RIDGID FLEXSHAFT K9-102 AND BLOCKED KITCHEN SINK DRAIN DO BATTLE

[@blt981]

Old one but great one just bought this k109. Great tool..son of a plumber

[@ChuckBarron]

amen. make that bank.

[@gregoryhawsjr3479]

I just got the gator tool shaft 100ft. Foot pedal. Interesting for sure

[@kenenos6520]

Nothing like a catheterization for pipes on a Saturday. Yummy! The Dr. is in.

[@ChuckBarron]

MEDIC! STAT!

[@kenenos6520]

Lol

[@williamdyckman9704]

Chuck , little scary working so close to that electrical box with water splashing around. You sure earn your money with a job like this!

[@ChuckBarron]

ya this gent got some down under workmanship here. We replaced it all this week. Including all kitchen drain work.

[@plumbbuild6517]

Great video Chuck !!! love the stream of water on electrical always goes good together lol. Looking forward to seeing the replumb 👍

[@ChuckBarron]

Water and electric...No Bueno!

[@rlaframboise1981]

I was thinking about getting a flex shaft for small drain lines , but now im not so sure.

[@ChuckBarron]

on it as we speak..i keep ya posted.

[@marcomontiel3915]

Did you clear the line before you used the flex shaft cause i did not see any water come back as you filled it with the flex shaft

[@marcomontiel3915]

Never mind

[@ChuckBarron]

ya we got it and replacing lines this week.....

[@davidl9142]

@@ChuckBarron

[@timothyhillis7417]

Recently got the M18 battery operated top snake..I love it, plumbers rule

[@ChuckBarron]

oh wow....gonna have to check it out.

[@georgefolgers8731]

your great !!! -- that was Captain Buscio he was a Jersey City Man,,, Anyway I am ,, about to buy the K 102,, & k 204 ,, but this is two for two ,,, I watched , that the flex was a little of a fail ,,, However I am about to also buy a jetter,, As I see the flex is not a cure all, but still , As I see it a great tool,,, I guess in your area, there are a lot of homes with crawl spaces. Do these drain lines have a problem with freezing, being exposed like that. Where these vacation homes that were converted to year round homes. Is that an s style trap ?

[@ChuckBarron]

Captain Buscio program is awesome. Flexshaft a tool for sure. Not the go to...I want to get a jet too. what you looking at? a portable one?

[@georgefolgers8731]

@@ChuckBarron kj-1750 or the kj- 3100 , sorry for the slow reply answer been busy -- welcome to life --- Anyway I wanted something small enough , and possibly electric -- that was transportable, but this is a lot more complicated ,, the sacrifice of psi, as the 1750 is more 2 inch line jet and to weak for four inch, then comes the 3100, which comes in gasoline powered, not sure if it is available in electric,, Now bulk and weight come into play,, do I wait and spend twenty three grand for a truck mount Spartan. So any input will be of help ,, as I don't want to be huffing and puffing lugging any machine, in and out a building , all the while worry of scratching or denting something . So any input will be great. So by the way life is funny ,, we had BC Salad head ,, that would hit tread mill when he could in the house on his duty day ,, next we had ff - bilco doors - 5' 10- 260 - both go for stress test -- bc salad head fails and goes directly for stints,, bilco doors passes , everyone was in shock and thought the opposite, but so is life Anyway need suggestion for jet, was thinking start small and grow into it , sell and keep upgrading.

[@TheFucere]

nice brother I like the way you get things done

[@ChuckBarron]

Thanks 👍

[@redranger518]

You are using the flex shaft incorrectly, You need to take the 3" sleeve that comes with it and put in on the chain knockers area, that way your end part will not ball up. Right now you have it at the end of the red shaft hose before the chain knocker.

[@ChuckBarron]

oh snap....in the knocker itself? Thanks reds...I will read instructions more closely. typical of me...work then read....thanks plumber.

[@stevenwhitmore5080]

This is not true for all knockers. The smooth knockers do not require the spacer, yes you can use it but if you’re trying to jump a trap or navigate smaller fittings it’s best to leave it off. With the carbide knockers you must use the spacer as it’s just to protect the cable from getting damaged if the carbide hits it.

[@clogsquad1880]

There is a learning curve... Make sure that your chains are further apart, the balled up chains will not work well at all... this will help get through the tight tees... and you have to have water flowing to wash away the debris.

