Spartan 300 can you use a 100 drum

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rooterboy

Discussion Starter · Apr 18, 2022

Hi Can you use a Spartan 100 drum on a Spartan 300 machine? If so any special bracket or adaptor? thanks David

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MACPLUMB777

· #2 · Apr 18, 2022

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rooterboy

Discussion Starter · #3 · Apr 18, 2022

Thanks Jerry

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WashingtonPlung

· #4 · Apr 22, 2022

rooterboy said:
Hi Can you use a Spartan 100 drum on a Spartan 300 machine? If so any special bracket or adaptor? thanks David

Of course now i read this. My work just bought me a model 100. We already have a 300. I could carry one less snake on my truck

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Cuda

· #5 · Apr 28, 2022

I thought about getting the adapter for my 300 but I like the weight of the 100 and I have a strange feeling the 300 would be a little too aggressive on the smaller cable. And space in the van is precious but the difference between a 100 drum and a complete 100 machine I chose the whole machine. Just how I made my choice.

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thumper

· #6 · 23 d ago

I’ve been running 100’ in my 300 for years, beats carry a 2nd drum. Yes it’s very heavy, I take the drum off when loading it in my van. The problem is when the cable gets older, it doesn’t wind up nicely in the drum taking up more space. This makes the cable get stuck coming out or harder to wind up the last few feet.
Spartans are for sure heavy bastards, but also built like a tank. I have no choice , as it’s what my company buys. The good thing is that my company doesn’t complain when I ask for new cables.

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Cavemanbrain

· #7 · 21 d ago

thumper said:
I’ve been running 100’ in my 300 for years, beats carry a 2nd drum. Yes it’s very heavy, I take the drum off when loading it in my van. The problem is when the cable gets older, it doesn’t wind up nicely in the drum taking up more space. This makes the cable get stuck coming out or harder to wind up the last few feet.
Spartans are for sure heavy bastards, but also built like a tank. I have no choice , as it’s what my company buys. The good thing is that my company doesn’t complain when I ask for new cables.

We have a 100 sitting on a shelf, and I don’t know if it’s broken or what, but whenever I ask about it I get a “don’t bother” answer.
Are they that good? I already have a General pedal auger, a Ridgid drill auger, and a k400, so I haven’t really pursued it.

I love the Spartan 300 though, I call it the Bodega buster because it’s the only thing I can squeeze into a bodega bathroom to clear a line.

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skoronesa

· #8 · 20 d ago

Cavemanbrain said:
..... I already have a General pedal auger,......

I'm just picturing you on a bicycle hooked up to a drum snake.

Please do explain what a "Pedal Auger" is.

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Cavemanbrain

· #9 · 20 d ago

skoronesa said:
I'm just picturing you on a bicycle hooked up to a drum snake.

Please do explain what a "Pedal Auger" is.

Must just be what we refer to it as at my company, General Drain Rooter PH, as opposed to the K45, which we refer to as the hand auger or drill auger.

The pedal powered auger is how the Amish get down.

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skoronesa

· #10 · 20 d ago

Cavemanbrain said:
Must just be what we refer to it as at my company, General Drain Rooter PH, as opposed to the K45, which we refer to as the hand auger or drill auger.

The pedal powered auger is how the Amish get down.

You have a Drain Rooter PH? Do you like it?

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Cavemanbrain

· #11 · 20 d ago

skoronesa said:
You have a Drain Rooter PH? Do you like it?

It has it’s place, it’s more nimble than the k400, spins like hell, so it’s good on grease, but I only have 25ft of cable on it, so it’s only good for short runs

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skoronesa

· #12 · 20 d ago

Cavemanbrain said:
It has it’s place, it’s more nimble than the k400, spins like hell, so it’s good on grease, but I only have 25ft of cable on it, so it’s only good for short runs

Do you have a Mini-Jetter? I haven't run a cable down a kitchen sink drain in about 6 years since we got the Mini-Jetter. I use it multiple times a week and love it. Always a perfectly clean drain and it goes down 1-1/2" galv. drains at least as easy as a cable. It also really impresses the customer and makes them glad they called a professional. Homeowners and their Handyman don't have anything like the Mini-Jetter.

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Debo22

· #13 · 20 d ago

skoronesa said:
Do you have a Mini-Jetter? I haven't run a cable down a kitchen sink drain in about 6 years since we got the Mini-Jetter. I use it multiple times a week and love it. Always a perfectly clean drain and it goes down 1-1/2" galv. drains at least as easy as a cable. It also really impresses the customer and makes them glad they called a professional. Homeowners and their Handyman don't have anything like the Mini-Jetter.

