My grandpa owned a plumbing business for years. They aways had a half dozen or so K1500's out on trucks at any given time. Everyone that I know that has ever used them with any regularity swears by them.
I own and operate a Plumbing and Drain cleaning service. I just bought my 3rd Ridgid K-1500 upright version this time. I have been in business since 2001 and believe me with proper maintenance and Cable replacement these machines almost last forever. I use it at least 2 time's a day, 6 or 7 days a week. I charge $185 for a Average sewer clogg ( 1 hour or less) It also will run and they carry a 7/8" cable. In my opinion the 7/8" is better for 4" pipe
Someone else will have to answer that, I have no experience with that machine. I would think it would be a great machine for its size. Ridged makes great products.
I use this daily we use ot much differently no lead hose. But the saw tip deystroys roots on a horizontal lateral. I’ve cleaned a 6 inch catch basin lead full of roots with it. The 2 armed one that’s solid is useless you use a 3 inch with a spring after youve bored through with a lead tip. To use this machine to deal with the worst possible situations you get rid of the back hose get one guy running machine one hour rodding and one holding tail and breaking and attaching more cable. This is how we use it in a munincipality that thing is a beast
On my K50 I use an 14:56 1 1/2 PVC pipe to hold the tail. Works well and is easy to keep an eye on while running sections out. I've caught on carpet before and ever since then I've used the PVC.
I have a question relating to the K-1500 series. You showed the basic function of the lever which expands the clutch and spins the cable. Does the cable also advance or feed itself automatically into the pipe as its spinning, or does the operator have to push the cable manually into the pipe. Thanks for putting this video up and giving some tips for root cutting. If you could respond, that would help me decide. Thanks again.
also for this kind of equipment, is there also extra extension you can buy if found the length is not enough? (My sewer line is around 115 feet to main)
The line doesn't advance itself, you wouldn't want it to, you want it to go slow. You engage the clutch let it spin then stop the clutch and feed some more cable in, keep doing that. If that cable hits something hard it could break your wrist if it was feeding itself. You can buy extra cable, it comes with 105 ft and can run up to 200ft of cable. Hope this helps and thanks for your question.
+Xia Lou yes it works well on roots there are different cutter heads you can buy. But go slow if that cable hangs or bits to much it can wrap around you wrist or arm and put a major hurt on you, but it is designed for roots. Yes it can be used on clay just go slow.
Got this years ago, was ok but does not have really any push power when you out far, unlike cable machines , find the big cable clumsy to use, but the 7/8 cable must more friendly to use, any way Ridgid tips are bad in the sense there sizes are too big in a lot of cases , and not much variety in the tips , unlike the K-60 K-50 tips
Mark Hill I really like the machine, just last week I had 120 ft of cable on going through roots seemed ok to me and I've had no problem with my bits. Hey thanks for watching and commenting have a great day!!
My grandpa owned a plumbing business for years. They aways had a half dozen or so K1500's out on trucks at any given time. Everyone that I know that has ever used them with any regularity swears by them.
Absolutely a great machine
I own and operate a Plumbing and Drain cleaning service. I just bought my 3rd Ridgid K-1500 upright version this time. I have been in business since 2001 and believe me with proper maintenance and Cable replacement these machines almost last forever. I use it at least 2 time's a day, 6 or 7 days a week. I charge $185 for a Average sewer clogg ( 1 hour or less) It also will run and they carry a 7/8" cable. In my opinion the 7/8" is better for 4" pipe
What about the K-60...??? Smaller etc.
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Someone else will have to answer that, I have no experience with that machine. I would think it would be a great machine for its size. Ridged makes great products.
Julio what type of maintenance?
Thumbs up from Toledo, Ohio. Thanks for taking the time to record and share this. It was very informative and helpful.!
Thank you for taking the time to do such an informative video
I use this daily we use ot much differently no lead hose. But the saw tip deystroys roots on a horizontal lateral. I’ve cleaned a 6 inch catch basin lead full of roots with it. The 2 armed one that’s solid is useless you use a 3 inch with a spring after youve bored through with a lead tip. To use this machine to deal with the worst possible situations you get rid of the back hose get one guy running machine one hour rodding and one holding tail and breaking and attaching more cable. This is how we use it in a munincipality that thing is a beast
On my K50 I use an 14:56 1 1/2 PVC pipe to hold the tail. Works well and is easy to keep an eye on while running sections out. I've caught on carpet before and ever since then I've used the PVC.
Thank you for taking the time to explain great video.
That looks like a beast
The k-60 is easy to carry and place in back of pick-up.
Good explanation bro thank a lot
Thank you for the kind comment. Have a blessed day.
love it
I have a question relating to the K-1500 series. You showed the basic function of the lever which expands the clutch and spins the cable. Does the cable also advance or feed itself automatically into the pipe as its spinning, or does the operator have to push the cable manually into the pipe. Thanks for putting this video up and giving some tips for root cutting. If you could respond, that would help me decide. Thanks again.
No you spin the cable then stop the cable pull some out and spin it again, the cable doesn't advance itself. Hope this answer your question.
If you are using this, does it advance in the sewer line itself?
also for this kind of equipment, is there also extra extension you can buy if found the length is not enough? (My sewer line is around 115 feet to main)
The line doesn't advance itself, you wouldn't want it to, you want it to go slow. You engage the clutch let it spin then stop the clutch and feed some more cable in, keep doing that. If that cable hits something hard it could break your wrist if it was feeding itself. You can buy extra cable, it comes with 105 ft and can run up to 200ft of cable. Hope this helps and thanks for your question.
Thanks David! That makes sense! BTW, can I use this for cleaning roots? My sewer line is 4 inch clay.
+Xia Lou yes it works well on roots there are different cutter heads you can buy. But go slow if that cable hangs or bits to much it can wrap around you wrist or arm and put a major hurt on you, but it is designed for roots. Yes it can be used on clay just go slow.
Bagaimana solusinya jika, pir ridgid tersangkut di dalam pipa drain? Karena saya mengalaminya sekarang,tks
Does the K-1500 spin at 500 RPM?
Which is better. That machine or the k64
Got this years ago, was ok but does not have really any push power when you out far, unlike cable machines , find the big cable clumsy to use, but the 7/8 cable must more friendly to use, any way Ridgid tips are bad in the sense there sizes are too big in a lot of cases , and not much variety in the tips , unlike the K-60 K-50 tips
Mark Hill I really like the machine, just last week I had 120 ft of cable on going through roots seemed ok to me and I've had no problem with my bits. Hey thanks for watching and commenting have a great day!!
How do these work on soft poop stoppages
Did you get a jetter yet bought a reaper nozzle cuts roots fast
No, I’ve bought some more Milwaukee drain tools but not a jetter. I only work on my rental properties so I probably will not make that investment.
Must have spent lots of money for all of these piece of equipment?
Hever Morales there $$, they like those bits there high. Thanks for watching and commenting you have a blessed day
How much is machine
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Yes, about $5000.00 each. Minus snakes.