[@ChuckBarron]

Legend In Da House ....bloop bloop.....Thanks brother.

[@clogsquad1880]

@@ChuckBarron I am a huge fan! You are a Legend!!! I Love watching your videos, keep up the great work!

[@mattschulz558]

I still love my k400 with 75ft of 3/8 cable for these calls. Tip broke off long ago so I just bend the end as needed. I definitely would have pressured to install a auto air vent and a cleanout access.

[@ChuckBarron]

we repiped yesterday. all done right now

[@mattschulz558]

It seemed like off camera you were fighting with the drill chuck where it attaches to the flex shaft. It's a nice concept, lightweight but I believe my k400 with the bent cable would have made it through that galv T. No guarantee it would have gone the right direction lol. I have a 170" mercedes sprinter van so my k400 is always on board and it's not too heavy to bring inside.

[@ChuckBarron]

ya im so so on this new flex stuff

[@mattschulz558]

Since it doesn't have a foot pedal you only have one hand free to work the snake. I usually use my knee to push the pedal leaving both my hands available. Does the flex shaft spin inside a sleeve? No chance of busting a finger or wrist if that's the case, I usually go with thick leather gloves

[@andrewalvarado4420]

K400 has been my favorite machine for kitchen drains so far.

[@acdamarabiticaxdibara5880]

You have a new follower from the Netherlands (Europe) I also want to buy a flexshaft from ridggid what is your experience with this, I think you have a lot of experience with this

[@ChuckBarron]

nice. for soft clogs only for sure.

[@kenenos6520]

That wiring looks sketchy. The drain pipes and trap didn’t look so hot either

[@ChuckBarron]

ya..not nice and repipe coming.

[@kenenos6520]

Good deal.

[@ChuckBarron]

done.

[@kenenos6520]

Awesome sauce Chuck

[@Propertyexit]

What type of camera do you use to film?

[@ChuckBarron]

go pro

[@nsaglian]

That electric box is very scary! Be safe!

[@ChuckBarron]

Ya, lets get some water on that...lol

[@TANGOFIVE]

Looks like the flex shaft hit the cap dead center in the divot at the tee and that was the end of it. It has no way to bend and all it wants to do is go straight. Might be great for descaling but not so much for crazy bends. I say maybe my 3800 with my favorite lead might of done that turn. I know I encounter a bunch of hacked pipes.

[@ChuckBarron]

Ya. Jury still out and I figuring its gonna be part on my arsenal of drain equipment.

[@jameskirakosian2453]

Hey Chuck Was wandering if you are happy with your Ridgid flex shaft. Want to buy one but seeing lots of negative reviews.

[@ChuckBarron]

A roll player at best. Many trips to repair shop. When they work it great...when it does not...it sucks...when couple breaks forget about it....read instructions for sure...

[@tannerwest6823]

Don’t know if you’re still using this or not but from what I’ve experienced, you need to have the chains spaced around an inch and 3/8 apart for best results

[@nathangoins2298]

Hey Tanner, I just purchased the 204. Haven’t used it yet. I also picked up the carbide knockers. Have you used yours for clearing mainlines without running a cable machine prior? Have you cleared roots with any Flex Shaft? There’s just not much info about this available. Thanks in advance for any tips.

[@tannerwest6823]

@@nathangoins2298 I don’t own the 204 unfortunately. I just have the 102 so I don’t use it for main lines(3-4 inch). I use mine for tubs, kitchens, laundry, etc. I have cut through some roots in a floor drain with it though. I use the penetrating ball head on the end with the smooth chains most of the time. Carbide if I’m in rusty old galvanized or cast. Agreed though there isn’t much info out there on these machines. Hopefully more vids will come out of people’s experiences. I would make a in depth video on mine but I don’t have a nice camera to film or any experience with posting videos

[@ChuckBarron]

yes we still use it. Situational for sure. Thanks for tip.

[@ChuckBarron]

May have trouble with that battery operated flex. I have 306 and that joker eats em up....especially while running camera while you do it.

[@tannerwest6823]

@@ChuckBarron that 306 looks like a beast!

[@shaundonovan2193]

What are your thoughts so far on the rigid pipe snake?

[@ChuckBarron]

jury still out.

