Toilet Auger Bulb Head vs Drop Head??? - Plumbing Zone

pitch · 02-03-2010, 01:07 PM

Was wondering if anyone can tell me the real difference between using a toilet auger with a bulb head verses a drop head. I was looking at a Ridgid K-6 and could have picked either of the heads. Really had no idea as to why I would choose one over the other. Also, this will be my first 6 foot "teletube". They seem pretty neat is there any negatives that I should be aware of? --- Opinions on which is better between Generals 6 ft verses the Ridgid K-6?

Thanks

ChrisConnor · 02-03-2010, 02:13 PM

Get both the bulb head and the drop head from General.
The drop head is a little better at grabbing objects.
I don't like the Ridgid closet auger. It seems to be lacking something in function, but what, I don't know.

UnclogNH · 02-03-2010, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisConnor

Get both the bulb head and the drop head from General.
The drop head is a little better at grabbing objects.
I don't like the Ridgid closet auger. It seems to be lacking something in function, but what, I don't know.

The General is the only way to go both drop head and bulb. Use drop head 98% of the time

The Ridgid K-6 has this feature built into it called " It SUCKS"Don't like it very much.

I bought one because I forgot my General at home. The K-6 stay's in the shed as a sad reminder of $55 bucks wasted at Home Chepo.

1703 · 02-03-2010, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisConnor

Get both the bulb head and the drop head from General.
The drop head is a little better at grabbing objects.
I don't like the Ridgid closet auger. It seems to be lacking something in function, but what, I don't know.

That's exactly where I'm at. Some stools like one, some like the other.

Skip the ridgid.

I also sharpen the point to help grab the shampoo bottles, hair curlers, etc.

rocksteady · 02-03-2010, 04:02 PM

Get both if you can, like has been said already. If you can only afford one buy the drop head from General. I'm using a Ridgid bulb head right now because my General drop head walked off some months ago. The General is way better in my opinion, just a better feel. The drop heads are much better at grabbing and retrieving stuff or cutting through that brand new bar of soap or roll of toilet paper that fell in.

Paul

TheMaster · 02-03-2010, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rocksteady

Get both if you can, like has been said already. If you can only afford one buy the drop head from General. I'm using a Ridgid bulb head right now because my General drop head walked off some months ago. The General is way better in my opinion, just a better feel. The drop heads are much better at grabbing and retrieving stuff or cutting through that brand new bar of soap or roll of toilet paper that fell in.

Paul

I too use the general closet auger

SlickRick · 02-03-2010, 05:42 PM

General here.

Flyin Brian · 02-03-2010, 05:50 PM

General, i have one that has the shape of a "drop head" but does not drop,it is ok but i like the bulb head beter,also i have a Marco with drop head that is ok.

fhrace · 02-04-2010, 12:38 AM

Just out of curiosity whats the difference between the rigid and the general. I use the rigid and never have used the general

rocksteady · 02-04-2010, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by fhrace

Just out of curiosity whats the difference between the rigid and the general. I use the rigid and never have used the general

I like the handle on the General better. The General's just feel better to me. I haven't been using the Ridgid for very long but it just has that second class feel to it. Plus, it's a bulb head and my General was a drop.

Paul

02-03-2010, 01:07 PM	#1
pitch Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central Minnesota Posts: 28 My Photos	Toilet Auger Bulb Head vs Drop Head??? Was wondering if anyone can tell me the real difference between using a toilet auger with a bulb head verses a drop head. I was looking at a Ridgid K-6 and could have picked either of the heads. Really had no idea as to why I would choose one over the other. Also, this will be my first 6 foot "teletube". They seem pretty neat is there any negatives that I should be aware of? --- Opinions on which is better between Generals 6 ft verses the Ridgid K-6? Thanks

02-03-2010, 04:02 PM	#5
rocksteady Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Paso Robles, Ca. Posts: 3,367 My Photos	Get both if you can, like has been said already. If you can only afford one buy the drop head from General. I'm using a Ridgid bulb head right now because my General drop head walked off some months ago. The General is way better in my opinion, just a better feel. The drop heads are much better at grabbing and retrieving stuff or cutting through that brand new bar of soap or roll of toilet paper that fell in. Paul __________________ Rocksteady Plumbing Serving San Luis Obispo County (805) 237-7625 (ROCK) http://rocksteadyplumbing.com/

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02-03-2010, 02:13 PM	#2
ChrisConnor Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,254 My Photos	Get both the bulb head and the drop head from General. The drop head is a little better at grabbing objects. I don't like the Ridgid closet auger. It seems to be lacking something in function, but what, I don't know.

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SlickRick Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gilmer, Texas Posts: 8,027 My Photos	General here.

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Flyin Brian Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 353 My Photos	General, i have one that has the shape of a "drop head" but does not drop,it is ok but i like the bulb head beter,also i have a Marco with drop head that is ok.

02-04-2010, 12:38 AM	#9
fhrace Plumbing Apprentice Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 145 My Photos	Just out of curiosity whats the difference between the rigid and the general. I use the rigid and never have used the general