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
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.
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.
@fat pad there cant be much difference between the 750 and the k-7500 they both use the same cable and 7500 might have a bit more horsepower but there virtually the same right?
I've cleaned 1000's of drains with a name brand 1/2 hp, 100' 5/8" cable machine. We use Speedrooters but the power and size is plenty. Not to small and not to big (heavy). Beyond that the customer has a really big problem.
Weight factor is why I use sectionals. I have the K-60 on board but if it even slightly looks bad I bring out the Dreel.
( go back and look it up in the archives )
To old to drag a drum down stairs. Up is even worse.
are you a nyc guy drain pro? if so do u have any special tricks on getting past those house traps?i hate them alot we have them in the old midtown houses in kansas city
I would say the 300 is the way to go. my buddy has a 750 and if the cable isn't replaced VERY often then it flip in the drum constantly. That being said he has used it for years. look around and you might get lucky and find a 300 cheaper used.
My 300 just ran me 2495 with 100' of .55. That's only 700 more than he wants to spend, might be worth the extra money.
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