Snake Recommendation for DIYers

[sawsaw]

I believe there is a plethora of wimpy, ineffective snakes in the hands of us DIYers. Therefore, I am inviting you pros to take a minute to post your choice. Thank you

Brand:
Diameter:
Length:
Apparatus at end of snake:

Any other comments are welcomed. Thanks, again.

 

[Geofd]

Depend on the drain your snaking and your capabilities
we're I work we use.
General,pistol drill style on a cradle 50' × 1/4".for 1 1/2 drains.
2-4" rigid 3800 3/8"×75' with interchangeable heads.
4" and up spartan solid drum not sure of the model,cable is 5/8"or a bit bigger 100' long with interchangeable heads.
1 gas powered water jet for big drains
1 electric jet for big drains.
1 electric jet for drains 3" and under

 

[sawsaw]

Depend on the drain your snaking and your capabilities
we're I work we use.
General,pistol drill style on a cradle 50' × 1/4".for 1 1/2 drains.
2-4" rigid 3800 3/8"×75' with interchangeable heads.
4" and up spartan solid drum not sure of the model,cable is 5/8"or a bit bigger 100' long with interchangeable heads.
1 gas powered water jet for big drains
1 electric jet for big drains.
1 electric jet for drains 3" and under

 

[sawsaw]

Thank you Geofd. Quite some input! Yet, I am seeking the data specifically for Diyers. Thanks, again.

 

[Twowaxhack]

Depends what you’re doing with it.

Gorlitz makes fine equipment.

 

[nebojsa]

What do you people think of there cables. Drain Snake Cables, Cutters, & Connectors | Drain Cleaning Cables

 

[Geofd]

Those are good but gotlitz is a good brand also their bigger machines have an open, or exposed drum which makes them lighter, electric eel makes good equipment too

 

[dmmsr]

I like duracable. I have a coworker who ordered them and now this is my preference.

 

[nebojsa]

Hand held drain auger's that you can get at home depot/lowes , can you interchange the cable. If the cable is 1/4 can you go with 5/16 or 3/8 cable in the drum.​