[@kenenos6520]

What brand of wrench are you using? Gear wrench or another?

[@ChuckBarron]

I have both...husky rachets and open end wrenches i forget the name..from sears...drawing a blank right now.

[@kenenos6520]

I picked up some nice nutdrivers from harbor freight Sunday. Hollow shaft like the Klein’s. But only $15.00 with a coupon. And they rotate to t handle. Very well made. Lifetime warranty too. I find myself going to Harbor Freight for tools more and more. I have had no complaints with the quality.

[@brezzz0077]

I'm not sold on that flexshaft yet, what do you think?

[@davidmoulton5422]

I agree I am not sold on it either

[@rickw4160]

it seems safer, less likely to pinch and grab a glove. cleaner, maybe, depends if the front is sealed. but it might not flex quite as well, and if you get a cut in the jacket, it will fill up with crap you can't rinse out. not certain yet!

[@ChuckBarron]

same. me either.

[@ChuckBarron]

I agree.

[@ChuckBarron]

ya....the push is so so...loose some power with the flex shaft.

[@VT-kh7uf]

Nice s-trap! Does is stink in there?

[@ChuckBarron]

We repipe it and added auto vent. works great now.

[@chuckem]

san t's laying down are code out there?

[@ChuckBarron]

nothing code about this plumbing work..all replaced.

[@chuckem]

Chuck Barron that’s right chuck!

[@jasongundrum9858]

CB1 is the crawl space master

[@ChuckBarron]

Undergrounds are my friend.

[@kevinruggerio1796]

Been there, done that!! Not a fun Saturday!! The only good thing about it is the pay rate for Saturday 🤑🤑

[@kevinruggerio1796]

Spoke to soon, see you Monday or Tuesday for the finish. Nice job CB

[@ChuckBarron]

Its done! ha

[@ChuckBarron]

Repipe!!

[@toddcook2016]

I feel bad for u cb no fun at all I would have lost it when the braided hose popped out of the pipe count to 100

[@throttlebottle5906]

priceless! someone forgot to "brain" before cranking it on lol. I hate when that happens, but at least it wasn't poo water spray :))

[@ChuckBarron]

I did it twice.....lol. pissed me off....

[@ChuckBarron]

two times a lady on that hose line.

[@toddcook2016]

don't feel to bad couple of yrs ago at a house to replace a broken pop up had no bucket with me carefully unhooked the trap bend and poured it in the sink with the homeowner watching not a gold star moment

[@ericmurphy8773]

Hey Chuck just wondering how you like the flexshaft ,and how much do you charge up north to clear a kitchen line I'm down south in NC

[@ChuckBarron]

Flex a role player at best for me. Thats what it has shown me thus far.

[@JerryRousPlumbing]

Hey Chuck I know you keep saying your training your son but it seems you do all the work. Same here.

[@ChuckBarron]

Man with college and the part time part time work and having to get it done. It can be a time factor too. I actually hired a couple guys so I can focus on training come May 15 and CB2 is full time. Drain cleaning gonna be a big crash course for sure.. Thanks Jerry

[@Richard-qg7sz]

I am sure retirement crossed you mind several times during that job.

[@ChuckBarron]

everyday when i walk in the firehouse...3.5 years to go and Im outta here.

[@brian2100]

Is it worth buying the 102

[@anthonys.5653]

Those types of calls always come in on a Saturday.

[@ChuckBarron]

ya...i was sure no worries...bam! it got me..3 saturdays in a row now.

[@SaintlySaavy]

Seriously

[@robfahey1349]

Man where's the young bucks to do that crawling around lol. I've done that with spraying myself with water had a clogged aerator in a faucet and soaking in clr and I forgot and turned on the sink lol hose sprayed me good. Be careful under that sink with the electrical that in itself is a code violation cant change bx to romex, romex is suppose to be direct run from panel.

[@ChuckBarron]

man all kind of violations including AB playing i missed your call daddio...lol

[@robfahey1349]

@@ChuckBarron lol AB

[@joseborges1222]

Que bola chuck the best plumber

[@ChuckBarron]

far from it but we trying to better ourselves each day.

[@davidmoulton5422]

Chuck that job was definitely the ugly thanks for sharing looking forward to the replumb what is your honest opinion on that tool a flex shaft

[@ChuckBarron]

repipe is done. No films. Just smooth draining sinks into two inch pipe. I may get some shots Wednesday of finished product.

