Ryobi P4001 Drain Auger Cable Replacement

How to replace the cable in your ryobi drain auger model p4001. I have used this drain cleaner a ton and love it for cleaning bathtub drains if you go through the overflow. Unfortunately, I kinked the cable bad and was stuck with a tool that was useless. So I took it apart to figure out how to replace the cable with a 1/4" Milwaukee drain cable.
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Ryobi p4001 18v drain auger/snake: amzn.to/3bCg5X0
Milwaukee drain cable: amzn.to/327UUJp
Torx screwdrivers: amzn.to/3bEawY3
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[@handylandlord]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmGtgYRjitd0pKs Easier way to replace the cable.

[@tomdale1313]

thank you very much, really good job of explaining with good camera work...

[@tuan-anh-8x]

May i use flex shaft size 10mm instead of 7mm of this machine,thanks bro

[@handylandlord]

@@tuan-anh-8x10 mm would probably work but I have never tried. Check out this video Cable Replacement Ryobi P4001 Drain Auger kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmGtgYRjitd0pKs

[@Steelplayer59]

Love it when “non-repairable” gets proven wrong. Not only saving money most times, but one less thing in the landfill. Kudos, my man!

[@richardquinones5598]

I hope you still get this message. It is June 2024. Just saw your video thank you thank you so much. You just saved this disabled person some income special in your limited income. God bless you man appreciate this video.

[@handylandlord]

Received your message! Thanks for watching. Happy the video helped. If you are just needing to change your cable check out this video. Cable Replacement Ryobi P4001 Drain Auger kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmGtgYRjitd0pKs

[@lisaarnett3480]

This was amazing! I borrowed my neighbors tool and the "auto feed" button would not "lock" so I took it all apart, fixed the spring and, boom, fixed! Awesome video.

[@handylandlord]

Happy it helped. Thanks for watching. Great job! 👏

[@robertwhalen3834]

The really good thing about this video is that it shows very clearly how the parts fit together. It appears that this model is no longer available at places like the Home Depot, so fixing it was definitely worthwhile.

[@handylandlord]

Yeah I have noticed that Home Depot doesn't have it in stock. Looks like they are pushing the Milwaukee drain cleaners. I hope they don't do away with this model, it's an affordable option to clean drains. Thanks for watching.

[@snowgorilla9789]

Just bought one today but am up in Canada so we probably get your old stock

[@handylandlord]

@@snowgorilla9789 Looks like they are back in stock at Homedepot in my area.

[@metalmaniaxx]

I bought this new about 6 months ago. They still stock it here in FL. Works great

[@tdub_tommy-kg5dk]

Thank you for the video. I tore it apart and realized I did not know the position of the black plastic parts at 2:55. Should have looked at your video before I started and things would have gone much faster.

[@johnnyxcalade]

Your rental units look like mines. Thank you for this video, I have to replace the cables on both mines and my father's.

[@handylandlord]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmGtgYRjitd0pKs check out this video too. It’s easier than taking the whole thing apart. The Milwaukee cable is still holding up for me. Good luck.

[@n3d.studio]

mine just jammed up. The P4002/P4003 have replaceable drums, I thought this one did but looking it over I couldn't see how it would be. yes, not really user replaceable but this method looks simple enough, thanks for posting!

[@adrianofranca-ny8511]

congratulations for the video, and your patience to assemble the cable. NYC 👍🏼

[@kdogger61]

Thanks brother saved me a big expense!

[@firstlast1954]

Great video, thanks. So is the cable actually attached to anything inside the drum? Or is it just the bulb that stops it from coming out?

[@handylandlord]

@@firstlast1954 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmGtgYRjitd0pKssi=K2QrKqus2ALqfpm8 Thank you. 2 bulbs or enlarged sections keep it from coming out. Not attached to anything. If u watch video I linked it’s easy to replace cable, as long as it’s not kinked inside.

[@metalmaniaxx]

Great video. You think i could stick a 50' replacement cable in there? And how do you keep it so clean? Mine looks brown, gray and black.

[@bigrockinu]

Outstanding, hopefully Mr. RYOBI, see your yes we can veido ,$$$

[@handylandlord]

Thanks. If you just need to change the cable check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmGtgYRjitd0pKs

[@the415giant]

Can the drum be replace with the p4002 drum replacement drum?

[@handylandlord]

I do not have the answer. If you find out will you let us know.

[@nathanylguillermo3841]

Would a 5/16 25’ cable work? Or does it have to be 1/4?

[@handylandlord]

I do not know the answer. I want to try a 5/16 cable. Did u get a 5/16 to work?

[@nathanylguillermo3841]

Im not sure i didnt want to buy it if it wasnt going to work

[@KLNYC]

when is kinked(bended) you can straighten out? I want to get one from HD. My bathroom tube is slowly draining.. The manual snake sucks, my hand and arm are dead tired after 10 turns lol. THanks bro!

