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time for a new machine

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#1 ·
i bought my first machine as a used rental tool from home depot the electric eel model r ,but i think its time to upgrade! i would like to get something with a closed drum (so that its a bit cleaner)and auto feed ...manual cable feed is hard ass work at times!my electric eel has been a great sturdy machine ive had it about 6 years ,does anyone have an opinion on the rigid k-750 thats what im thinking about getting i can buy one in town with 100ft of 3/4 cable for about 1800$.and then pick up an extra 75ft of cable of the internet for about 280ish.any insight on rigid cable stregnth and overall durability of machines would be appreciated
 
#4 ·
I'm selling a Duracable DM175 with an extra drum and feeder. I'm the only guy who used it. Real nice shape. PM me if interested. I'm asking 1500 plus shipping. I'll take pics if you like.

Honestly, the only reason why I'm selling it is because it's heavy. I opted for a Spartan 2001 because it disassembles easier.


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#5 ·
The 750 is an ok machine. I had to use one for about three years and if you aren't paying attention it's a btch. In my opinion 175' of 3/4 is beyond its effective capability. 150' of 5/8 is bad enough. I did run 200' of 5/8 once in a line with no bends and that really sucked. Every once in a while I see a nearly new 750 on Craigslist for about $800. I have one as a backup just in case my 300 goes down, but I wouldn't want one as a primary ever again.
 
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