BEST DRAIN SNAKE ON THE MARKET? - Milwaukee M18 FUEL Drain Snake With Cable Drive

BEST DRAIN SNAKE ON THE MARKET? - Milwaukee M18 FUEL Drain Snake With Cable Drive
Today we #unbox the Milwaukee M18 FUEL Drain Snake with CABLE-DRIVE Locking Feed System and ask is this the best drain snake on the market today?
The M18 FUEL Drain Snake with CABLE-DRIVE Locking Feed System represents the next level in performance for handheld machines, and is the first to bring brushless motor technology to the drain cleaning industry. The POWERSTATE Brushless Motor provides more clearing power than corded competitors for tough jobs through 3” drain lines. REDLINK PLUS Intelligence ensures maximum performance under load and improves control throughout the entire process. The REDLITHIUM battery pack powers through multiple jobs on a single charge, delivering cordless mobility, safety, and power supply to the drain cleaning industry. CABLE-DRIVE Locking Feed System maintains the selected feed speed, and its twist lock design auto-adjusts to all compatible cable sizes for the best cable grip when feeding and working the clog. M18 FUEL Drain Snake has a fully enclosed drum to ensure the best protection and mess containment.
Let us know what the #verycoolgang thinks about this drain snake in the comments section below!

[@dantheman9395]

I remember when if you wanted a power drain snake it was the size of a VW. If you wanted compact you had to do it by hand. Now BAM ! Vince with the pop in guest appearance

[@stephenleepmg113]

Good job Nick !!!! Looks like a very useful tool. Thank you much.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you Stephen!

[@chrisreynolds2410]

Would a 25’ automatic feed snake be able to get some jobs done? Do most small jobs only need to be snaked back to the stack? I’m trying to learn and got a 25’ tool for my 1st snake….do I need a 50’ or longer also? Guys gimme some help please.

[@thegreatbeans1498]

The fact you played "Tool" while showing off the tool got my like. Well done video mmkay

[@mariacarneglia8483]

Good morning guys, have a great day! Good job, Nick!

[@jdp1219]

Great review. Would this be good to clean out the main sewer line that runs out to the street in my house? Or do I need something bigger?

[@JeffinTD]

This is more for a sink or showed line. You likely want K-750 or K-7500. A K-400 might get a TP clog out of a main line, but not anything more serous.

[@morganhealey3449]

That outro was TREMENDOUS! Boy oh man oh boy I cannot WAIT to snake some drains man.

[@chefsteven34]

Nick! Great video! I haven’t even finished my first cup of coffee yet this morning. Milwaukee Fuel for breakfast. Keep up the good work VCG!

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you Steven!!

[@ans1020]

I have this snake. It’s F$&KING AWESOME!!!

[@pianobar7801]

Very helpful, thanks for posting.

[@bboyyutaka]

any plumber actually use this ? i live in Singapore , doesn't seems the trade ppl use fancy tool like this to get the job done . i really wanna be convince to ship this to my country , but just cant find any video that show in real situation in the field ... can anyone help ? i always see the video some sales person talking or show off the milwaukee tools collection even in milwaukeeasia they dont even know how to recommend cos they are all sale person , not plumber in real world really appreciate VCG for doing video like this to help us understand a little more

[@amoscardoza5253]

Instructions in very important place, Goood!" That made me laugh! What would be a bettercchoice in you guys opion? The snake tool or the forced air tool ,that you reviewed not to long ago. Great vid Nick! #VCG4LIFE!

[@pescatoralpursuit1726]

Forced air can wreak all kinds of havoc- blowing trap water out onto the ceiling, damaging weak components causing leaks, not properly removing the clog. If you want to pad up the bill/ piss off the homeowner it's your tool...

[@nycflag]

Forced air works great but the snake is the end all be all tool. I'd get a snake 1st then pick up the forced air. Been using both kinds of tools for a long time.

[@amoscardoza5253]

@@nycflag thanks for the reply! Mr, cee cee says it may damage the plumbing, have you experienced that with the forced air tool?

[@andressantiago5856]

Can you show a video of how to replace the cable on this tool. I'm having trouble.

[@VCGConstruction]

Yes

[@andressantiago5856]

@@VCGConstruction Thanks. I appreciate it.

[@chevy5137]

@@andressantiago5856 I don't know if they made a video for you on how to change the cable and unfortunately I don't show how in my review of mine either but it's super easy, you simply slide the front collar in-between drive and lock mode which is a neutral manual feed mode then you pull the cable out and then push the new one in to install it, it's very easy and can be done in just a couple of minutes. Be sure to keep your cables clean and to help keep them rust free you can spray them with a little WD-40.

[@TheSatan222]

Like the specialty tools videos mmmkay!

[@VCGConstruction]

Mkay 👍😂

[@oside7603]

Why doesnt dewalt make tools like this ☹ I dont want to switch to Milwaukee haha

[@leojeidy1143]

Dewalt has a 20 volt drain snake.

[@peepgames4985]

First thing wen I get up bam ⚰️killn tha game vcg good morning

[@shawnspencer1454]

Just bought one of these, eager to try it out. Had watch the video to confirm that it is in fact the motor that reverses, not the cable feed.

[@andrew3453]

How do you like it?

[@jacobhoke581]

My only issue so far is when retracting the snake it turns the head in the reverse direction and if your trying to retrieve the clog it comes unhooked

[@BULLTRONHERO]

You should be able to unlock the cable drive and pull it back by hand.

[@jacobhoke581]

@@BULLTRONHERO correct you can definitely not the easiest but doable

[@mjc8761]

Nice unboxing & review of the features! Good job Nick!

[@amanyaleil]

Well, much Obliged fella, mkay?

