It is a coil of semi rigid flat steel with a ball or plug on the end.
Flat sewer rod vs auger.
The design is similar to that of cable augers except the rod is replaced with a flat cable.
Flat sewer rods are used to remove sewer pipeline blockages by inserting the rod into the line via the y shaped access fittings periodically installed along the sewer line.
Cobra hand augers cobra drain openers cobra plungers general wire hand augers.
Cobra products 60500 flat sewer rod from the manufacturer.
These rods come in various.
Flat tape augers are very similar to cable or drain augers except they use a flat cable rather than a flexible hose.
1 4 in x 20 ft flat tape with integrated boring head.
Cobra 1 4 in x 20 ft flat rod flat sewer rod.
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The rod is then pushed pulled backward and forward through the blocked area of the pipeline until all debris has been removed.
It can be used to clear clogged drains that range from 4 in.
Some flat tape augers may have a spear point tip which is used to actually push a blockage through the pipe rather than remove it.
Designed for most sink shower and tub drains designed for most sink shower and tub drains and the husky 1 4 in.
These sewer rods also feature oil tempered spring steel sewer tapes.
Designed for most sewer outlets stack vents and storm gutters the husky encased sewer rod features a sturdy spear shaped boring head that penetrates the most stubborn clogs.
Below we are going to describe the different types of rods and how they are used.
Power drum auger can be operated manually or with an attached drill not included.
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It comes in a self storing rust resistant plastic case with a winding handle.
A flat cable is less flexible than a round wire but stronger and more rigid.
It is mostly useful in smaller diameter pipes of 2 inches or less.
Some models feature a spear point tip to push a blockage through the pipe.
It features a center balanced pistol grip that helps improve control and offers a comfortable operation.
Tape rod or flat snake a tape rod is the most basic of rods.
Brasscraft manufacturing offers flat tape drain cleaning tools designed to clear clogs in most small household drains like sinks shower and tub drains and most sewer outlets stack vents and storm gutters.
It is used by pushing its length through the blocked sewer line pushing and breaking up the stoppage.
