From what I can tell, this is the same unit that Harbor Freight carries (different color) for anyone in a bind and can't wait for shipping. Worked great for me. Just take your time, watch some videos, and read the instructions until your sure you understand how to operate it. Great video!
Here's a tip because this happened to me the first one that came from the Amazon came damaged and it was unusual we had to send it back we ordered another one which was the fever first one was from another company I could hear the UPS guy rolling that thing to my front door it literally sounded like he was flipping the box to get it to my front door if you see the guy pull up try to offer him a hand because those things those guys just manhandle that stuff and I know it's a it's a well-known fact that delivery drivers do not handle packages very well but like this was this was incredible this was like I couldn't believe it I could not believe that I mean it clearly is marked on the package which way is up and what's in it it's also very heavy and when you roll it you can actually hear the parts moving around in there you know I mean could you not break my machine that I just bought for $500
Would this thing work by feeding the line upward? I work at a hotel that has four floors. Some of our drains used for PTAC are clogged. I have tried using a wet vac and sucking the lines clear but that is not working. I am looking for a safe effective alternative.
Very Very informative!! Thank You, I just purchased this machine and had a general idea of how to use it, but this video explains EVERYTHING that I was unsure of! Great Content, great cameraman and not too long not too short! It is not often you find the first video you click on answers all of your questions, but this one DEFINITELY does! Thank You and Good Bless!!!
You are most welcome! I'm glad you found the video helpful 😀 This snake has been well worth it & has paid for itself 10x over at this point! Thanks for dropping by & God bless my friend!! @RCInsiders
Mine arrived a few days ago, just as you described. Good quality for homeowner use, the only quibble I had was the size of the 2 bolts that hold the tool box on....2.5 mm diameter, the heads might be 3mm....right away I could see these pulling right through the holes in the bottom.I found a couple of 6-32 bolts 1-1/2 " long that fit but 8-32 would work if you drilled the holes out. No more $500 plumbers bills!
Awesome! The way I look at it is after a use or 2 it already paid for itself! Thanks for sharing your tips with the bolts. Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) @RCInsiders
@ RC Insiders, thanks for all the heads up. I bought the VEVOR 3/4"x100 foot. Last night I used it on our clogged 4-inch drain line from the basement cleanout, located at the wall closest to the street. After nearly running the entire length of the 100 feet, it cleared. I found that nice spot of going forward and then neutral, forward, neutral, forward, and neutral, edging the clogged part of an inch at a time. It worked really well. I used the U-shaped cutter end to clear the clog. It is not all roots but other fine stands, maybe hair and so on? I'm glad it wasn't roots causing the blockage. A root clog would probably mean damage of the original drain line from the late 1950s. The line was in perfect shape 6 years ago. I think the 4-inch pipe is still undamaged. I sprayed fresh water on the cable, and it was cleaned up, thanks for that idea, RC. However, I had to pull the cable back by hand, the machine would reel the cable in once I had it out of the hole, but not pull the cable out of the hole. (I wonder if it's defective?) The bucket is a must!! I sat there for 40 minutes with the clearing pass and a total of an hour. No way did I want to stand, squat or kneel. After 10 minutes or so, operating it was like driving a vehicle while sitting on the 'nice' bucket. The plumber wants $599.00 for this service at today's charges, Sept 2024. One time and the machine is almost paid for. The VEVOR is rated at 181 lbs. but seemed a lot heavier. I decided to hire some strong young help to carry it down to the basement, but after they did that, they refused to be paid. So, great of them. Thank you very much for the great advice, @RCInsiders. Yes, you got to have the bucket! Get stuff RC!
Awesome Jerome! Great to hear you got the drain open & even better to hear about the youngsters helping & refusing money. When reversing, you are using the handle on the front right? If you use the other reverse it doesn't retract the cable, it just runs the drum in reverse. Also, make sure the knob is tight as well as that is what pushes the drive into the cable which retracts the cable. The bucket is definitely a must 😁🤣 Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) @RCInsiders
@@RCInsiders Yes, the handle (knob) on the front is what I was using (only) to control the snake. I never reversed the motor. I had the knob/handle screwed in tight. Maybe it's defective. Thanks, and hang in there Detroit!
Love all the tips you are sharing in this video. The bucket seat is a fantastic idea while working. It’ll save my knees and back. Cleaning the snake with the hose is the best idea!
Hi Dinh! The bucket is a huge back saver & cleaning the cable as you remove it saves big time on the ick factor 😁 Good to hear from you & hope all is well 😀 Thanks for dropping by & have a great day!! @RCInsiders
Thank you for the video. Very informative. I just got my 100FT of this. Your video is lot more easier to view and understand how to operate the machine than the manual (full of words!!). Again, Thanks!
You are most welcome! Happy that the video helped. This has been a good machine. The price of most of the others puts them out of reach for most people. Very happy with this one :) How long have you had yours? Thanks for dropping by & have a great day!! @RCInsiders
Nice! This will make life a lot easier 😀 I was on the mechanical route for years. God willing...Never again 🤪 If you get the chance, stop back by & let me know how you like it? Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) @RCInsiders
Thank you for making this video! It is very informative and you were very thorough with the ins and outs for operations and safety. I recently bought this machine for similar reasons, I need my drain cleaned at least once a year due to tree roots, after two uses it will pay for itself. I feel more confident using my machine after your excellent video, well done!
You are most welcome! I have used this snake on many projects now so it has paid for itself many times over. It's been nice being able to take care of minor issues without having to shell out so much money every time :) Let me know how you like it if you get the chance. Thanks for dropping by & have an awesome day my friend!! @RCInsiders
You did an amazing job of explaining in detail how to use the auger! Reverse could be misleading to anyone who runs one without knowing how it works, but you cleared up any questions. . Great bonus tips with the bucket and hose. Not sure how useful the 3/8 version of this will be but Home Depot has them on sale for $169. Big thanks on a great job!
Thanks! I am very happy you found the video helpful :) The 3/8 should be good for lines 3" & under. Toilets, sinks, floor drains...etc Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for dropping by & have a great weekend 😀 @RCInsiders
Hi, If you have root infestation in your main, as I stated in the video, you will need a 3/4 cable or bigger. For the routine cleaning I do for this line it works great. For all the other lines around the house it is perfect. Are you getting one of these? Have a great day :) @RCInsiders
I got the same model from Amazon. The area i live in you are lucky if a plumber want the work. They all want big jobs. Even if you are fortunate to find a plumber it may be a month by before he decides he wants to help you.
Dang excellent video. My auger recently broke and I was forced to call a plumber for a rental property back up. The charge was $462.00 dollars and I was very angry about that high price. Just got my new Vevor delivered today. These things pay for themselves with one use.
Thanks! Absolutely agree. I have used it 6 times now & everything after the 2nd use I consider profit 😁 462 is crazy! Was it a Sunday or holiday? Definitely can't say anything b ad about it. It has paid for itself 3X over already, not to mention the headache of going to rent one 😅 Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) @RCInsiders
Thank you for the excellent video. I saw on another video from another person that the drum gets loose on the drive shaft and they gave Vevo a bad review. Have you experienced this and if so, are you able to tighten it back up?
Hi Jason! I have not had this issue so far. Were they talking about the belt as this is a belt driven drum. if anything got loose I don't see why there would be any issue with tightening it. I don't use the snake every day, but I have used it a fair amount. Will you be using it commercially? Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) @RCInsiders
@RCInsiders thank you for your reply. In the video of the drum was very floppy and loose. I only need to flush out my sewer drain and remove some grass roots a few times per year. I spent over four hundred dollars for a plumming service to do at one time, and then over a hundred fifty dollars to rent a unit and do it a second time. After watching your video I feel that this could be a very cost effective way to be able to prevent slow or clogged sewer drains if I do maintenance every three months. Thanks again for the excellent video!
@@jasonlehto That is exactly why I got this snake. I was paying 4 or 5 hundred bucks to have someone spend 15 minutes to snake a fairly clean drain! Skipping them 1 time paid for the unit :)
I live in Cali, just paid roto rooter $470 for clogged kitchen. Not going to happen again. My brother lives near by. Will buy this machine and share the cost and we both can use it.
Awesome Tony! That is exactly why I got one in the first place. It has paid for itself over & over now. Congrats on your new machine!! Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) @RCInsiders
After watching your great video and other less informative videos, I've decided to purchase the VEVOR Drain Cleaner Machine 100'x3/4" Snake Sewer Electric Drain Auger Auto Feed. I hope to remember to post my results from the machine in a few weeks. Thank you for caring enough to do your video and say what you did. I especially like that you said you've bought other top-notch VEVOR products because I had never heard of VEVOR before.
Awesome Jerome! I am definitely a tool junky. Problem is most "good" tools are expensive. I was very happy to run across vevor. So far, everything I got from them has stood up well to my weekend warrior projects :) I would love to hear your results with the snake! I just picked up a set of impact sockets form them. I'll post results soon. Thanks for dropping by & have a great day!! @RCInsiders
I just ordered the same one from Lowes, I've been using a steel 100' ribbon snake for 30 years and I'm just tired of that pain in the butt. Thanks for the video, it was the first one that popped up when I searched and glad it was. 👍 Your camera operator did a very nice job too. 🙂
Nice! I love this snake so far. It has way more than paid for itself & the convenience of having it on hand is unbeatable 💯 How do you like it so far? Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) @RCInsiders
@@RCInsiders well it arrived 5 days early, I'm not complaining. It did great, works just like you demonstrated and the 100' solid core sure makes this thing heavy. 🙂👍
Great review. Thank You for sharing it. I am buying a VEVOR 100' X 1/2". I'm going to use a red spray paint to paint markers line on the cable at 25',50'&75' so I can tell how far the cable is in the sewer. Hopefully the paint will stay on the cable.
Thanks Tinh! That is a great idea with the paint & I will do this too, thanks for the idea. Congrats on getting this machine. It has been a great investment for me so far. Have you ever used a snake machine before? Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) @RCInsiders
Yes, I have. The machine my friend has does not have the power-feed control. Just like you, I had to push and pull the cable in by hand. I watched your video five times today (it is addicted). I ordered the 100’ x 1/2” unit, it’s on sale for $344.33. Can’t wait to get it. Thanks again for helping getting this unit. Take care.