[@1stchoicejohn]

I would have highly recommended a re pipe.

[@ChuckBarron]

real time repipe in progress.

[@brian2100]

Has the 102 ever broke on you

[@peterboissiere9684]

U have some bad plumbers in NJ.

[@ChuckBarron]

Shhhhh don't tell no one. lol. we changed it all out. we golden now.

[@PlumbingExplained]

I just bought this machine do you like it? My Spartan’s were stolen a few months back when I was going through chemo… I hope i didnt make a mistake buying this thing...

[@ChuckBarron]

role players for sure...i do have 306 and thats a beast.

[@sheilag9345]

What is your connection to the Fire department ? I hear the references all the time and I'm curious.

[@sekseemarcuskidd]

Hes a firefighter. When hes not fighting water he is fighting fire

[@ChuckBarron]

22 years as a career here in Atlantic City....3 to go and I can retire with 25 years of service...

[@ChuckBarron]

Yes Sir.

[@tracymbrooks]

@@ChuckBarron Wow 23 years in ACFD Outstanding. I am from AC. I did 21 years for the City at the ACPD Radio Shop. My uncle "Charles Tommy Thatch" had the intersection of Indiana and Grant (Sta 9) named after him 2 years ago. I watched this video and the other 2 on the gas line install for that pool heater nice.

[@anthonycontreras5613]

good luck

[@ChuckBarron]

so so after testing live. a role player for sure.

[@juanvenegas4322]

Hey chuck I was wondering if you could do a review on your milwaukee 15 in tote and what tools you carry in it. Huge fan, love the vids!

[@ChuckBarron]

Thanks juan. I put that on the to do list.

[@joekatz7819]

I feel your pain been there

[@ChuckBarron]

painful but grateful...ha

[@duanedhillon8908]

A santee on its back is a no no............

[@ChuckBarron]

NO BUENO! A repipe a coming Monday/Teusday

[@duanedhillon8908]

@@ChuckBarron a suggestion for an episode could be to lay out some fittings in your shop explaining the proper position for a wye, or med sweep vs long sweep etc.

[@ChuckBarron]

true.......thanks duane. especially after all them tee's on back, and last tee in the line so no bueno...lol

[@jeffreykreft5442]

Hi Chuck, great video as always, heard in the video did you have stress test done? Hope everything is ok, hey one of the benefits of getting old, and yes it sucks! What do you think of the rigid machine? I like my K40, and my super vee, have done me well all these years, but always looking to buy tools to make my life easier! I always explain to the customer who has an issue like this with old lines, that they are better off taking care of it now rather than later. It really sucks for them you know having to spend allot of money to fix these old pipes, but usually they do it after I explain to them that it will run better in the long run and actually save them money on having to have these lines snaked all the time.

[@ChuckBarron]

ya he got taken a while back. the plumber should of cut old the old stuff....dam shame and the sink work not so nice.

[@jeffreykreft5442]

Chuck Barron yes but that is going to make your work shine!

[@dumdiversaspapalbull1452]

“Dad assed plumbing” all over the house. Whenever a man offers one of his beers, it’s an insult to not take it. Just like a southern woman offering her sweet tea. They all think there’s is the best. JSMH! Everyime I see you fooling with that s-trap and hose bibb kitchen sink assembly, I just hear the Hindenburg announcer in my head. He did all of that mess.

[@ChuckBarron]

lol

[@megaertzmusic]

Call me old school but I still prefer my #Spartandrainmachine

[@ChuckBarron]

roger that.

[@1stchoicejohn]

That kitchen sink didn’t have any vent. I would have told them that we need to re plumb it

[@ChuckBarron]

done!

[@beotheguitarist]

Chuck is the best! Love the HD camera, but I miss the background music like you used to have!

[@ChuckBarron]

I hit you up with some tunes.....been pressed for time but i love me some back ground too.

[@lethpearson2098]

Finally a real video with the flex shaft! How do your customers feel about you filming?

[@ChuckBarron]

flex is up in the air with me still....I tell customers I film everything. They are cool with it. I rarely show them or any personal stuff just everyday plumbing.