Which mini jetter are you using? The General in the diamond plate box?

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Cavemanbrain

· #14 · 20 d ago

skoronesa said:
Do you have a Mini-Jetter? I haven't run a cable down a kitchen sink drain in about 6 years since we got the Mini-Jetter. I use it multiple times a week and love it. Always a perfectly clean drain and it goes down 1-1/2" galv. drains at least as easy as a cable. It also really impresses the customer and makes them glad they called a professional. Homeowners and their Handyman don't have anything like the Mini-Jetter.

I have one, I’ve had mixed results, sometimes it’s just what I need though. I don’t like using it until I’ve at least partially opened the line. Lately I’ve been using the flexshaft on greasy kitchen lines with great results and less setup than the mini jetter.

what are you using for a nozzle on yours?

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skoronesa

· #15 · 20 d ago

Debo22 said:
Which mini jetter are you using? The General in the diamond plate box?

Yes, the JM-1000 Mini-Jetter. Is there another Mini-Jetter?

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skoronesa

· #16 · 20 d ago

Cavemanbrain said:
I have a lot of success with it if it’s a partial clog, otherwise I’m catching water in a bucket.
Sometimes if it’s really bad I’ll open it up with a snake then run that through.
When I’ve needed it though it’s been the only thing that will do. Sink drain full of grease and metal shavings at a machinist plant, a galvanized

I have one, I’ve had mixed results, sometimes it’s just what I need though. I don’t like using it until I’ve at least partially opened the line. Lately I’ve been using the flexshaft on greasy kitchen lines with great results and less setup than the mini jetter.

what are you using for a nozzle on yours?

Yes, you will get water back until you get it unclogged. I keep three pieces of 1-1/2" PVC in the box with ferncos. One has a female adapter on the end. I can screw that onto a trap adapter or I just cut the trap off and use a fernco. Extend the pipe out from under the cabinet so it rests on the edge of your bucket. I keep a few 45s/90s in the box too and just push them together.

www.plumbingzone.com

Your experience or thoughts on the General Wire JM-1000...

Since not a lot of info is circulating I revive the topic again. I'm about to pull the trigger on one, the purpose for me would be to upsell and clean kitchen lines from grease once I've unclogged it. The issue is that will it go through several 1 1/2" vent 90s it's a real plague here, even...

www.plumbingzone.com

www.plumbingzone.com

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Shadyear

· #17 · 20 d ago

My k400 only comes off the truck

skoronesa said:
Yes, the JM-1000 Mini-Jetter. Is there another Mini-Jetter?

Gorlits makes a mini jetter as well it has a hose real attacment that makes it pretty easy to manage the hose in a tigh spot

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skoronesa

· #18 · 19 d ago

Shadyear said:
My k400 only comes off the truck

Gorlits makes a mini jetter as well it has a hose real attacment that makes it pretty easy to manage the hose in a tigh spot

I found the GO1500A. It is listed as a 2HP, 19.1Amp motor. Doesn't say if it's 115v or 230v. I would guess 115v at that Amp rating. Might be hard not to trip a breaker.

It can probably be rewired for 230v. I have often thought about getting a 230v jetter and making up an extension cord to use a dryer/oven/range outlet. Most homes this would probably work ok, not sure all customers would find this acceptable though. I probably wouldn't use it except for some niche cases. I have a nice 3HP motor from a large air handler that was only installed a few months before the whole unit was replaced. I think it has a 1" shaft. Might be a neat little project to find a big gas pressure washer that had a bad engine and try the motor on it.

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Shadyear

· #19 · 19 d ago

skoronesa said:
I found the GO1500A. It is listed as a 2HP, 19.1Amp motor. Doesn't say if it's 115v or 230v. I would guess 115v at that Amp rating. Might be hard not to trip a breaker.

It can probably be rewired for 230v. I have often thought about getting a 230v jetter and making up an extension cord to use a dryer/oven/range outlet. Most homes this would probably work ok, not sure all customers would find this acceptable though. I probably wouldn't use it except for some niche cases. I have a nice 3HP motor from a large air handler that was only installed a few months before the whole unit was replaced. I think it has a 1" shaft. Might be a neat little project to find a big gas pressure washer that had a bad engine and try the motor on it.

That would be cool, its 115v ive never tripped a breaker with one, ive used it a few times

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rooterboy

Discussion Starter · #20 · 17 d ago

Bodega Bathroom

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