[@dibroc8348]

Nick Thanks for the video . I have one question does it have a bolt insert for a kick stand or magnet ? That would be awesome if it did.

[@nicholascampbell90]

I don't believe it does dibroc

[@chrisreynolds2410]

Take the kick stand off your bike dweeb-o three hundred

[@jayflo-tripple-4142]

I have the original one. Not self fuel, get it? "Fueled" as in Milwaukee fuel???? Lol I Killy myself. Good vid. Keep them coming brothers, and what's the name of that app you guys had me 1st down load? I need it to show off my vids. Please go and like and share my videos. Fixing to do some heavy duty vids. Jus watch. Coming soon!!!

[@VCGConstruction]

We’ll check em out Jay thanks!!

[@geminioutdoorz]

Figured you would b me the perfect person for the question on the GEN 3 impacts when you shake it persay is there a lottle movemnt in the front

[@VCGConstruction]

In the front where?

[@chevy5137]

@@VCGConstruction At the beginning i also noticed on the shelf that you had a Ridgid Stealth Force Gen5x Impulse Driver and a Milwaukee M18 FUEL Surge Impulse Driver. I have both of those and I love them, they are super quiet and smooth and the Stealth Force is a monster and the Surge is still powerful but on setting 1 and 2 it's great for smaller fasteners and detail work so they make a great combination. 👍GeminiOutdoors the Stealth Force has more power and twists a little more in your hands but the Surge still has plenty of power and is better for smaller fasteners and detail work, honestly if I had to choose between the two I would pick the Surge, it's lighter, still has plenty of power and on setting 1and 2 it is better for smaller fasteners which is mostly what I use so I use my Surge more than my Stealth Force. Also a tip when using the Surge don't put a 5.0amp battery on it that's overkill it will do just fine with a 2.0amp battery and that helps to keep it lighter.

[@Questchaun]

I had to buy one of these. My wife thinks the garbage disposal can handle cabbage and potato skins

[@chevy5137]

Yeah my mom thought the same thing, luckily this cleared up the problem in a matter of minutes.

[@retroelectro1190]

Nothing better than reeling a poop-laden cable back into the spindle of your shiny new tool.

[@tonynguyen7636]

Retro Electro lol

[@nuclearexplosion5841]

Wish I had a use for this! Great video keep them up

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you!!

[@anonnigal8022]

How do you change the cable ????

[@Bolt194]

Thanks, i'll request one for work

[@VCGConstruction]

Let us know how you like it!!

[@jaysplumbing307]

I thought it comes with a storage bucket?

[@AlexGarcia-vv4ux]

I have entered to win those prizes about 10 times . Never even won a T-shirt a little disappointing I’ve spend thousands on Milwaukee tools have a decent M-18 and M-12 size of tools

[@chevy5137]

Yeah same here I have like 30 Milwaukee M18 and M12 tools and even with 30 entries I have never won anything with those cards! I finally just went and bought some of my own Milwaukee swag like t-shirts, hats and a really nice sweater and they are all really nice and were worth the money! Plus I got one of their No Days off hoodies for free, it's not a heated one but it's still super nice and really comfortable it's definitely my favorite hoodie out of all the ones I have!

[@jackmcdonald8506]

could you use these to pull electrical cable through a 25mm conduit

[@Gabriel-vz7ml]

Freedom

[@chrisaffinati7537]

Can somehow explain how to replace the wire

[@ChattanoogaDave]

Can you use this one from the roof? I need to go in through the roof vent in my old house. Thanks

[@ryan4x4two]

Probably not gonna do too much with a 3 inch stack

[@JeffinTD]

No this is more intended for sink/shower line.

[@ChattanoogaDave]

@@JeffinTD thanks

[@shawnspencer1454]

You could use it from the roof, if you live in a state where your Kitchen Sink/Laundry line has it's own independent vent.

[@docAwfulMD]

yes you can, it’s rated up to 3” pipe

[@TheSecondsHand]

I must say I’m gonna buy it mkaayyy

[@GrupoSentenciadeWKGN]

Can you add more cable to extend it past 50 feet?

[@VCGConstruction]

You can install a different longer cable

[@chevy5137]

Yes it will take 50foot 1/4" and 5/16" cables

[@shawnspencer1454]

It may not fit in the drum if you do. Maybe for 1/4 inch cable, but not very likely for 5/16th.

[@LightGesture]

That big ol thing only 20" long?????

[@wildcat1530]

Cleaning?

[@chevy5137]

Cleaning is easy, you put the drive mechanism into neutral pull the cable out and the there are 4 bolts, one on each corner of the drum cover that you remove and the the front of the drum cover comes off and then you can get to the inside of the drum to easily clean it out.

[@eddiesmallhorn4021]

At 50 ft, that snake is Huuuggggeee!!!!

[@VCGConstruction]

Enormous

[@juliorosenberg9968]

Supposedly most fixture cloggs are within 20' of the sink, tub, laundry, etc. Usually for me that is the case. I am a plumber with 33 years experience and have been self employed since 2001 operating a Plumbing, heating, sewer and drain cleaning business that also does HVACR and kitchen and bathroom remodeling

[@amoscardoza5253]

Yo nick!!

[@scottiemyman52]

Remember - these can’t handle tough jobs - these are toys

[@tommybattista]

Nice little aenema riff on there 😂

[@raracanales]

How much?

[@mytube2013]

Limited cable diameter though

[@jdreynolds29]

Mmmkay

[@VCGConstruction]

Mmmkay

[@joevig7447]

Mcayyyyy

[@SSThunDerHawK]

I bought this last year. Completely regret it, piece of crsp and binds and kinks all the time.

[@patrickoneill6297]

Should have named the video “unboxing”, as you talked nothing about how it performs whatsoever. Thumbs down