I just bought the Vevor 100ft 1/2 inch RC9001. Best thing I did was to watch your video. Your VERY clear explanation and safety tips were GREAT!! You didn't talk over our heads. Thank You for that. My question is I put on the Arrow cutter tool and tightened it down but they are slightly loose on the cable. Is that how it's meant to be. Thanks Mike
Thanks Mike! Appreciate that 😀 Yes, when I tighten the fittings they are a little loose. From what I understand, this reduces tension directly on the fitting & reduces the chance of breakage if you hit a hard clog. Congrats on the new machine! It has saved me a lot of dough so far :) Thanks for dropping by & have a great day!! @RCInsiders
Thank you for your very informative video. I noticed on my Vevor 50' 1/2" is opposite of what your showing for the forward and reverse handle. Even though the arrow by the handle shows to the left, on my Vevor, thats reverse. Handle going all the way to the right is forward on mine. I just have to remember that when in use.
You are most welcome! Perhaps it was mislabeled? Yeah, just remember, especially when you are close to the end of the cable. Have you used it yet? Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) @RCInsiders
@@RCInsiders Just received today for my home. Had a blockage in main drain and used a 25' hand auger...worked ok but I want to be prepared for any future events. Last year a plumber charged me $300 to clear main drain, and I said to myself "I can do that". This machine will pay for itself after one time.
You're welcome. Sorry to hear you didn't get a manual with the snake. It's been a good unit so far. Did you get the auto feed model? Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) @RCInsiders
Yours looks exactly like mine so I believe it does have the auto feed. I’ve used it 4xs and it has already paid for itself. You mentioned you used it on your toilets? Doesn’t that mess up the porcelain?
@@fiveola Nice! The auto feed/refract makes life a lot easier. No, I have not hurt the porcelain in the few toilets I did. Definitely pays for itself after a few uses :)
Thanks John! Yes, as soon as you feel it stop you should immediately stop forwarding. Then you can sit in that spot and work at the block then move forward inch or so at a time until you get through. Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) @RCInsiders
Wow, Romania! Super cool & nice to meet you Andrew :) Let me know how you like it & keep in touch. Thanks for dropping by & have a great day!! @RCInsiders
Thanks Ralph! Been a big money saver for sure 💯 I love plumbers, but man I hate to see them at my house 😂🤣 Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) @RCInsiders
@@RCInsiders I like it! This is my first motorized snake and your video really helped. I used it to snake out the underground drains that run from the bottom of my window wells. They are draining perfectly now! Thanks!
22:18 I really loved your video. It was very informative and to the point, which is great. I’m a mom of 4 kids and as you can imagine sewer drain gets clogged up at least once or twice a year( big headache). I was a little hesitant to purchase one, but I’m definitely going to invest on this machine. Thanks again!!
Thanks Lucila! I hear ya' 😅 It is a huge headache when the drain gets backed up. The way I see it, the machine has more than paid for itself already :) I hated paying someone to do it & hated going to rent one even more. Are you getting the model with auto feed? If you get the chance stop back by & let me know how you like it! Thanks for dropping by & have a great day 😀 @RCInsiders
You're welcome 😀 I think it would be fine for a shower drain. I have used it on floor drains and it works great. You could also use a 3/8 or even 1/4" for the shower, but those would be too small for much else. Would you be using it for anything other than a shower drain? Thanks for dropping by and have a great day:) @RCInsiders
Took delivery of my Vevor 100 ft 1/2 inch today. Great video btw, helped us put the thing together and make sure we had all the pieces in working order. Thank you! Should do what I need it to do to service 20 rental properties. For curiosity, if you did want to start a sewer business, what snake would you take a chance on?
Awesome! Glad the video was helpful. If I was starting a business it would depend on the amount/size lines we would be maintaining. If I had the start up capitol, I would look into rigid. If I'm doing strictly residential, I think unit like this would be fine inmo. Are you starting a business? Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) @RCInsiders
@@RCInsiders I think we’re crazy enough to see if the Vevor can serve residential customers. It can support our own rental portfolio but why not see if the public can use its services too…LLC has already been completed. ;)
@@jonathancroper Nice! One of these days I gotta do this. Kudos to you for having the courage to take that step my friend. Wishing you success & Merry Christmas to you & yours :)
Just got a business license and insurance for my sewer and drain cleaning company. 2 1099 workers. About to order a second auger. We have loved the 100 ft 1/2 inch. The 2nd auger is going to be the 100 ft 3/4 inch. Wanted an option even more powerful for really tough tree root jobs. Vevor says this machine will fit the needs of a professional. Way better deal than the Ridgid K750. Can’t wait.
Thanks Paul! It has definitely saved me some dough :) Thanks for dropping by & have a great day!! @RCInsiders
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Thx for this video, helps me bite the bullet :) Look, I'd like to ask you about the different cleaning bits, what's for what? I'm gonna eg. need this to clean my 4" sewer of a crap&toilet paper blockage, which one of them is good for this?
Hi, For that clog I would start with the SPADE shaped bit. This should easily break through this clog. If I still had issues, I would try the retriever bit. That is the coiled, spring looking bit. After that, I would run the scraper bit to clean things up. That is the one with the 2 prongs. The other bit is for roots. Have you used a sewer snake before? Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) @RCInsiders
Hey govnor! That would be cool 😀😅 After not calling the plumber a couple times, I feel like they already have🤪🤣 I looked for a long time before committing & glad I finally did. These things are so expensive. The way I see it, it already paid for itself. Every time I use it from now on, I'll consider it profit! Did you get this model? Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) @RCInsiders
@@RCInsiders I got the 75 ft x 3/8" and already used it to get the kitchen sink working. It's a great machine! Considering it costs about $60 to rent one, the bit over $300 I paid for this was well worth the price. The instructions suck though so your video was very helpful. I wasn't sure how the auto feeder worked. That auto feed makes it way easier to use and now I'm glad I got that option.
@@govnor1495 Awesome! This makes dealing with this kind of stuff so much easier. I hated going to rent one & hated calling a plumber even more. Glad to hear the machine is working for you & the video helped 😀 Keep me updated if you get the chance? @RCInsiders
I just bought the 100 ft. version.Yes, it probably works well in 2 and 3" drains, but it's next to worthless in a 4" drain. Those drains usually get clogged by roots more than anything else. If you use yours in 4" drains for maintenance, you're the rare person, because most people don't maintain their drains. Who has time for that? Perhaps a regular rooting once or twice a year might snip off roots before they get too big, but as I said, I bet most people aren't disciplined enough to do that. They wait until they get a clog, then want a machine to clear it. This one won't do it in a 4" line, unless it's unusually soft. Also, I think the 100 ft length is bad idea. Just adds unnecessary weight while that length is usually not needed. 75 ft. is plenty long. I plumber who specializes in drain cleaning told me you need a 3/4" cable to clear out a 4" main line, and he was right. You're deceiving yourself if you think this machine will clear a 4" line, unless you're lucky
Hi David, I don't see why you would need a lot of discipline to run a snake through a drain a couple times a year? I used to wait for a clog as well & just got sick of the $400 bill that accompanied the mess of the backed up drain. Yes, as I clearly stated & wrote text over the video, if you have bad roots, you will need a 3/4" or bigger cable. Also, if your main is 80', 75' won't do you much good 😀 A property I do maintenance for has cleanouts every 80' on a 400' line. The extra 25' comes in handy & really adds minimal weight. I love this unit as I can do maintenance on my main & clean all other lines too. I don't have thousands for rigid, so this will do just fine. After using it a time or 2 it already paid for itself :) Have you had other snakes? Thanks for dropping by & have a great day 👍 @RCInsiders
Thank you for the video, I own a small septic business, and am interested in the Vevor 1/2" by 100' machine, my only concern is where to buy a replacement belt for the drum. if the belt breaks in the field, I need to be able to replace it. I did contact Vevor and the customer service person said they do not sell the belts.
You're welcome Paul, I think you should be able to get a stand by belt at any industrial belt supply store. Just call & let them know the size & they should be able to help. I've ordered odd ball belts before with no issues. Congrats on your small business :) Thanks for dropping by & have a great day! @RCInsiders
A question I would like to be answered is how heavy is this machine? Just curious what type of weight you are looking at when bring up and down staircases in peoples houses.
Hi, I would guesstimate this drain snake weighs around 70 - 80 pounds. I bring it into basements frequently. Ver easy & easy to maneuver. Been a good unit so far. Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) @RCInsiders
Will this machine be able to go thru a p-trap on a 2" pipe? My laundry room drain is backing up and so far I havent been able to get past the p-trap. Not sure its because my drain is clogged with 56 years of grime and fabric softner sludge or whatever, I just know Im not having much luck. My snake is one of the drill/ drum type. The wire itself is all one piece. Im thinking that ones that have replacable ends might work better because it can swivel and maybe thats what i need to get past the p-trap. My neighbor tried doing the same drain an his house and he said he couldnt get past the p-trap either.
Hi, Yes, it should have no problem. I think you may need to get it videoed or camera it yourself. I fear you may have a collapsed trap. I had one in my basement is why I think you may have the same. Let me know if I can help! @RCInsiders
Hi, I am a plumber going on 30 years now. Just thought I might be able to help. Usually any snake with a 3/8 cable, or 1/2 inch poorly made very flexible cables, either can go through a 2 inch trap with no problems, even old galvanized units. The problem is the Santee fitting just after the p-trap (look it up if you don't know what I am describing), the Santee is not a directional fitting and if the arm between the Santee and trap is a bit longer, then sometimes the cable will flatten out and not have an arch between them to help guide the cable to head down the vertical drain. You will feel the cable end just hitting the side of the vertical Santee fitting and the cable stops feeding in entirely. Look up laundry drain rough in pics and you can see what I am describing. There really shouldn't be any problem getting through the trap and clogs really don't happen there very often at all. Though, as always, your situation may be different but that's my guess and I have snaked literally thousands of drains in 3 decades. Best of luck to you.
My machine literally started falling apart when i removed it from the box. Both snap rings and both rub washers fell out of their bores. The snap ring scribe journals are not cut deep enough to hold the snap rings in place.