[@johnkrim8377]

Should have taken the end off the snake and see if you could have got thru with just the cable. The galvanized and cast iron are original, I wonder if the two hydraulic jacks holding the floor up are too? I bet you can't count all the code violations in that house on all your fingers and toes. You need a general super - vee with a 5/16 cable , never failed me and wore out 3 or 4 in my career.

[@ChuckBarron]

I have a general....small drum machine. not sure model. She a dream but i had to try my new toy....in the end we repiped all 2" drain into new 4x 2 wye yesterday. Well them jacks..I was like ok..don't even sneeze near them. ha.

[@traebagley]

You think the 102 is for show? I just got mine. Only machine that can clean wall to wall for a decent price AND my last job that ol girl made it through a 1 1/4” galvanized true 90. The only other machines I know that can do that will only punch a dime sized hole through the sludge and scale. I’m very impressed.... but only 3 jobs in. Hell the first job we couldn’t get a clog from two toilets coming into a tee upstairs. Snake would go in one flange out the other. Hopped up on the roof with my 102 and she went right down and opened it up in 3” pipe. Not even meant to do that size and first day on the job she did it. You must be real picky with your equipment 😂

[@ChuckBarron]

Role player for me. I just got my k9-102 stuck in a 111/2 iron pipe line....when in no problem. did no clear.....got stuck in drain on a slap....had to jack up floor. Line was not broken it was just stuck in. I had to cut the line. Lost 6 ft of cable. retrieved it when we opened floor. I have had some bad luck. Love the machine but a role player for me from my experiences...Maybe the tide will turn for me.

[@MikeSmith-er7sz]

I was considering buying a Flex shaft until I watched a few of your videos, seems like it has limitations

[@ChuckBarron]

For sure. Not ready for the big leagues yet. There are other companies with same technology such as picote

[@brian2100]

I got a 204 4 sale

[@brian2100]

Works great

[@shaundonovan2193]

CB2 and Angelo now demanding 1-1/2 on Saturdays? Where's your help bro! haha

[@ChuckBarron]

playing dodge dad....gonna hammer them when i see them.

[@mikev.1034]

How many “F BOMBS” would you have dropped if the home owner wasn’t there??? 🤬😄

[@ChuckBarron]

This joker turned into a repipe.

[@Vaticider69]

I hate drain cleaning, especially secondary lines.... can always tell when you get aggravated, F bombs start to sneak out on camera.. In happier news Milwaukee is finally putting out an 18v fuel car charger.....

[@ChuckBarron]

Fbombs were about to be on sale then..lol

[@throttlebottle5906]

I prefer to clean them with a sawzall and new pipe lol

[@Rsc1970]

I see an s trap!

[@ChuckBarron]

I spy Code Book Violation!!

[@markhill4419]

ILLEGAL in our area s traps like that

[@tomdale1313]

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[@ChuckBarron]

Tom your a man of much info...love it.

[@brewmule6799]

😴

[@robertlukenbill5681]

S trap wow!!

[@ChuckBarron]

s for super

[@1stchoicejohn]

Got to love snaking in scrawl space. Not.

[@ChuckBarron]

the only reason I did it was because it was sorta easy...

[@fujow111]

Give it the old gundy

[@ChuckBarron]

and a skud missile

[@JoeL-tv9id]

Don't think a plumber did that. The home owner probaly used the Gardner in the winter and blame it on the last plumber. Thats why we have codes. the home owner deserves a big FAT bill to correct this problem.

[@ChuckBarron]

repipe being done as we speak. We doing it right.

[@brewmule6799]

You can’t spell Jersey without an S “trap” 😂

[@ChuckBarron]

lol

[@JW-zs1pz]

If this guy was on it he would have looked under the house 1st to know what he is in for with the galvee pipe and cast iron corrosion fittings. REPIPE TIME all the way. Those pipes will weigh 4 times what they were when new, filled with corrosion. Bid for new pipe, the 100 would get thru or you could have already have your bid done for the owner, to accept or reject. Get er done!!

[@ChuckBarron]

This guy did go under house after machine could not pass certain point. Iron pipe tee on its back. repiped also. Good eye plumber

[@JW-zs1pz]

@@ChuckBarron He was lucky he did not get stuck or hit an old drum trap. I looked up the Rigid stuff the k1500 and 5208 honestly look like overpriced crap. Spartan all the way.

