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5/16 in. x 75 ft. Inner Core Drop Head Cable with Rustguard

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  • Flexibility to Maneuver, Strength to Clear tough clogs
  • RUST GUARD Plated Drain Cables Provide 20X More Rust Resistance
  • Up to 3X Longer Life: Maintains Shape, Limits Kinking of Cable
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About This Product

The MILWAUKEE 5/16" x 75' Inner Core Drop Head Cables w/ RUST GUARD set a new standard in the market for rust protection, maneuverability, and durability, delivering up to 3X longer life than other drain cleaning cables. Traditional drain cables will oxidize, causing fragments of steel to erode off the cable, damaging the structural integrity and can lead to rust stains on floors and carpets surrounding the jobsite. Through a proprietary plating process, our RUST GUARD plating delivers 20X more rust resistance, protecting against metal fatigue. The unique cable wind geometry provides a stronger pull force and sustains shape. The smallest diameter connecting point and a solid polymer core provide the best maneuverability through the entire drain snake cable. All Milwaukee drain cables are compatible with Milwaukee drain cleaning machines and other professional drain machines and backed by a 2-year warranty from defect or breakage.

Highlights

  • Proprietary RUST GUARD Plating Process Delivers Best Protection Against Corrosion
  • Minimizes opportunities for rust stains on floors and carpets
  • Unique Heat Treating Delivers Higher Strength Steel
  • Controlled Torque Limits Breaking and Kinks
  • End of Cable Indicator: Approximately 3' from back end of cable
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Model # 48-53-2772

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Specifications

Dimensions: H 2.8 in, W 19.25 in, D 18.75 in

Dimensions

Cable diameter (in.)

5/16

Cable Length (ft.)

75

Product Depth (in.)

18.75 in

Product Height (in.)

2.8 in

Product Width (in.)

19.25 in

Details

Returnable

90-Day

Type

Cable

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

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Questions & Answers

i have a 2772A milwaukee m18 fuel snake , will the the 5/16 75ft drop head cable fit and work ?
ByNov 6, 2025
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Hey, Brad. Yes, the 5/16 in. x 75 ft. Inner Core Drop Head Cable with Rustguard is compatible with the Milwaukee M18 Fuel Drain Snake. The M18 Fuel Drain Snake supports 5/16 in. cables, and the 75 ft. length is within the capacity of compatible Milwaukee machines.

By|Nov 11, 2025


    I have a Vevor drain cleaner with a 100' - 1/2" cable that broke. Can I use this cable as a replacement? Can I connect 2 together to make a 100' cable? Will the Vevor cutting heads work on this cable?
    ByJul 22, 2023
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    The Milwaukee® Drain cables with RUST GUARD™ are compatible with Milwaukee® drain machines and other professional drain cleaning machines. - Milwaukee Tool, Social Team

    By|Jan 4, 2026

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      Can I add this cable to my existing switchpack for 100ft of cable or will I need to buy a singular 100 ft cable and new switchpack drum?
      ByJul 11, 2023
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      All Milwaukee® drain cables are compatible with Milwaukee® drain machines and other professional drain cleaning machines, and backed by a 2-year warranty from defect or breakage. Thank you! - Milwaukee Tool Social Team

      By|Jan 4, 2026

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        How to connect 5/16 cable more than 75 ft? In addition to the 75 feet 5/16 cable, I also have the 50 ft 3/8, but it is too big for 1 1/2 pipe turns. Please help!
        ByOct 17, 2020
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        Hi there! You need to use the Pin Key to release interlocking cable connectors. This works with our drum and sectional drain cleaning cables. A replacement Pin Key is available, search for product #48-53-2829. Additionally, our 3/8" x 50' Inner Core cable (48-53-2773) is intended for pipe sizes 2"-3". We suggest 5/16"x75' Inner core cable (48-53-2772) for pipes 1-1/4" - 2-1/2".

        By|Oct 22, 2020

          The Milwaukee representative has no idea what is the problem I was talking about. I have the pin key, the flex end of the 75 feet 5/16 cable is fixed, then how can you use the key to detach the head of the 5/16 cable. My question is how to connect a 2nd 5/16 cable when my 75 feet 5/16 cable is not long enough but 3/8 cable is too stiff to go through like 1 1/2 pipes.

          By|Oct 22, 2020


            The cable i got with my m18 snake doesnt have an attachment end for the medium 5 piece attachment kit i bought. Does this have attachment end for different heads?
            ByMar 10, 2020
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            The picture is not right. One of the pictures below is right. The end is a fixed flexible head, which is good enough for any pipes 2 inches and below.

            By|Oct 22, 2020

              Yes, this cable has attachment end.