Sorry to hear that! Where did you buy it? I have used this machine dozens of times with no issues. I would definitely send it back for a replacement. Thanks for dropping by and have a great day! @RCInsiders
Yes! That is exactly why I got one 😁 After the first use or 2, it is now all profit! Have you used a snake before? Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) @RCInsiders
Exactly. $475X2 per year. for plumber. Then I started renting a machine from HD $69.99 for 4 hours which was 30 minutes away which left me with 3 hours to complete the job. Needless to say, I never finished the job in 4 hours thus the price went to $99. I bought the 100ft 1/2 for $362. Excellent investment and it works very well.
Hi, It would depend on what your primary use for the snake would be. If you are doing mainly small indoor floor drains, sinks & toilets, 3/8 would be fine. The more versatile option would be the 1/2" as you can do larger drains. What type/size drains will you be using it for? Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) @RCInsiders
Very good info I don't have the cool little tool box. Also my on/off switch by motor is differet. But same 75 feet. Vevor I can't find a drain to sewar outside? House was made in 24. Not this 1 either. 1st time I used 1 did it some what successfully thx 2 u. The line went down all the way about 50 feet. Didn't run into any blockage? Few times it started making a noise luke it was running hard. But I pulled line back up no blockage cleaned line while returning back into drum thank u. So now when I flush toilet the floor drain in basement overflows but about half the water as b4. So idk where 2 go. If I use a different tool or fund a sewar line from potty idk. Nevertheless less u helped tremendously. Go.lions. I live in lansing mi.
I hear your frustration. I've been there! Does the drain overflow only when flushing the toilet? Does it overflow when it rains? In the basement our toilet was installed on the main line cleanout & I had to try to get through there. Thant's why I had a cleanout installed outside. Let me know :) @RCInsiders
@@chad3533 HI, sorry for the late reply! For some reason I just now am seeing it. How is it going? A house we were working at had this issue & it turned out to be a broken trap.
@RCInsiders no problem I appreciate u exchanging text and info with me. I believe the main sewage line is clogged. When I flush it comes out of the small pvc pipe coming from furnace also the water is coming out of the other small pvs from furnace when a/c is on. It leads to basement drain that overflows which I think that's crogged as well. I flush run downstairs and water etc. Is coming from furnace pipe into basement drain. No outside access to main sewage line
Same thing happened a year ago. The plumber used a mechanical auger in basement where access to sewar line is. There was a clogg of paper towl and tree roots
While i would use the retrieve, i cannot stand the auto feed. I was looking at this machine, but can i use any cable brand[ same size/length] and can i feed manually?
Hi Frank, Not sure about using any cable brand. Yes, you can feed it manually. I have done this with this machine. What kind do you have now? Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) @RCInsiders
Just got the 100 ft, version of this, I have a problem with the belt coming off the drum, also the drum seems to move a bit which is causing it. Considering returning it.
Hi Tom, Have you checked for any loose mounting bolts? How long have you been using it & how often and how much run time? Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) @RCInsiders
Yes, definitely need help for getting the roof! How long have you had yours? Love this machine for sure :) Thanks for dropping by & have a great day! @RCInsiders
Can you use this machine manually pulling cable in and out while the drum is spinning if the auto feed quits working? Also, my drain has light, fine hair type roots. Do u think the the snake would hold up for that?
Hi, Yes, you can feed & retract the snake manually if needed. I think it would be fine on smaller fine roots like that. The bigger tree roots will require a bigger cable. Have you used this drain snake yet? Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) @RCInsiders
Thank you for sharing the video. I’m looking at all my options before I make purchase. I have not used a machine yet but I watched the plumber do it like 7 times over the years 100 to $130 a pop.🥴. As of now it’s vevor or ridgid. Ridgid is twice the price but I also don’t want to end up with a useless cheap Pos😆
What cutting tool are you using in the video. Could you talk about the cutting tool attachments please, i cant find any information on the cutting tool attachments.
@@TJ-zi5li Understood! All I can say is I've used it many times now & have saved myself thousands. Will it last as long as a rigid? probably not, but when I got this, rigid was way out of my price range :)
I think a user was switching between forward and reverse, now the machine won't send out the cable or bring it in. What do I need to do to get back to operational status?
Hi Whitney, The snake needs to be in "Forward" for it to operate properly. Make sure the knob on the front is tightened down then use the front lever to send & retract the cable. Let me know if this works for you. Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) @RCInsiders
Hi, If you will only be doing sink pipes, the 3/8" is sufficient. The 1/2 will work too & you can do some some larger pipes. Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) @RCInsiders
Hi, Before starting, you should have a good idea how far away your main is. The line will usually start flopping around as the main is much bigger. You can usually feel it, but this comes with experience. I have went into the main with no issue, but I am not sure if there are any specific dangers. Thanks for dropping by & have a great day! @RCInsiders
I have one sort of like that. It has a forward and a reverse but I have to manually push the cable down the hole. I always put it in reverse when I’m coming out of the hole is that incorrect? .
Hi, If it has auto feed, you should not have to manually push it. As far as revers, you should only have to use the front part. Is it a veor auto feed snake?
Nice! I have done this as well when I couldn't find throw aways. Still wore latex under them though :) Thanks for dropping by & have a great day 😀 @RCInsiders
Steady as she goes. Take it nice & easy. Been running this line for general maintenance for years with no issue. As I stated in the video, if you have roots you will need a 3/4 or 1" cable. This line is perfect for many drains & has paid for itself 10x over 😃 What will you be using the snake for? Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@@RCInsiders I just purchased VEVOR 50 Ft x 1/2 Inch Drain Cleaner Machine. What advice would you have for someone getting into drain and sewer cleaning?
@@A.B.s_View Hi, What kind/size drains are you going to be cleaning? The 50x1/2 will be great for smaller drains. If you will be doing all/mains you will need a bigger unit. Most mains are 75' and sometimes much more.
You are most welcome my friend! The auto feed is awesome, but I have used the non & they work for sure...Just a lot more work 😀 Is this the first one you've owned? Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) @RCInsiders
Oh ok makes sense believe me I'll keep watching you cause I love the way you explain things,,I get it..I get everything you say...stay blessed God blessed
Hi, I don't know if there is an actual pre made adapter for that purpose. I think you would have to make something yourself to make it work. Do you have a snake? Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) @RCInsiders
Thanks Bruce! Very much appreciated my friend 😍 Are you getting one of these snakes? It's been a pretty good unit so far. Thanks for dropping by & have a great day 😀 @RCInsiders
@@HandyHanzelplumber Hi & thank you for considering a donation to the channel. Under the video there is a button that says "thanks". It is a heart with a $ sign in it. You can click that & follow the prompts. Thanks again!!
Hi, What I try to do is run the snake in till it stops (hits the 90). Turn the machine off & unplug for safety. I the create a loop in the cable so as to twist the head. Spin the cable with the loop while pushing the cable in with slight pressure. It's a little tricky, but you will get it. It always works 😀 What size is the pipe? Thanks for dropping by & have a great day! @RCInsiders
We got one of these today and my husband was out trying to feed it into the septic. It did well going one direction. Going toward the house it started twisting up and the cable is all tangled up. Can you tell me why this happened? He is ready to send it back.
Hi Vicky, It is hard for me to say without being there. There could be many reasons for this to happen. From a collapsed pipe all the way to operator error. Was he running the foot switch himself? What size machine are you using?
@@RCInsiders It is a: VEVORDrain Auger Cleaner 75 ft. x 3/8 in. Sewer Snake Machine AutoFeed with 4 Cutters and Foot Switch for 1 in. x 4 in. Pipe. I am 99.9% sure it is user error. Yes he was running it himself, but I think he might have kept running it after it stopped in the line?
Hi, While I have run it through a toilet, it is NOT recommended to do so. The snake can damage the porcelain in the toilet. Is your clog in the toilet, or in the drain pipe? You may want to try a toilet auger like this - amzn.to/3ZTrKMe This one is 6' & will get you through the toilet & into the drain.
There is a there's a couple things that I can't find a video on how to explain how the clutch works the Creator here says neutral what is neutral there's a Ford in Reverse marked what is neutral also would be good if you explained when to use reverse and when not to I figured that out but you need to be very careful also I recommend using the foot switch with the right foot the one you used to using for gas and brake if you use your left foot I know she drive a clutch you got muscle memory on the up and down and coordination with the upper body like another hand or whatever to quickly release and switch if you need to but all you need to remember is take your foot off the switch if there's a problem you don't need to turn anything only after you've disengaged the foot switch
Thanks for your thoughts Mario :) I suppose they could of marked an N for neutral. Neutral would be in the middle of forward & reverse. I did say in the video, and fully explained that the only time to use that reverse is if it is stuck on something & use it carefully. Did you get one of these snakes? Thanks for dropping by & have a great day 😀 @RCInsiders
@@RCInsiders will you explained it pretty good about like I knew how to operate nothing covered neutral and I missed it when you explained it I guess I got the machine you're using you're using here and we're returning the one that we got from Amazon called Poplar
Hi, I have never seen a snake labeled this way. My guess would be CW forward, but not 💯% sure. What is the brand/model? Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) @RCInsiders
That machine is not sized for your 4 inch drain. Or 3 inch, hard to tell: I do this for a living… you will get that machine stuck if you’re dealing with roots.