[@handylandlord]

Yeah sometimes you can straighten the cable out. Unfortunately I kinked it really good. Haha thanks for watching check our this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5W2p4Zne6t7r68

[@charliehughes7200]

Is there a thin plastic rod inside the Ryobi cable? I used ours to snake a tub and now there is a plastic rod sticking out about three inches auger end of the cable. I thought maybe it was some type of reinforcement for the cable.

[@handylandlord]

Yes the plastic inside the cable is to reinforce it. You might try to pull all the cable you can out of the machine and push the plastic back into the cable. You might be able to get the plastic back in if the cable is straight. If that doesn’t work I would just trim it off. Check out this video if u need to change the cable. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmGtgYRjitd0pKs Hopefully that helped.

[@TuanNguyen-rx3uu]

Thanks so much . I got the problem . My ryobi P4001 drain snake stucked the cable . I watch your clip and do it . Now it done . That for fine now . And if i want to buy the cable for ryobi P4001 , where can i find the cheaper . Please let me know Mr Landlord . I gave you 1 subscribe

[@handylandlord]

amzn.to/327UUJp This is the cable I installed on my ryobi drain auger. I purchased it from Home Depot for around $47. Glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for the support and the SUBSCRIBE!

[@drewdoestrucks]

My Home Depot had both the Milwaukee cable and some other more generic brand (rigid maybe) that would have worked. I wanted the best one I could get so bought the Milwaukee and I’m pleased with it.

[@handylandlord]

Drewdoestrucks I’m happy with my Milwaukee cable but have only used it 3 times. Time will tell.

[@TuanNguyen-rx3uu]

@@handylandlord Thank you Sir

[@lanceobe6801]

I have the same one. It would have been nice if they would have just had a simple drum replacement. I've made enough money off mine just to trash it and get another one

[@handylandlord]

@@lanceobe6801 the video below shows a simple way to replace cable if it’s not kinked. One tub drain pays for the machine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmGtgYRjitd0pKssi=m2FISFlVfBvTnAMI

[@lanceobe6801]

@@handylandlord It was badly kinked. Rusty, it was getting kind of old. So like I said just cost effective for me to get another one.. 99 bucks isn't much these days. I fix a lot of things but it was probably time for another one anyways

[@quincylewis6839]

So does that mean you can turn the cheapy into one that can change bits?

[@craic300]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@PizzaBoyPeck]

Would this work on the P4002 model?

[@handylandlord]

I don’t own the p4002 but my understanding is that the gray drum that holds the cable is interchangeable. (Easier to remove) Once the drum is off should have 4 screws in the back to open and remove cable. I would recommend going to ryobi website looking at the parts breakdown or manual should give u an idea of how it comes apart. Good luck. Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful.

[@PizzaBoyPeck]

@@handylandlord Gotcha, I just have an old cable and was curious if you had tried it on the other model. Thanks

[@handylandlord]

@@PizzaBoyPeck No I have not but the drum looks similar to the p4001. If it is I would remove the drum from the machine pull the cable out as far as u can remove the 4 screws on the back of the drum and see if you can pull the cable out. For me the Milwaukee cable is holding up great. Good luck. Let me know if you get it. They don’t carry the p4002 at my local Homedepot.

[@mosesaltair3893]

They sell whole drum assemblies for this tool now.

[@toddkrump4520]

Nice video But hmmm seems like after watching that where it all falls apart Ryobi would prefer you to just buy another unit LoL Patience 🤪

[@handylandlord]

Yes I think so. Haha I will say the Milwaukee cable is way better so far it’s holding up great.

[@Archiez2]

nice

[@handylandlord]

Check out this video if you just need to change the cable. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmGtgYRjitd0pKs thanks for watching.

[@DoesItMakeMeBLEGH]

For a dumbass like me who broke his on the first day using it, would end up loosing all the little parts.

[@rockyravine1155]

wow, terrible design, they must be avoiding Ridgid's patent on auto-feed. . think I'll stick with a Ridgid hand crarnk auger

[@handylandlord]

I used a hand crank with a drill attachment for years. Check out this video easy to change cable kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmGtgYRjitd0pKssi=fula_42rm575smx6

[@jamesbrockman3166]

Not helpful at all.There are no videos on the orange one thst you use a separate drill on.My cable came off on that kne.I been been fix it.

[@handylandlord]

Sorry this was not helpful for your type of drain cleaner. Ive attached my other video on just changing the cable. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmGtgYRjitd0pKs this is the only hand held unit I use. I truly love this ryobi drain cleaner especially for bathtub drains going through the overflow. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5W2p4Zne6t7r68