine with no gloves, or any other type of glove.
3. Electric shock
Only use the Power Lead provided by better Rentals
Do not stand in water or allow the machine to sit in water.
4. To stop the cable spinning – let go of the clutch handle.
5. Black Cable Cover MUST be used to prevent cable not in drain from flicking around dangerously as it rotates.
NOTE – THE CABLE IS NOT SELF FEEDING.
PUSHING DOWN ON THE CABLE WITH METAL GLOVE GIVES FORWARD PRESSURE.
The Clutch handle makes the cable spin so the tool at the end can do its job.
Set Up:
1. Place machine with handles pointing away from drain opening and roughly 500mm away.
2. Connect black cable cover to rear of machine.
3. Connect a cutter/cleaner to end of a cable.
4. Feed cables (with cutter end first) into the drain opening until the obstruction is reached.
5. Insert the end of the cable into the “front” of the machine (opposite end to handles) and feed excess
through machine. If it extends beyond the end of the black cable cover, remove excess cables.
6. FOR/OFF/REV switch must be in OFF Position before connecting power lead.
7. Position yourself as per diagram:
RIGHT HAND will operate the clutch handle.
LEFT HAND (in metal/leather glove) will push down on cable to give forward pressure.
Using the Drain Cleaner:
8. Pull 250mm or so of cable out of the machine so it forms an “n” shape.
9. With your Left hand in the metal/leather mitt, hold the cable loosely but be ready for a jerk when the clutch lever is pulled down.
10. Turn the FOR/OFF/REV to FOR (forward). The motor will start but cable won’t spin.
NOTE: REV (Reverse) is only to be used if the cable becomes stuck. It’s not required for normal use of and can damage cables as it “untightens” the cable springs
11. Pull clutch down sharply with Right Hand to start cable spinning. (Clutch should be up or down – like your car, riding half way causes damage and can break the machine).
12. Push down on the “n” of cable to give forward pressure to the cable and cutter on the blockage.
13. Release Clutch. Pull 250mm of cable from the machine to form another “n” and repeat until cable moves forward freely and drain is unblocked.
How Our Hire Rates Work
Same Day Saver – Hire Rate for any hire that starts and finishes on the same day.
More than one day – All days charged at same day rate until weekly rate applies.
Weekend – Pickup Saturday am and return Monday between 6.00am 7.00am.
– 8 hours use per weekend.
Is this fair – we think so; you have 2 days to do your job and we keep our hire rates fair for those with small jobs – and those who have bigger jobs and need more hours are charged extra for the extra machine wear and tear.
If you have a larger job, it may be more economical to collect Friday afternoon and pay for 2 days – which includes 16 hours use.
NOTE:
Friday pick up anytime and return Monday before 7.00am = 2 x same day (unless we confirm the Friday after 4.00pm pickup with a text; then weekend rate applies).
Week – 7 day week
More than one week – Days over 1 week: 20% of weekly rate (i.e. week rate divided by 5).
Month – calendar month
Hour Metre Items – 8 hours per day/weekend, 40 hours per week, 160 hours per month; extra charges apply
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- You pay the deposit to confirm your booking.
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Deposit Fine Print available here.