Hey Germ, Yes, as I clearly stated in the video, if you have roots you will need a 3/4 cable or bigger. For the routine maintenance that I do on this line it works great. Plus for all the smaller lines around a house it is perfect. Are you getting one? It's been a good machine so far. Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) @RCInsiders
Hey man which size should we be going for I don't have a root problem I just have stuff stuck in the line problem also I have a question for anybody here how do you deal with a hard water build up right at the toilet connection to the pipe
Hi, You can use reverse if you want, but you will have to manually feed the cable. Take your time & be careful in your actions & there will be no tangle. The lever is what makes it "auto feed". Do you have one of these snakes? Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) @RCInsiders
Hi, If the snake has somehow gotten tangled in the drum, you will need to release the front screw & pull the snake out by hand till you get past the tangle. Then carefully run it in reverse to get the snake back in. After this. return to normal operations. Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) @RCInsiders
@@RCInsiders I've tried I can't so I was thinking of opening the drum itself I have the same one,my husband thought it was a manual one so he physically pulled it and some how wen ever he was putting back in he tangled the shit n now it just won't come out
@negronjerrica64 ugh! That's a tricky one. Just make sure it's unplugged & keep working at. If it got tangled it has to untangle. Taking apart the drum has to be last resort
Unless you are really mechanically inclined or had someone train you on a sewer snake these things will fck you up. Like if your this guy using a 4" sewer snake on a 6" line it can hit a bump flip itself over and tie itself in a ball blocking your sewer pipe and you will have to dig up your sewer pipe to retrieve it. Not to mention sewer snakes will twist that cable and snap your fingers if your trying to push it past a root tangle when you get it stuck witch you will because sometimes you cant cut through the roots if the whole pipe is loaded with them.
Nice to see that you took the time to watch the whole video before leaving a comment. I very specifically mentioned & even wrote text over the video to say that if you have roots, you will need a 5/8", 7/8" or - 1" cable! My Goodness, there is nothing wrong with maintenance cleaning of this line with this unit. It is perfect for me as I can maintain a main & clean every other line in & around the house. Accidents & twists can happen with/in any line with any machine. This is also why I was very specific about running your own actuator yourself & said at any sign let off. YOU are in total control. Accidents can happen with literally any tool you decide to use. For that matter it can happen every time you decide to get up & do anything. If you are intimidated or uncomfortable with anything, you should learn how to do it safely by watching videos such as this one & then practice. Training, as you mentioned, is also a good idea if you are still intimidated with anything. Do you own a snake? Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :) @RCInsiders
Yes i do own a rigid and was looking to buy another witch is why i was watching the video. I also have a small excavating company and have probably dug up over 20 broken off snakes that where stuck inside sewers, and ive also had snakes snap back on themselves crushing fingers. Cameras jets and snakes all frequently get stuck inside sewers by professionals much less a guy using one for the first time without a sewer camera to see what your drilling into. No joke these are dangerous and you could easily hurt yourself or mess up your sewer line. Like i said do what you want i dont care but i wouldn't recommend anybody who hasn't been trained doing it yourself. And yes i watched a video of you putting the wrong size snake in a 6" line and then i said why you dont do that and how it could go wrong from 26 years of experience im glad it worked out well. @@RCInsiders
@@papaguche Fair enough & this is my point. My guess would be that most of the snakes you dug up were operated by "professionals". A snake is dangerous, as is any tool you pick up. This shouldn't dissuade people from learning to do things for themselves. Are you thinking about getting one of these? For the money, it's been awesome. Has definitely paid for itself 2x over already.
I’m looking to buy one of these machines and your review looks really interesting but I’m scared of pulling the trigger on this particular one because once I go on their website I notice it’s a shady Chinese company selling this product. What are the warrantees that come with this product? Are there any retail dealers in the US or a place I can bring it to get serviced, if ever it malfunctions. What is the specific model number?? Also you just picked it up and it’s brand new. I understand it works good now but what’s gonna happen after the fifth or 10th time that I use it? will it uphold like a rigid or any other top brand? Then again it’s only $500 so it’s a risk I might take. Anyways, your review was good and well explained.cheers!
Hey Tony, I don't think there are any brick & mortar stores that sell Vevor tools. The warranty I believe is 12 months and 30 days no questions asked returns. As far as service, you could bring it anywhere you would bring any other drain snake. My reasons for going with this unit are that I have several other Vevor tools that are doing well after many uses. I have their airbag jack, bottle jack & shop press. And of course the price. The snake in this video is $399 vs the same rigid & same features is $1,100. I have already used it several times and its doing fine. Realistically, it's almost paid for it's self already. Plumber charges 150-200 or with time gas money and aggravation, it's 100-125 to rent one. I feel good about the machine & the decision to get one 😀💯 Would I try to start a professional plumbing company with it? Probably not. But starting with the next time I use it, the money I save will be considered profit for me :) Have you owned/rented a drain cleaning machine before? Thanks for dropping by & have a great day! @RCInsiders
Doesn't hold up as well as professional machine starts making noises after a little during operation, auto feeds very slow,cable is more flexible than american brands. That being said for the price it's a good tool works well for soft blockages wouldn't use it for roots.
@@sewerrat7612 Yes, like I said I wouldn't start a sewer cleaning business with it, but for the price it'd be hard to beat :) I'm 7 or 8 uses in now & it's still running good. Will definitely call this one a win 😁Do you have one? Thanks for dropping by & have a great day! @RCInsiders
@RCInsiders yea had a machine go down this was only 1/2 machine I could get quick while waiting for repair parts I'm surprised it's holding up as well as it is.
Hi, Did you check the plug & make sure you didn't trip the braker? Push the reset button on the plug is the most likely cause. After that, check you house braker/fuses as well.
But since I watched your video now I know how to really use it ,thanks frfr I learned alot and am a girl...so when the new one comes I'll let you know but today I have to rent one ...the basement its too much...
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From what I can tell, this is the same unit that Harbor Freight carries (different color) for anyone in a bind and can't wait for shipping. Worked great for me. Just take your time, watch some videos, and read the instructions until your sure you understand how to operate it. Great video!
Here's a tip because this happened to me the first one that came from the Amazon came damaged and it was unusual we had to send it back we ordered another one which was the fever first one was from another company I could hear the UPS guy rolling that thing to my front door it literally sounded like he was flipping the box to get it to my front door if you see the guy pull up try to offer him a hand because those things those guys just manhandle that stuff and I know it's a it's a well-known fact that delivery drivers do not handle packages very well but like this was this was incredible this was like I couldn't believe it I could not believe that I mean it clearly is marked on the package which way is up and what's in it it's also very heavy and when you roll it you can actually hear the parts moving around in there you know I mean could you not break my machine that I just bought for $500
Would this thing work by feeding the line upward? I work at a hotel that has four floors. Some of our drains used for PTAC are clogged. I have tried using a wet vac and sucking the lines clear but that is not working. I am looking for a safe effective alternative.
@@mauricelee7299 Hi,
I don't think it would be rigid enough to feed up 4 floors. Is there a reason you can't feed from the top?
Very Very informative!! Thank You, I just purchased this machine and had a general idea of how to use it, but this video explains EVERYTHING that I was unsure of! Great Content, great cameraman and not too long not too short! It is not often you find the first video you click on answers all of your questions, but this one DEFINITELY does! Thank You and Good Bless!!!
You are most welcome!
I'm glad you found the video helpful 😀
This snake has been well worth it & has paid for itself 10x over at this point!
Thanks for dropping by & God bless my friend!!
@RCInsiders
Mine arrived a few days ago, just as you described. Good quality for homeowner use, the only quibble I had was the size of the 2 bolts that hold the tool box on....2.5 mm diameter, the heads might be 3mm....right away I could see these pulling right through the holes in the bottom.I found a couple of 6-32 bolts 1-1/2 " long that fit but 8-32 would work if you drilled the holes out. No more $500 plumbers bills!
Awesome!
The way I look at it is after a use or 2 it already paid for itself!
Thanks for sharing your tips with the bolts.
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
@ RC Insiders, thanks for all the heads up. I bought the VEVOR 3/4"x100 foot. Last night I used it on our clogged 4-inch drain line from the basement cleanout, located at the wall closest to the street. After nearly running the entire length of the 100 feet, it cleared. I found that nice spot of going forward and then neutral, forward, neutral, forward, and neutral, edging the clogged part of an inch at a time. It worked really well. I used the U-shaped cutter end to clear the clog. It is not all roots but other fine stands, maybe hair and so on? I'm glad it wasn't roots causing the blockage. A root clog would probably mean damage of the original drain line from the late 1950s. The line was in perfect shape 6 years ago. I think the 4-inch pipe is still undamaged. I sprayed fresh water on the cable, and it was cleaned up, thanks for that idea, RC. However, I had to pull the cable back by hand, the machine would reel the cable in once I had it out of the hole, but not pull the cable out of the hole. (I wonder if it's defective?) The bucket is a must!! I sat there for 40 minutes with the clearing pass and a total of an hour. No way did I want to stand, squat or kneel. After 10 minutes or so, operating it was like driving a vehicle while sitting on the 'nice' bucket. The plumber wants $599.00 for this service at today's charges, Sept 2024. One time and the machine is almost paid for. The VEVOR is rated at 181 lbs. but seemed a lot heavier. I decided to hire some strong young help to carry it down to the basement, but after they did that, they refused to be paid. So, great of them. Thank you very much for the great advice, @RCInsiders. Yes, you got to have the bucket! Get stuff RC!
Awesome Jerome!
Great to hear you got the drain open & even better to hear about the youngsters helping & refusing money.
When reversing, you are using the handle on the front right? If you use the other reverse it doesn't retract the cable, it just runs the drum in reverse. Also, make sure the knob is tight as well as that is what pushes the drive into the cable which retracts the cable.
The bucket is definitely a must 😁🤣
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
@@RCInsiders Yes, the handle (knob) on the front is what I was using (only) to control the snake. I never reversed the motor. I had the knob/handle screwed in tight. Maybe it's defective. Thanks, and hang in there Detroit!
@@jeromedenis4754 Sounds like you're doing everything right :) Go Tigers!!
Love all the tips you are sharing in this video. The bucket seat is a fantastic idea while working. It’ll save my knees and back. Cleaning the snake with the hose is the best idea!
Hi Dinh!
The bucket is a huge back saver & cleaning the cable as you remove it saves big time on the ick factor 😁
Good to hear from you & hope all is well 😀
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day!!
@RCInsiders
Thank you for the video. Very informative. I just got my 100FT of this. Your video is lot more easier to view and understand how to operate the machine than the manual (full of words!!). Again, Thanks!
You are most welcome!
Happy that the video helped.
This has been a good machine. The price of most of the others puts them out of reach for most people. Very happy with this one :)
How long have you had yours?
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day!!
@RCInsiders
Just got it 3 days ago. Have a good one!
Great video and tips. Just ordered the 1/2” x 100’ after cleaning the kitchen sink with a totally mechanical snake.