[@hogdokhogdok6655]

😃

[@robertbritton9674]

I hate when my wife pours grease and food down the sink drain. It will eventually clog up! I tell her to run real hot water down the drain from time to time!

[@chachitheplumbinginvestor8115]

Hey Chuck, I love all your videos. They help me a lot as a young plumber. I was wondering if you could check out my first plumbing video of me soldering for the first time. Thank you :)

[@ChuckBarron]

Im on chachi..

[@chasewilliams9546]

Bladder that bish, sell them on a re-pipe or spot repair. If it happens once, it'll happen again till you fix it. Get em open, and give them the option to fix it. Dont shop out of your own wallet, let them make the decision. How long were you on that job? Watched cause I was this curious about the flex shaft for indoor drains. Think I'm gonna stick with the k400, and my old trusty bladder.

[@colorsisters7292]

This was hard to watch. Bad diagnosis cut the line at the main? Was the main clogged? Sold this poor guy a new line because he didn't know better 👎

[@ChuckBarron]

Emilio, Now thats a big negative. We nailed this. We never bullshit our customers. The plumbing never lies dawg.

[@waynegaither6201]

That looked like a pain in the ass

[@megaertzmusic]

Now that’s a shitty kitchen sink drain installation if I ever saw one

[@ChuckBarron]

ya. we repiped it.

[@MyKaraokeBand]

Gotta love that customer who watches you suffer. Great composure, but your technique is questionable.

[@ChuckBarron]

yes sir

[@joemothadots857]

good example of an s trap ....... no good

[@1stchoicejohn]

So much wrong with the original plumbing.

[@ChuckBarron]

Bingo! repipe in progress.

[@floydalbright1214]

Anybody that would hook up a continuous waste and a s trap with or without a disposal doesn't know much about plumbing. This system is a joke.

[@ChuckBarron]

getting all changed monday..a disgrace..guy got short changed for sure two years ago.

[@davidmoulton5422]

@@ChuckBarron go with the age old saying buy once çry once

[@ChuckBarron]

oh i like that one....

[@JW-zs1pz]

One handed drain cleaning with a drill for 1.5 pipes ok, I can see that. 4 inch masinline with a drill, your out of your mind!!!!! Give me a pair of Spartans all day long and twice on Sunday a 300 and 100!!! Looking kind of flimsy for bigger pipes and with a drill one handed as your interface, I dont think so, when you need 80 or 115 fr to get the the tap. I'll pass for now.

[@ChuckBarron]

Jw, a new toy has to be tested in real world. I do have k1500 and ridgid 5208. I have never used a spartan but I know they are beast mode also.

[@JW-zs1pz]

@@ChuckBarron Yo Chuck, 1st hand review of the new Rigid stuff, It sucks badly when put to the test and gets stuck in the 90's and basically sucks to use in the practical world of drain cleaning. Spartan drain cleaning machines save not only time and money but helps the tech not wear himself out through out the day. Sorry, Rigid drain cleaning stuff in my opinion needs serious design work to become effective on a Professional level. The only thing I really like is the Camera Scopes and locators that Rigid has, that's it. SPARTAN 300 and 100 are the "shiznit" of drain cleaning. I mean they rock the house in a BIG WAY, if you don't have one, GET ONE!!!! You will thank me later, they are well worth what you pay for them. Unlike Rigid shit drain machines, not even a close second in performance on the job.

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One handed drain cleaning with a drill for 1.5 pipes ok, I can see that. 4 inch mainline with a drill, your out of your mind!!!!! Give me a pair of Spartans all day long and twice on Sunday a 300 and 100!!! Looking kind of flimsy for bigger pipes and with a drill one handed as your interface, I dont think so, when you need 80 or 115 fr to get the the tap. I'll pass for now.

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Jw, a new toy has to be tested in real world. I do have k1500 and ridgid 5208. I have never used a spartan but I know they are beast mode also.

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@@ChuckBarron Well, Chuck Barron, I have used both and on every kind of drain u can think of. By far the Spartan 100 and 300 are way more durable/dependable and out perform anything out there on the market. They cost more and they make me more money cause they do more what they do and do it faster. You can have the Rigid snake stuff, most of it is crap. Rigid = Extra Time on the job! Spartan does not. Spartan's are better in every way I can think of for a professional drain cleaner. The Rigid camera is another story and is much like the Spartan stuff, It makes me money!