Ridgid K-400 Autofeed | Demonstration Drain Sewer Snake

At 6.7 amps and 45 pounds, with a capacity of a 100' of 3/8" Diameter Cable or 75' of 1/2" Diameter Cable, the K-400 is perfect for cleaning 1"-3" pipes of everything but roots. This video was made by www.seattlenicetoolrental.com - hope it helps. A demonstration of the K-400 is at • Ridgid K-400 with Auto...

[@yocz2007]

i've been using one of these for two years but to day i learned afew tricks to day.Thanks for your tuto!

[@robertrhodes20]

Thanks man!

[@seattledelgado7735]

Nothing you can use, the auto feed is fucking worthless

[@johntran9131]

Thank you for the video, very useful information. I noticed you move to forward and reverse back and forth on the fly as pert of the operation without stopping the drum from spinning. Is that ok to do?

[@robertrhodes20]

Yes, the lever on it is meant to do that. Glance at the manual and you will see what I am saying because you do not use the actual forward and reverse button but only the handle lever that allows you to do so while working to go back and forth on a trouble spot when necessary.

[@johntran9131]

@@robertrhodes20 Thank you for the reply. I thought all this time, I should release the foot press every time I need to move the lever.

[@woolyfuzzy]

Great video, thank you! I'm thinking about upgrading from a 3/8" to a 1/2" because I mostly use it for my main drains in my house. I'm also thinking about getting the autofeeder. I've been muscling it, and ya, it's not so much fun.

[@lufknuht5960]

Have you cut through roots with this? Or is it too small for that?

[@dvt6481]

Very simple and straightforward. Great review.

[@bradfuller25]

So I've been having some issues with getting the head past the p traps with this machine on 1 1/2 floor drains. I've used this machine for years on 3 1/2 cast iron floor drains with no issues, but can't get it to work well on 1 1/2 pvc floor drains. Rigid suggested I try using there drop down auger bit, which I ordered but haven't tried yet. Do you have any suggestions with using this machine on 1 1/2 pvc floor drains and getting it past the p trap without the head binding?

[@robertrhodes20]

I do not. The drop down auger bit (auger with a bearing that lets it wander around at better angles than straight) looks good in theory. Curious how you rate the build of this bit ... if they go cheap on metal or bearings it will snap in short order I think. Wish I had more ideas for you. Anyone?

[@ramondetta12]

i know the question is old but even with 3/8 cable this machine does not excel in 1 1/2 pipe, especially in a ptrap. in 2 inch pipes im confident but 1 1/2 you cant hardly get it through a short turn 90, let alone a p trap

[@MrInfoPhilly]

@@ramondetta12 This is why you use the Ridgid 55808 SINK machine., perfect for 1_1/2 and smaller drains!

[@DubDTube]

Havent even bought the machine yet and I know your video will be a huge help thx man!

[@robertrhodes20]

Thanks man. Machine is pretty simple on one level but frickin handy when you need it.

[@mrweisu]

How do you clean the cable afterwards? With Home Depot rentals, I used to just pull all of the cable out, clean it and push it back manually. Does it work on K400? Would it be very strenuous? Any better ideas? Thanks.

[@robertrhodes20]

I always kept a huge can of WD40 with the spray head (not straw) with the machine and would spray and soak the line with it after use. When you soak it, just rotate the barrel and you get good coverage. Also seemed to keep the amount of stuff that stuck to it down ... basically always greased. Does this help?

[@mrweisu]

@@robertrhodes20 Good suggestions! Will do as you said. Thanks!!!

[@chrisburge54]

Will a t-15a expander made for the T-1500 work with this T-400?

[@nadjabeganovic3537]

Molim vas dali mi možeš objasnit kako se sklapaju te masine

[@lufknuht5960]

Just how do you know when you have sent it ahead 1/4"? Do you have an advance-length per revolution calculation?

[@koreanwetty8272]

You have to feed it by tugging back or retracting with your hands feeding it about a foot at a time when you meet blockage you pull about an inch and slowly feed back then pull pack an inch and feed slowly there really is no measurement just your judgement

[@nicooh3580]

For sewet water collecting in drum, would it be wise to drill a small weephole in the drum?

[@robertrhodes20]

You could but when it spins you would create sewer water rainbows and water would go everywhere ... and you better hope the hole ends up on the bottom. Better to lean it forward and dump it I think. I also keep a can of WD40 and spray it regularly when Im done ... after I clean it down. This works in my opinion.

[@OutLookerDev]

So I need help. How do you reset it after over extending it??

[@robertrhodes20]

Id follow the steps of replacing the cable on pg 18 ... www.manualslib.com/manual/1178457/Ridgid-K-400.html?page=18#manual

[@Bodtec66]

Thanks for the video Robert! Any suggestions for a residential unit to own for periodic rooting without breaking the bank? Thank You!

[@robertrhodes20]

Im afraid this is it, especially with the auto reverse. Get cheaper and you get what you pay for. The problem is Ridgid has a great reputation for plumbing equipment ... maybe someone who isn't selling a product has a different and valuable opinion on a comparable product that is cheaper?

[@robertrhodes20]

Also, consider a power pressure system ... commonly called a jetter ... they are slick but you got to access on the downhill side in my opinon and be careful around clay and what not.