Nice!
This will make life a lot easier 😀
I was on the mechanical route for years. God willing...Never again 🤪
If you get the chance, stop back by & let me know how you like it?
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
Thank you for making this video! It is very informative and you were very thorough with the ins and outs for operations and safety. I recently bought this machine for similar reasons, I need my drain cleaned at least once a year due to tree roots, after two uses it will pay for itself. I feel more confident using my machine after your excellent video, well done!
You are most welcome!
I have used this snake on many projects now so it has paid for itself many times over.
It's been nice being able to take care of minor issues without having to shell out so much money every time :)
Let me know how you like it if you get the chance.
Thanks for dropping by & have an awesome day my friend!!
@RCInsiders
You did an amazing job of explaining in detail how to use the auger! Reverse could be misleading to anyone who runs one without knowing how it works, but you cleared up any questions. . Great bonus tips with the bucket and hose. Not sure how useful the 3/8 version of this will be but Home Depot has them on sale for $169. Big thanks on a great job!
Thanks!
I am very happy you found the video helpful :)
The 3/8 should be good for lines 3" & under. Toilets, sinks, floor drains...etc
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks for dropping by & have a great weekend 😀
@RCInsiders
I had the harbor freight machine, almost identical. It's good for some small drain lines, but not really the best choice for main sewer lines
Hi,
If you have root infestation in your main, as I stated in the video, you will need a 3/4 cable or bigger.
For the routine cleaning I do for this line it works great. For all the other lines around the house it is perfect.
Are you getting one of these?
Have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
I painted a white mark every 10 feet of snake line. That way I know how much is out. The paint may wear away but it can always be re applied.
Great idea Big Dog!
Thanks for sharing the tip :)
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day!!
@RCInsiders
I got the same model from Amazon. The area i live in you are lucky if a plumber want the work. They all want big jobs. Even if you are fortunate to find a plumber it may be a month by before he decides he wants to help you.
I hear ya!
And they will probably charge the price of this unit!!
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
Dang excellent video. My auger recently broke and I was forced to call a plumber for a rental property back up. The charge was $462.00 dollars and I was very angry about that high price. Just got my new Vevor delivered today. These things pay for themselves with one use.
Thanks!
Absolutely agree. I have used it 6 times now & everything after the 2nd use I consider profit 😁
462 is crazy! Was it a Sunday or holiday?
Definitely can't say anything b ad about it. It has paid for itself 3X over already, not to mention the headache of going to rent one 😅
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
I worked in a school in NY and a plumber/drain company charged $450 to clear a basement drain.@@RCInsiders
Yikes!
I can't believe the price of everything!
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
Thank you for the excellent video. I saw on another video from another person that the drum gets loose on the drive shaft and they gave Vevo a bad review. Have you experienced this and if so, are you able to tighten it back up?
Hi Jason!
I have not had this issue so far.
Were they talking about the belt as this is a belt driven drum.
if anything got loose I don't see why there would be any issue with tightening it.
I don't use the snake every day, but I have used it a fair amount.
Will you be using it commercially?
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
@RCInsiders thank you for your reply. In the video of the drum was very floppy and loose. I only need to flush out my sewer drain and remove some grass roots a few times per year. I spent over four hundred dollars for a plumming service to do at one time, and then over a hundred fifty dollars to rent a unit and do it a second time.
After watching your video I feel that this could be a very cost effective way to be able to prevent slow or clogged sewer drains if I do maintenance every three months. Thanks again for the excellent video!
@@jasonlehto That is exactly why I got this snake. I was paying 4 or 5 hundred bucks to have someone spend 15 minutes to snake a fairly clean drain! Skipping them 1 time paid for the unit :)
I live in Cali, just paid roto rooter $470 for clogged kitchen. Not going to happen again. My brother lives near by. Will buy this machine and share the cost and we both can use it.
Awesome Tony!
That is exactly why I got one in the first place.
It has paid for itself over & over now.
Congrats on your new machine!!
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
@@RCInsiders Thank you kindly
@@Tony-mq5yo 👍👍
After watching your great video and other less informative videos, I've decided to purchase the VEVOR Drain Cleaner Machine 100'x3/4" Snake Sewer Electric Drain Auger Auto Feed. I hope to remember to post my results from the machine in a few weeks. Thank you for caring enough to do your video and say what you did. I especially like that you said you've bought other top-notch VEVOR products because I had never heard of VEVOR before.
Awesome Jerome!
I am definitely a tool junky. Problem is most "good" tools are expensive.
I was very happy to run across vevor. So far, everything I got from them has stood up well to my weekend warrior projects :)
I would love to hear your results with the snake!
I just picked up a set of impact sockets form them. I'll post results soon.
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day!!
@RCInsiders
@@RCInsiders I posted my experience 9/28/24.
@@jeromedenis4754 Hi,
Where did you post?
I just ordered the same one from Lowes, I've been using a steel 100' ribbon snake for 30 years and I'm just tired of that pain in the butt.
Thanks for the video, it was the first one that popped up when I searched and glad it was. 👍
Your camera operator did a very nice job too. 🙂
Nice!
I love this snake so far. It has way more than paid for itself & the convenience of having it on hand is unbeatable 💯
How do you like it so far?
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
Thanks RC, it's supposed to be delivered to me on the 19th and I will be using it shortly afterwards. I'll give you an update brother.
@@Big_Johns 👍👍🍻
@@RCInsiders well it arrived 5 days early, I'm not complaining.
It did great, works just like you demonstrated and the 100' solid core sure makes this thing heavy. 🙂👍
@@Big_Johns Awesome!! Have a great day my friend :)
Great review. Thank You for sharing it. I am buying a VEVOR 100' X 1/2". I'm going to use a red spray paint to paint markers line on the cable at 25',50'&75' so I can tell how far the cable is in the sewer. Hopefully the paint will stay on the cable.
Thanks Tinh!
That is a great idea with the paint & I will do this too, thanks for the idea.
Congrats on getting this machine. It has been a great investment for me so far.
Have you ever used a snake machine before?
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
@@RCInsiders 👍
Yes, I have. The machine my friend has does not have the power-feed control. Just like you, I had to push and pull the cable in by hand. I watched your video five times today (it is addicted). I ordered the 100’ x 1/2” unit, it’s on sale for $344.33. Can’t wait to get it. Thanks again for helping getting this unit. Take care.
@@TinhNguyen-mb7gx Awesome! Hope you enjoy :)
@@RCInsiders ❤️
I just bought the Vevor 100ft 1/2 inch RC9001. Best thing I did was to watch your video. Your VERY clear explanation and safety tips were GREAT!! You didn't talk over our heads. Thank You for that. My question is I put on the Arrow cutter tool and tightened it down but they are slightly loose on the cable. Is that how it's meant to be. Thanks Mike
Thanks Mike! Appreciate that 😀
Yes, when I tighten the fittings they are a little loose.
From what I understand, this reduces tension directly on the fitting & reduces the chance of breakage if you hit a hard clog.
Congrats on the new machine! It has saved me a lot of dough so far :)
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day!!
@RCInsiders
I can’t get my machine on reverse please can you help me with introduction how to make it go back on reverse thank you
@@pedroramos2755 Hi Pedro,
The handle on the front is the one used for reverse & forward. Did you find it?
Thank you for your very informative video.
I noticed on my Vevor 50' 1/2" is opposite of what your showing for the forward and reverse handle.
Even though the arrow by the handle shows to the left, on my Vevor, thats reverse. Handle going all the way to the right is forward on mine.
I just have to remember that when in use.
You are most welcome!
Perhaps it was mislabeled?
Yeah, just remember, especially when you are close to the end of the cable.
Have you used it yet?
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
@@RCInsiders Just received today for my home.
Had a blockage in main drain and used a 25' hand auger...worked ok but I want to be prepared for any future events. Last year a plumber charged me $300 to clear main drain, and I said to myself "I can do that". This machine will pay for itself after one time.
Nice!
That's how I looked at it.
After the first couple uses it literally paid for itself :)
Thanks for clarifying the usage. I got one but had there was no manual included.
You're welcome.
Sorry to hear you didn't get a manual with the snake.
It's been a good unit so far.
Did you get the auto feed model?
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
Yours looks exactly like mine so I believe it does have the auto feed. I’ve used it 4xs and it has already paid for itself. You mentioned you used it on your toilets? Doesn’t that mess up the porcelain?
@@fiveola Nice! The auto feed/refract makes life a lot easier. No, I have not hurt the porcelain in the few toilets I did. Definitely pays for itself after a few uses :)
Super informative video, thank you so much!
You are most welcome my friend!
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
Thank you for the video! It very informative. How do you know if it’s hitting a block? Is it something you feel when the cable is not forwarding?
Thanks John!
Yes, as soon as you feel it stop you should immediately stop forwarding.
Then you can sit in that spot and work at the block then move forward inch or so at a time until you get through.
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
Thank you for the machine operation info.
Regards!
You're welcome 😀
Are you getting one of these snakes?
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day 🍻
@RCInsiders
Thanks !!! (from Romania). Now I can buy this "strong boy" with no remorse.
Wow, Romania!
Super cool & nice to meet you Andrew :)
Let me know how you like it & keep in touch.
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day!!
@RCInsiders
@RCinsiders great job of showing how to do routine maintenance work on our homes. Bi annual hour long sessions keep the plumber away.
Thanks Ralph!
Been a big money saver for sure 💯
I love plumbers, but man I hate to see them at my house 😂🤣
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
Thanks! This thing is identical to the Bauer I just bought!
You're welcome!
Let me know how you like it :)
@@RCInsiders I like it! This is my first motorized snake and your video really helped. I used it to snake out the underground drains that run from the bottom of my window wells. They are draining perfectly now! Thanks!
@@davidfarris2359 Nice!
22:18 I really loved your video. It was very informative and to the point, which is great. I’m a mom of 4 kids and as you can imagine sewer drain gets clogged up at least once or twice a year( big headache). I was a little hesitant to purchase one, but I’m definitely going to invest on this machine. Thanks again!!
Thanks Lucila!
I hear ya' 😅 It is a huge headache when the drain gets backed up.
