today we're going to talk aboutthe ridgid k-1 combination auger. this is the newest addition to ridgidauger lineup, and it's a versatile tool that can be used to clear obstructionfrom urinals and shower drains. the k-1 has many unique features that set itapart from other augers in the market today. and today we will talk about those featuresas well as demonstrate the product for you.
best plumbing snake for home use, the k-1 combination auger is theonly auger in the market today that can be operated both manuallyand with a battery-powered drill. in order to operate witha battery-powered drill, simply disconnect the quick-releasehandle and attach a drill to the unit.
another unique feature ofthe k-1 is its c-cutter head. this cutter head is great for both moving soft and hard obstructions fromurinals and shower drains. the k-1 also has four feet ofthree-eighths inch kink-resistant cable. in order to reap in four feet ofcable you need to telescope the unit. simply pull the handle up, and when thecable's fully extended, it'll lock itself in. we're here in a real world environmentto show you how to operate the k-1. in order to operate the k-1, simplydisconnect the cable, pull up on the drill, and insert the end of thetube down into the drain.
when using the drill make sureit's set on its lowest rpm setting and that you advance the cable slowly to clear the blockage thoroughlyand not to kink the cable. you can see i've gotten allthe way to the drain now. after you've cleared the blockage,begin to operate the drill and retract the cable back up into the tube. the k-1 combination auger'salso good for cleaning shower and floor drains up to two-inches in diameter. to clean the drain simply disconnect the cable,retract the cable pulling up into the tube,
insert the tube completely down into thetrap until it reaches the bottom and begin to spin the cable and advance it. once you have the cable fully advanced,continue spinning it as you retract. now that the blockage is removed and the wateris flowing, we can move on to the next job. if i needed to, i could have attachedthe drill if it was a hard blockage, but in this case it wasn't necessary. the k-1's ability to be powered by adrill along with its aggressive c-cutter
and flexible kink-resistant cable set it apart from all other urinal augersin the market today.
its versatility lets you clean small diametertraps in many different applications. to learn more go to your local registereddistributer or go to www.ridgid.com.