[@ShowemRight]

also, where the motor and drum is linked up, is it turning the drum by belt, chain and sprocket, or direct drive?

[@robertrhodes20]

Belt. Pg 15 of the manual. cdn2.ridgid.com/resources/media?key=57f0a824-d594-45a9-8096-0e5676945dc0&languageCode=en&countryCode=US&type=document

[@MrInfoPhilly]

Drum by belt and a belt tensioner

[@ShowemRight]

Sir, how is The Ridgid K-400 holding up so far? Great Presentation, Thanx.

[@robertrhodes20]

The design is kind of bullet proof. Engine, belt, cable and guides. No problems yet ... Id expect to replace brushes soon on electric engine. In my opinion its a solid piece of equipment ...

[@doxx2427]

@@robertrhodes20 OK 7 years later. Still going strong? I recently purchased one from Amazon but I haven't received it yet.

[@robertrhodes20]

@@doxx2427 The plastic wheels failed … found replacement with a steel rimmed wheels a very good idea.

[@jupitercyclops6521]

@Robert Rhodes Are there replacements for what the drum rotates on / the place the cable pases through ? Mine has a wobble & is about to fail I've been using it steady for 5- 10 years Very happy with it except that plastic piece

[@equallywrong]

Auto-feed is for wimps. I, sir, am a wimp ... when it comes to manual labor.

[@Palmese12]

My question is how did you get your dog to stay asleep the whole time?lol

[@robertrhodes20]

LOL. That's a Catahoula Hound mix (I believe lab) and like most hounds, he can sleep for days then just get up and go. Ive had a lot of dogs in my life but none as calm and easy as that one. Classic background spot man. Thanks for making me laugh.

[@Palmese12]

@@robertrhodes20 I have a border collie and he cant sit still for more than 5 sec lol. Great vid btw!

[@林煜-t2b]

:( I just brought a K400 product today. And so far there is missing parts of saws. Very disappointed. .

[@robertrhodes20]

Sorry man, I don't represent the company, just use the tools and got all the parts when I got mine ...

[@林煜-t2b]

Thank you for your post. I went to Home Depot and exchange for a new one. And now my dad fix the house by following your steps. Thank you.

[@robertrhodes20]

@@林煜-t2b Read the manual!

[@aznablechar6513]

If you have to manually pull the lever to chew through blockage, it should not be advertised as "auto" feed

[@krakenthrottle2199]

It's got a dead mans switch. If it sucks in a glove it will stop fairly quick, just lift your foot. I have the same machine except mine doesn't have the gear on the front. I was browsing youtube looking for the machine best suited to be a sewer rooter.

[@robertrhodes20]

Yup … but if the glove catches with the weight of a full spool … hello hospital. I use their specialized gloves or severely oiled leathers ….

[@krakenthrottle2199]

@@robertrhodes20 I bet you are union and wear safety glasses and a face diaper full time too.

[@robertrhodes20]

@@krakenthrottle2199 I bet you're young, got a DUI once and don't read directions. lol.

[@krakenthrottle2199]

@@robertrhodes20 28 without even a parking ticket. But you are right I don't read directions. I try to figure it out without it first as backwards as that seems. You got 1/2. Was I right about my assumptions? I'm curious.

[@robertrhodes20]

@@krakenthrottle2199 Sorry man ... not union, not a fan of safety glasses and no face diaper ... but I do read directions and have never broken a bone ... lol

[@joet6610]

I don’t have the End piece. Dang

[@tranlongphu]

thanks for sharing. Love your vids.

[@robertrhodes20]

Thanks David ... they seem to get better and better as I get the hang of it.

[@Crysalis02010]

Thank you. Not only did I learn how to snake a drain, but learned how to better service my wife...

[@robertrhodes20]

O dear ...

[@migueldarioavilaromero2024]

Excelente presentación, si se puede ver en español llegaría a mas personas

[@koreanwetty8272]

Cuabdo sientas resistencia regresa y brevemente pa enfrente y repite! No trates de meterla mucho o forzarla deja k muerda poco a poco y por eso es pa enfrente poco para atras poco y repitir en incrementos chicos

[@MarioR23]

The way I see it, is that the autofeed feature is too slow

[@robertrhodes20]

The downside is too fast punches holes and misses things. For me, I hand feed large unobstructed sections and only use the autofeed when I feel resistance....

[@amirsyarifudin4700]

How much

[@betuna75]

Pretty cool thanks!!

[@ekosantoso1236]

Betty Valencia klu sewa pumpa untuk mfo harga berapa ???

[@squattingnomad6298]

Back off and go in, back off and go in....you sound like my wife.

[@JW-so4fc]

Your wearing the wrong type of gloves. You will lose your fingers...

[@mikereynolds6118]

Junk GO Electric Eel!!

[@nsboost]

K400... The biggest joke in the drain cleaning industry. Ridgid makes much better machines that actually have the power to chew through a real stoppage

[@lufknuht5960]

Yeah? Do they cost over $2000???

[@nicooh3580]

This a sink machine used to go down vent stacks and smaller cleanouts on sections of the house. Bigger sewer machines are for mains that would be blocked by roots. This machine isnt a joke, every tool has a purpose.