The way I see it, the machine has more than paid for itself already :)
I hated paying someone to do it & hated going to rent one even more.
Are you getting the model with auto feed?
If you get the chance stop back by & let me know how you like it!
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day 😀
@RCInsiders
Thanks for the video. Is this one too beefy for a home shower?
You're welcome 😀
I think it would be fine for a shower drain. I have used it on floor drains and it works great. You could also use a 3/8 or even 1/4" for the shower, but those would be too small for much else. Would you be using it for anything other than a shower drain?
Thanks for dropping by and have a great day:)
@RCInsiders
So,even though you think you cleared the clog you still go forward ? Is that to push it through ?
@susanwillmore754 HI,
Yes, that is what I do. You can also run a bunch of water through and that will help push it through as well 😀
Took delivery of my Vevor 100 ft 1/2 inch today. Great video btw, helped us put the thing together and make sure we had all the pieces in working order. Thank you! Should do what I need it to do to service 20 rental properties. For curiosity, if you did want to start a sewer business, what snake would you take a chance on?
Awesome!
Glad the video was helpful.
If I was starting a business it would depend on the amount/size lines we would be maintaining.
If I had the start up capitol, I would look into rigid.
If I'm doing strictly residential, I think unit like this would be fine inmo.
Are you starting a business?
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
@@RCInsiders I think we’re crazy enough to see if the Vevor can serve residential customers. It can support our own rental portfolio but why not see if the public can use its services too…LLC has already been completed. ;)
@@jonathancroper Nice! One of these days I gotta do this.
Kudos to you for having the courage to take that step my friend. Wishing you success & Merry Christmas to you & yours :)
@@RCInsiders❤
Just got a business license and insurance for my sewer and drain cleaning company. 2 1099 workers. About to order a second auger. We have loved the 100 ft 1/2 inch. The 2nd auger is going to be the 100 ft 3/4 inch. Wanted an option even more powerful for really tough tree root jobs. Vevor says this machine will fit the needs of a professional. Way better deal than the Ridgid K750. Can’t wait.
You love your new toys still looks really good mate great info on it Don 🤠🇬🇧👍👍👍
Thanks Don,
No regrets with this snake :)
Happy flying mate!!
@RCInsiders
Great video. Answer all my questions and I have to agree on saving money 👍
Thanks Paul!
It has definitely saved me some dough :)
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@RCInsiders
Thx for this video, helps me bite the bullet :) Look, I'd like to ask you about the different cleaning bits, what's for what? I'm gonna eg. need this to clean my 4" sewer of a crap&toilet paper blockage, which one of them is good for this?
Hi,
For that clog I would start with the SPADE shaped bit. This should easily break through this clog. If I still had issues, I would try the retriever bit. That is the coiled, spring looking bit. After that, I would run the scraper bit to clean things up. That is the one with the 2 prongs. The other bit is for roots.
Have you used a sewer snake before?
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@RCInsiders
Thanks! Just bought one of these. Vevor should pay you
Hey govnor!
That would be cool 😀😅
After not calling the plumber a couple times, I feel like they already have🤪🤣
I looked for a long time before committing & glad I finally did. These things are so expensive. The way I see it, it already paid for itself. Every time I use it from now on, I'll consider it profit!
Did you get this model?
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@RCInsiders
@@RCInsiders I got the 75 ft x 3/8" and already used it to get the kitchen sink working. It's a great machine! Considering it costs about $60 to rent one, the bit over $300 I paid for this was well worth the price. The instructions suck though so your video was very helpful. I wasn't sure how the auto feeder worked. That auto feed makes it way easier to use and now I'm glad I got that option.
@@govnor1495 Awesome!
This makes dealing with this kind of stuff so much easier. I hated going to rent one & hated calling a plumber even more.
Glad to hear the machine is working for you & the video helped 😀
Keep me updated if you get the chance?
@RCInsiders
Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!!
You are most welcome my friend!!
Thanks for dropping by & have an awesome day 😃
@RCInsiders
I just bought the 100 ft. version.Yes, it probably works well in 2 and 3" drains, but it's next to worthless in a 4" drain. Those drains usually get clogged by roots more than anything else. If you use yours in 4" drains for maintenance, you're the rare person, because most people don't maintain their drains. Who has time for that? Perhaps a regular rooting once or twice a year might snip off roots before they get too big, but as I said, I bet most people aren't disciplined enough to do that. They wait until they get a clog, then want a machine to clear it. This one won't do it in a 4" line, unless it's unusually soft. Also, I think the 100 ft length is bad idea. Just adds unnecessary weight while that length is usually not needed. 75 ft. is plenty long. I plumber who specializes in drain cleaning told me you need a 3/4" cable to clear out a 4" main line, and he was right. You're deceiving yourself if you think this machine will clear a 4" line, unless you're lucky
Hi David,
I don't see why you would need a lot of discipline to run a snake through a drain a couple times a year? I used to wait for a clog as well & just got sick of the $400 bill that accompanied the mess of the backed up drain.
Yes, as I clearly stated & wrote text over the video, if you have bad roots, you will need a 3/4" or bigger cable.
Also, if your main is 80', 75' won't do you much good 😀
A property I do maintenance for has cleanouts every 80' on a 400' line. The extra 25' comes in handy & really adds minimal weight.
I love this unit as I can do maintenance on my main & clean all other lines too.
I don't have thousands for rigid, so this will do just fine.
After using it a time or 2 it already paid for itself :)
Have you had other snakes?
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day 👍
@RCInsiders
Thank you for the video, I own a small septic business, and am interested in the Vevor 1/2" by 100' machine, my only concern is where to buy a replacement belt for the drum. if the belt breaks in the field, I need to be able to replace it. I did contact Vevor and the customer service person said they do not sell the belts.
You're welcome Paul,
I think you should be able to get a stand by belt at any industrial belt supply store.
Just call & let them know the size & they should be able to help.
I've ordered odd ball belts before with no issues.
Congrats on your small business :)
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day!
@RCInsiders
TY@@RCInsiders
@@paulrader5567 👍
A question I would like to be answered is how heavy is this machine? Just curious what type of weight you are looking at when bring up and down staircases in peoples houses.
Hi,
I would guesstimate this drain snake weighs around 70 - 80 pounds.
I bring it into basements frequently. Ver easy & easy to maneuver.
Been a good unit so far.
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
Good video and very informative.
Thanks!
Are you getting one of these snakes?
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
Will this machine be able to go thru a p-trap on a 2" pipe? My laundry room drain is backing up and so far I havent been able to get past the p-trap. Not sure its because my drain is clogged with 56 years of grime and fabric softner sludge or whatever, I just know Im not having much luck.
My snake is one of the drill/ drum type. The wire itself is all one piece. Im thinking that ones that have replacable ends might work better because it can swivel and maybe thats what i need to get past the p-trap.
My neighbor tried doing the same drain an his house and he said he couldnt get past the p-trap either.
Hi,
Yes, it should have no problem.
I think you may need to get it videoed or camera it yourself.
I fear you may have a collapsed trap. I had one in my basement is why I think you may have the same.
Let me know if I can help!
@RCInsiders
Hi, I am a plumber going on 30 years now. Just thought I might be able to help. Usually any snake with a 3/8 cable, or 1/2 inch poorly made very flexible cables, either can go through a 2 inch trap with no problems, even old galvanized units. The problem is the Santee fitting just after the p-trap (look it up if you don't know what I am describing), the Santee is not a directional fitting and if the arm between the Santee and trap is a bit longer, then sometimes the cable will flatten out and not have an arch between them to help guide the cable to head down the vertical drain. You will feel the cable end just hitting the side of the vertical Santee fitting and the cable stops feeding in entirely. Look up laundry drain rough in pics and you can see what I am describing. There really shouldn't be any problem getting through the trap and clogs really don't happen there very often at all. Though, as always, your situation may be different but that's my guess and I have snaked literally thousands of drains in 3 decades. Best of luck to you.
@@devonwharton9244 Thanks Devon for dropping by & sharing some knowledge. Much appreciated my friend :)
So there’s no way to go around the santee fitting ?@@devonwharton9244
My machine literally started falling apart when i removed it from the box. Both snap rings and both rub washers fell out of their bores. The snap ring scribe journals are not cut deep enough to hold the snap rings in place.
Sorry to hear that!
Where did you buy it? I have used this machine dozens of times with no issues.
I would definitely send it back for a replacement.
Thanks for dropping by and have a great day!
@RCInsiders
Really nice and would consider buying one since the plumber will charge me $450 to do that work.
Yes!
That is exactly why I got one 😁
After the first use or 2, it is now all profit!
Have you used a snake before?
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
@@RCInsiders I saw the Vevor 100ft 3/8" for $317 on their website. Seems like a good deal too.
@@cadizwilmo9687 👍👍
Exactly. $475X2 per year. for plumber. Then I started renting a machine from HD $69.99 for 4 hours which was 30 minutes away which left me with 3 hours to complete the job. Needless to say, I never finished the job in 4 hours thus the price went to $99. I bought the 100ft 1/2 for $362. Excellent investment and it works very well.
@@DwayneGainesSR Nice! I was really tired of shelling out that kind of money!!
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I wonder how much does the cable bends... so i can best decide if i should get 3/8 or 1/2.... God bless all readers
Hi,
It would depend on what your primary use for the snake would be.
If you are doing mainly small indoor floor drains, sinks & toilets, 3/8 would be fine. The more versatile option would be the 1/2" as you can do larger drains.
What type/size drains will you be using it for?
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
Very good info I don't have the cool little tool box. Also my on/off switch by motor is differet. But same 75 feet. Vevor I can't find a drain to sewar outside? House was made in 24. Not this 1 either. 1st time I used 1 did it some what successfully thx 2 u. The line went down all the way about 50 feet. Didn't run into any blockage? Few times it started making a noise luke it was running hard. But I pulled line back up no blockage cleaned line while returning back into drum thank u. So now when I flush toilet the floor drain in basement overflows but about half the water as b4. So idk where 2 go. If I use a different tool or fund a sewar line from potty idk. Nevertheless less u helped tremendously. Go.lions. I live in lansing mi.