              By|Mar 10, 2020


                My 1/2 inch cable head broke off.
                ByJul 22, 2019
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                no

                By|Jul 24, 2019


                  Does this have to be used with the Milwaukie brand or can it be used with anything that fits that size?
                  ByOct 22, 2018
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                  It is recommended for Milwaukee Tools.

                  By|Oct 23, 2018


                    I meant to ask if the RIGID bits would fit this cable?
                    ByJun 11, 2018
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                    No, ridgid heads will not fit on the milwaukee cables

                    By|Nov 14, 2022

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                      I'm really impressed with this high quality, sturdy cable from Milwaukee. I picked up the Milwauk...
                      I'm really impressed with this high quality, sturdy cable from Milwaukee. I picked up the Milwaukee Switch Pack recently and wanted this cable so I could run bigger drain lines. The finish is high quality stainless and from some initial use I see no signs of corrosion. I particularly like the high quality connectors for connecting into the Switch Pack drum (or any other compabile setup,) extending a line, or attaching fittings. The cable is quite stiff and has a bit of spring, which is just what you want for clearning tough lines. So far this product looks like a winner. It comes packaged in a cardboard box with a hole for extracting the cable. Read the warning carefully, though, as you don't want to just pop open one end of the box or the whole thing will spring out on you. Instead you feed it from the open hole right into your drum, which worked perfectly.
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                      I ordered this cable for use with the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Drain Cleaning 3/8 in. Switch Pack Sectional Drum System Kit. This "Rustguard" protected cable is best suited for use in 1-1/4 in. to 2-1/2 in. pipes. Changing cables in the kit's drum is time consuming and I wanted to purchase a dedicated drum for it but it seems Milwaukee's optional drum is not sold in the Home Depot stores and is Out of Stock online. The image below details the installation procedure to replace the original cable with this 5/16 in. cable. I just received the kit and this cable so I haven't had the opportunity to use it on a job yet but I did test it and the cable advances and retracts smoothly. Milwaukee's Limited Warranty covers the cable for 2 years.
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                      I got this for use in my Milwaukee M18 Fuel Switch Pack drum drain power auger, but it should be ...
                      I got this for use in my Milwaukee M18 Fuel Switch Pack drum drain power auger, but it should be a universal fit for other Milwaukee drain cleaners, as well as most other brands. This is a pro-grade piece of kit, designed to provide many years of service. Milwaukee's trademarked Rust Guard plating provides up to 20 times more rust resistance, which should only add to ease of both use and cleaning, as well as it's longevity. The quality of this item is evident. Milwaukee warranties this cable from defect or breakage for 2 years.
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                      This Milwaukee 75-foot inner core cable is the perfect smaller diameter cable for my newly acquir...
                      This Milwaukee 75-foot inner core cable is the perfect smaller diameter cable for my newly acquired Milwaukee 2775-C222 "Switch Pack" drain snaking machine. In preparation for the arrival of this cable I purchased the extra Switch Pack Drum/Canister from Home Depot. Quality of this Milwaukee cable with Rustguard is top notch as it is fairly visually obvious this coating is non-existent on any of the other competitive cables currently sold. This 5/16-inch inner core cable is sufficiently stiff enough to spiral thru blockages but not extremely stiff that it will have difficulty negotiating turns during a drain cleaning session. I've been using the longer runs of both 1/4-inch and 5/16-inch diameter cables for way more years than I can count and the reason is frugality.... if and when when I finally kink a cable I cut the cable exactly at the kink and then use the larger segment on my old Milwaukee 0566-1 electric hand held drain snake. I doubt I will ever ruin this Milwaukee 75-footer however I have this option to do so should I incur a kink. Milwaukee makes tools to last such as my 0566-1 snake which is over 20+ years old....a testament to Milwaukee reliability and longevity
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                      Overprice and delivery box damaged. Never used. Need to return. Not correct cable.
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                      It's a good cable
                      Hello, many people write here that this cable is weak and breaks. I think they don't know how to work well. In order not to break the cable, you need to be careful and observant. So before you write something, think about it, maybe it's my fault and I broke the cable.
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                        Built for long-lasting durability with RUST GUARD plating, providing 20X more rust resistance and 3X longer life.
                        Built for pros, the RIDGID 3/8 in. x 75 ft. drain cable clears 1-1/2 in. to 3 in. lines with kink-resistance.
                        Built for tough clogs: 75 ft. cable clears 2-4 in. lines with K-400 and K-3800 machines.
                        Built for pros, the 100 ft. inner core drain cable offers strength and flexibility for efficient clog removal.

                        Drain Size Compatibility

                        1-1/2 in. to 3 in.
                        2 in. to 4 in.

                        Cable Length

                        75 ft.
                        75 ft.
                        75 ft.
                        100 ft.

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