I hear your frustration. I've been there!
Does the drain overflow only when flushing the toilet? Does it overflow when it rains?
In the basement our toilet was installed on the main line cleanout & I had to try to get through there. Thant's why I had a cleanout installed outside.
Let me know :)
@RCInsiders
Yes after flushing toilet and especially after it rains. I have a sump pump. But it continues after a big rain? Thx for message go blue.
@@chad3533 HI, sorry for the late reply! For some reason I just now am seeing it. How is it going? A house we were working at had this issue & it turned out to be a broken trap.
@RCInsiders no problem I appreciate u exchanging text and info with me. I believe the main sewage line is clogged. When I flush it comes out of the small pvc pipe coming from furnace also the water is coming out of the other small pvs from furnace when a/c is on. It leads to basement drain that overflows which I think that's crogged as well. I flush run downstairs and water etc. Is coming from furnace pipe into basement drain. No outside access to main sewage line
Same thing happened a year ago. The plumber used a mechanical auger in basement where access to sewar line is. There was a clogg of paper towl and tree roots
While i would use the retrieve, i cannot stand the auto feed. I was looking at this machine, but can i use any cable brand[ same size/length] and can i feed manually?
Hi Frank,
Not sure about using any cable brand.
Yes, you can feed it manually. I have done this with this machine.
What kind do you have now?
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@RCInsiders
Just got the 100 ft, version of this, I have a problem with the belt coming off the drum, also the drum seems to move a bit which is causing it. Considering returning it.
Hi Tom,
Have you checked for any loose mounting bolts?
How long have you been using it & how often and how much run time?
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@RCInsiders
Thanks al lots for your good n useful video
You are most welcome!
Are you getting this VEVOR snake?
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@RCInsiders
very helpful! Thanks for sharing
You're most welcome!
Did you get one of these snakes?
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@RCInsiders
Just ordered on their website and delivery is tomorrow. @@RCInsiders
@@Taxia123 Nice!
GOOD JOB THANKS SO MUCH !
You're welcome!
Is this your first snake?
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@RCInsiders
Those things are good for the ground. Please don't try to carry that on the roof. You'll need help. But very great machine.
Yes, definitely need help for getting the roof!
How long have you had yours? Love this machine for sure :)
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day!
@RCInsiders
Thank you, this helped.
You are most welcome my friend.
Glad it helped :)
Can you use this machine manually pulling cable in and out while the drum is spinning if the auto feed quits working? Also, my drain has light, fine hair type roots. Do u think the the snake would hold up for that?
Hi,
Yes, you can feed & retract the snake manually if needed.
I think it would be fine on smaller fine roots like that.
The bigger tree roots will require a bigger cable.
Have you used this drain snake yet?
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
Thank you for sharing the video. I’m looking at all my options before I make purchase. I have not used a machine yet but I watched the plumber do it like 7 times over the years 100 to $130 a pop.🥴. As of now it’s vevor or ridgid. Ridgid is twice the price but I also don’t want to end up with a useless cheap Pos😆
What cutting tool are you using in the video. Could you talk about the cutting tool attachments please, i cant find any information on the cutting tool attachments.
@@TJ-zi5li Understood! All I can say is I've used it many times now & have saved myself thousands. Will it last as long as a rigid? probably not, but when I got this, rigid was way out of my price range :)
I think a user was switching between forward and reverse, now the machine won't send out the cable or bring it in. What do I need to do to get back to operational status?
Hi Whitney,
The snake needs to be in "Forward" for it to operate properly.
Make sure the knob on the front is tightened down then use the front lever to send & retract the cable.
Let me know if this works for you.
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
This machine is good for the sink pipes?1/2or 3/8. Which one is better? Thank you!
Hi,
If you will only be doing sink pipes, the 3/8" is sufficient.
The 1/2 will work too & you can do some some larger pipes.
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
@@RCInsiders I will try 1/2 for the sink 2 inch pipe. Because I have this one now. I worried about too big before
Thank you
@@yanfangyang6352 You are most welcome my friend :)
how do you know it reached the main? and it there any risk in going into the main, if you didnt know your reached it
Hi,
Before starting, you should have a good idea how far away your main is.
The line will usually start flopping around as the main is much bigger. You can usually feel it, but this comes with experience.
I have went into the main with no issue, but I am not sure if there are any specific dangers.
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@RCInsiders
Thanks for video. Have a lot helpful.
You are most welcome!
This snake has definitely saved me a lot of money.
Are you getting one?
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
SHOULD I GO 1/2 OR 3/4 WIDE?THANKS
Hi JR,
It would mostly depend on your intended use.
What size lines are you mostly doing & for what reason?
@@RCInsiders DRAIN N THE CELLER/TOILET
@@JRJUNIOR215 I would go with the 1/2" for toilet entry
@@RCInsiders THANKS
@@JRJUNIOR215 👍👍
I have one sort of like that. It has a forward and a reverse but I have to manually push the cable down the hole.
I always put it in reverse when I’m coming out of the hole is that incorrect? .
Hi,
If it has auto feed, you should not have to manually push it.
As far as revers, you should only have to use the front part.
Is it a veor auto feed snake?
I use welding gloves .. Worked pretty good when I got my hand twisted up in the wire. lol
Nice!
I have done this as well when I couldn't find throw aways. Still wore latex under them though :)
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day 😀
@RCInsiders
Sketchy using a cable that size in a line that size , hit something hard going to twist up in the line and get stuck
Steady as she goes.
Take it nice & easy. Been running this line for general maintenance for years with no issue.
As I stated in the video, if you have roots you will need a 3/4 or 1" cable. This line is perfect for many drains & has paid for itself 10x over 😃
What will you be using the snake for?
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Big help! Thank you!!!!!
You're welcome!
Have you got to use this snake yet?
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@RCInsiders
Very insightful. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Do you have one of these snakes?
It's been a great tool for me so far.
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
@@RCInsiders I just purchased VEVOR 50 Ft x 1/2 Inch Drain Cleaner Machine. What advice would you have for someone getting into drain and sewer cleaning?
@@A.B.s_View Hi,
What kind/size drains are you going to be cleaning? The 50x1/2 will be great for smaller drains. If you will be doing all/mains you will need a bigger unit. Most mains are 75' and sometimes much more.
Thanks for the video, man. Very helpful! Unfortunately, I bought the non-self feeding version but it should do the job.
You are most welcome my friend!
The auto feed is awesome, but I have used the non & they work for sure...Just a lot more work 😀
Is this the first one you've owned?
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@RCInsiders
And why do you tighten that big screww on top,what does it do,does it have to be pretty tighten to bring it back in and loosen it to come out..
That is the tensioner screw. Keep it tight at all times. The only time you would want it loose is if you have to feed it in or out by hand.
Oh ok makes sense believe me I'll keep watching you cause I love the way you explain things,,I get it..I get everything you say...stay blessed God blessed
@@negronjerrica64 Thank you very much 😍 God bless you as well my friend :)
Excellent machine
For sure!
Very happy with this purchase 💯
Do you have one?
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@RCInsiders
Is there an adapter that allows me to use 1/2 C-45IW Ridgid-style auger bits with this machine?
Hi,
I don't know if there is an actual pre made adapter for that purpose.
I think you would have to make something yourself to make it work.
Do you have a snake?
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@RCInsiders
313 4 Life!!!🤙 GO LIONS!!!!🦁
Let's GOOOoooo! 🦁🦁🦁🦁
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@RCInsiders
Thanks!
Thanks Bruce!
Very much appreciated my friend 😍
Are you getting one of these snakes?
It's been a pretty good unit so far.
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day 😀
@RCInsiders
How can I give a donation?
@@HandyHanzelplumber Hi & thank you for considering a donation to the channel. Under the video there is a button that says "thanks". It is a heart with a $ sign in it. You can click that & follow the prompts. Thanks again!!
@@HandyHanzelplumber You may also have to click the 3 dots "more" button to see the thanks button :)
So if it gets tangled in the drum then I should put it on reverse
Any advice for making a 90 degree turn?
Hi,
What I try to do is run the snake in till it stops (hits the 90).
Turn the machine off & unplug for safety.
I the create a loop in the cable so as to twist the head. Spin the cable with the loop while pushing the cable in with slight pressure.
It's a little tricky, but you will get it. It always works 😀
What size is the pipe?
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@RCInsiders
3 inch, Thanks for your advice
@zeketucker7810 no problem. Let me know how it goes!
Thanks worked perfectly got my back yard drains all cleared out.
Thank you very helpful !
You are most welcome!
This machine is awesome 😀
Do you have one?
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@RCInsiders
Thats really worth to have!!
For sure!
After one more use it will have paid for itself 😀😀
Thanks for dropping by & happy bashing my friend!!
@RCInsiders
cool maching and great review
Thanks Duke.
This machine should save me a little bit of loot :)
Thanks for dropping by & happy bashing brother!
@RCInsiders
We got one of these today and my husband was out trying to feed it into the septic. It did well going one direction. Going toward the house it started twisting up and the cable is all tangled up. Can you tell me why this happened? He is ready to send it back.
Hi Vicky,
It is hard for me to say without being there.
There could be many reasons for this to happen. From a collapsed pipe all the way to operator error.
Was he running the foot switch himself?
What size machine are you using?
@@RCInsiders It is a: VEVORDrain Auger Cleaner 75 ft. x 3/8 in. Sewer Snake Machine AutoFeed with 4 Cutters and Foot Switch for 1 in. x 4 in. Pipe. I am 99.9% sure it is user error. Yes he was running it himself, but I think he might have kept running it after it stopped in the line?
@@vickyannpaintingwithoils That would be my guess. As soon as you feel any tension, you have to stop feeding & start working at the clog.
3/8 is also small for a seawer line. Buy the 1/2 or even 3/4 inch. Best of luck.
@@RM-hj5lv Thank you! Didnt know that.
Can I run this through the toilet or do I need to remove the toilet for a toilet clog ?
Hi,
While I have run it through a toilet, it is NOT recommended to do so. The snake can damage the porcelain in the toilet.
Is your clog in the toilet, or in the drain pipe?
You may want to try a toilet auger like this - amzn.to/3ZTrKMe
This one is 6' & will get you through the toilet & into the drain.
@@RCInsiders Unforn the clog is in the line after the toilet..drain line
Wow great job BRO 🥰❤️😘
Thanks bro!
A good tool for a great price :)
Happy bashing!!
@RCInsiders
Very nice video my friend 💯👍😊
Thanks you my friend!
This snake is awesome :)
@RCInsiders
There is a there's a couple things that I can't find a video on how to explain how the clutch works the Creator here says neutral what is neutral there's a Ford in Reverse marked what is neutral also would be good if you explained when to use reverse and when not to I figured that out but you need to be very careful also I recommend using the foot switch with the right foot the one you used to using for gas and brake if you use your left foot I know she drive a clutch you got muscle memory on the up and down and coordination with the upper body like another hand or whatever to quickly release and switch if you need to but all you need to remember is take your foot off the switch if there's a problem you don't need to turn anything only after you've disengaged the foot switch
Thanks for your thoughts Mario :)
I suppose they could of marked an N for neutral. Neutral would be in the middle of forward & reverse.
I did say in the video, and fully explained that the only time to use that reverse is if it is stuck on something & use it carefully.
Did you get one of these snakes?
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day 😀
@RCInsiders
@@RCInsiders will you explained it pretty good about like I knew how to operate nothing covered neutral and I missed it when you explained it I guess I got the machine you're using you're using here and we're returning the one that we got from Amazon called Poplar
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My snake has (ccw) counter clock wise and (cw )clock wise. Is cw forward??
Hi,
I have never seen a snake labeled this way.
My guess would be CW forward, but not 💯% sure.
What is the brand/model?
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
cw = clockwise (turning right as you look at face of 'clock') forwards.
ccw = counter clockwise (turning left as you look at face 'clock' ) backwards.
@@johnd942 👍👍
Thank you, sir
You are welcome my friend :)
Have a great day!!
@RCInsiders
great job
Thanks!
Are you getting one of these snakes?
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
That machine is not sized for your 4 inch drain. Or 3 inch, hard to tell: I do this for a living… you will get that machine stuck if you’re dealing with roots.
Hey Germ,
Yes, as I clearly stated in the video, if you have roots you will need a 3/4 cable or bigger.
For the routine maintenance that I do on this line it works great. Plus for all the smaller lines around a house it is perfect.
Are you getting one? It's been a good machine so far.
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
Hey man which size should we be going for I don't have a root problem I just have stuff stuck in the line problem also I have a question for anybody here how do you deal with a hard water build up right at the toilet connection to the pipe
Not just roots ?? If you are going around alot of turns as well ?
3/4 inch work fine for 4 inch ?
@@mycaddigo If you have a lot of turns, getting a 3/4 or 1" can be difficult. What size pipe?
it's better to use reverse better then the lever, will avoid cable tanghle
Hi,
You can use reverse if you want, but you will have to manually feed the cable.
Take your time & be careful in your actions & there will be no tangle. The lever is what makes it "auto feed".
Do you have one of these snakes?
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
How to get the snake unstuck from the orange drum
Hi,
If the snake has somehow gotten tangled in the drum, you will need to release the front screw & pull the snake out by hand till you get past the tangle.
Then carefully run it in reverse to get the snake back in.
After this. return to normal operations.
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
@@RCInsiders I have a vevor self feed one it has an orange drum
@@RCInsiders I've tried I can't so I was thinking of opening the drum itself I have the same one,my husband thought it was a manual one so he physically pulled it and some how wen ever he was putting back in he tangled the shit n now it just won't come out
@negronjerrica64 ugh! That's a tricky one. Just make sure it's unplugged & keep working at. If it got tangled it has to untangle. Taking apart the drum has to be last resort
What is mean on my switch say CW OFF CCW?
Hi,
On the snake switch CW = Clockwise / CCW = Counter Clockwise
Does that help?
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@RCInsiders
Thanks
You're most welcome my friend :)
@RCInsiders
Unless you are really mechanically inclined or had someone train you on a sewer snake these things will fck you up. Like if your this guy using a 4" sewer snake on a 6" line it can hit a bump flip itself over and tie itself in a ball blocking your sewer pipe and you will have to dig up your sewer pipe to retrieve it. Not to mention sewer snakes will twist that cable and snap your fingers if your trying to push it past a root tangle when you get it stuck witch you will because sometimes you cant cut through the roots if the whole pipe is loaded with them.
Nice to see that you took the time to watch the whole video before leaving a comment.
I very specifically mentioned & even wrote text over the video to say that if you have roots, you will need a 5/8", 7/8" or - 1" cable!
My Goodness, there is nothing wrong with maintenance cleaning of this line with this unit.
It is perfect for me as I can maintain a main & clean every other line in & around the house.
Accidents & twists can happen with/in any line with any machine. This is also why I was very specific about running your own actuator yourself & said at any sign let off. YOU are in total control.
Accidents can happen with literally any tool you decide to use. For that matter it can happen every time you decide to get up & do anything. If you are intimidated or uncomfortable with anything, you should learn how to do it safely by watching videos such as this one & then practice. Training, as you mentioned, is also a good idea if you are still intimidated with anything.
Do you own a snake?
Thanks for dropping by & have a great day :)
@RCInsiders
Yes i do own a rigid and was looking to buy another witch is why i was watching the video. I also have a small excavating company and have probably dug up over 20 broken off snakes that where stuck inside sewers, and ive also had snakes snap back on themselves crushing fingers. Cameras jets and snakes all frequently get stuck inside sewers by professionals much less a guy using one for the first time without a sewer camera to see what your drilling into. No joke these are dangerous and you could easily hurt yourself or mess up your sewer line. Like i said do what you want i dont care but i wouldn't recommend anybody who hasn't been trained doing it yourself. And yes i watched a video of you putting the wrong size snake in a 6" line and then i said why you dont do that and how it could go wrong from 26 years of experience im glad it worked out well. @@RCInsiders
@@papaguche Fair enough & this is my point. My guess would be that most of the snakes you dug up were operated by "professionals".
A snake is dangerous, as is any tool you pick up. This shouldn't dissuade people from learning to do things for themselves.
Are you thinking about getting one of these?
For the money, it's been awesome. Has definitely paid for itself 2x over already.
Should the operator just lift off his foot off the pad to stop movement if it hits something so it dont flip
Nice one 👍 😮
Thanks buddy!
@RCInsiders
I have the same one I don't know how to open it n untangle it
How are you doing?
I’m looking to buy one of these machines and your review looks really interesting but I’m scared of pulling the trigger on this particular one because once I go on their website I notice it’s a shady Chinese company selling this product. What are the warrantees that come with this product? Are there any retail dealers in the US or a place I can bring it to get serviced, if ever it malfunctions. What is the specific model number?? Also you just picked it up and it’s brand new. I understand it works good now but what’s gonna happen after the fifth or 10th time that I use it? will it uphold like a rigid or any other top brand? Then again it’s only $500 so it’s a risk I might take. Anyways, your review was good and well explained.cheers!
Hey Tony,
I don't think there are any brick & mortar stores that sell Vevor tools.
The warranty I believe is 12 months and 30 days no questions asked returns.
As far as service, you could bring it anywhere you would bring any other drain snake.
My reasons for going with this unit are that I have several other Vevor tools that are doing well after many uses. I have their airbag jack, bottle jack & shop press. And of course the price.
The snake in this video is $399 vs the same rigid & same features is $1,100.
I have already used it several times and its doing fine. Realistically, it's almost paid for it's self already. Plumber charges 150-200 or with time gas money and aggravation, it's 100-125 to rent one. I feel good about the machine & the decision to get one 😀💯
Would I try to start a professional plumbing company with it? Probably not. But starting with the next time I use it, the money I save will be considered profit for me :)
Have you owned/rented a drain cleaning machine before?
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@RCInsiders
Doesn't hold up as well as professional machine starts making noises after a little during operation, auto feeds very slow,cable is more flexible than american brands. That being said for the price it's a good tool works well for soft blockages wouldn't use it for roots.
@@sewerrat7612 Yes, like I said I wouldn't start a sewer cleaning business with it, but for the price it'd be hard to beat :) I'm 7 or 8 uses in now & it's still running good. Will definitely call this one a win 😁Do you have one?
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@RCInsiders
@RCInsiders yea had a machine go down this was only 1/2 machine I could get quick while waiting for repair parts I'm surprised it's holding up as well as it is.
@@sewerrat7612 👍👍
The motor stop working. How do you fix it?
Hi,
Did you check the plug & make sure you didn't trip the braker?
Push the reset button on the plug is the most likely cause.
After that, check you house braker/fuses as well.
Yes. Electrical part still works. Just the motor does spin. Probably will need to replace the motor
@@nghia73 What electrical part is working?
Everything. There is power. When I pressed on the air pedal to start the motor to spin, it doesn't spin. Just noise, no spin3
@@nghia73 I see. Maybe a stripped gear?
ASOM.. TNKS..😮😮
Hi Francisco!
You are most welcome my friend :)
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@RCInsiders
This broke on me….
Hi,
What happened to your drain snake?
Mines got tangled inside the drum n now it won't come out no more how do I fix it
Were you able to get it untangled?
Heck no 😂,,I just called Amazon and told them it came defective they said they'll send a new one ..
But since I watched your video now I know how to really use it ,thanks frfr I learned alot and am a girl...so when the new one comes I'll let you know but today I have to rent one ...the basement its too much...
@@negronjerrica64 Right on...GIRL power! 💯
$299 on Amazon!
Wow! Did you click on my link? It will take you to the auto feed model.
The family seem to drop some very decent stools. Good diet !
😅😂🤣
Are you getting one of these snakes?
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@RCInsiders
@@RCInsiders Certainly thinking about it, but I’m pathetic at anything like DIY 🤦♂️
@@jspope2008 I hear ya buddy. Let me know if I can help :)
Gud stuff.
Thanks!
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@RCInsiders
That pioes not holding water so its not clogged
Huh?
Do you have a question about this drain snake?
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@RCInsiders
I’ll never buy another one. I bought two and they both jammed
Hi,
Sorry to hear this.
What do you men by jammed?