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Model # PL171213

1/4 in. x 15 ft. Plastic Drum Auger

$16.30
  • Aluminum construction ensures long-lasting durability
  • 15 ft. spring wire is perfect for unclogging household drains
  • Polymer drum housing keeps the cable safe
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About This Product

Fix your clog with THEWORKS 1/4 in. x 15 ft. drum auger. Designed to clear clogs in most sink, shower and tub drains, THEWORKS Plastic Drum Auger helps clear 1-1/4 - 2 in. lines. It features a 1/4 in. x 15 ft. high carbon spring wire and high impact polymer drum housing.

Highlights

  • For most sink, shower, and tub drains
  • Durable high impact cable drum
  • Open hook boring head
  • Safe, reliable and easy to use
  • Use to clear 1-1/4 - 2 in. lines up to 15 ft. in length
  • Heavy duty high carbon spring wire
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Product Information

Internet # 305284444

Model # PL171213

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Specifications

Dimensions: H 17 in, W 11 in, D 7 in

Dimensions

Assembled Depth (in.)

7 in

Assembled Height (in.)

17 in

Assembled Width (in.)

11 in

Cable length (ft.)

15

Cable Thickness (in.)

0.25

Cable Width (in.)

0.25

Details

Cable Construction

Integral Wound

Drill Attachable

No

Drum/Housing Material

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)

Handle Included

Yes

Manual / Powered

Manual

Max Recommended Drain Size

1.25

Pack Size

1

Parts Included

Augers, Drum Only

Recommended Use

Shower, Sink

Returnable

90-Day

Weight (lb)

3

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

N/A

Questions & Answers

Can this be used to unclog a gutter?
ByMay 14, 2024
1 Answer | 
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This drum auger is designed for sink, shower, and tub drains, clearing 1-1/4" - 2" lines up to 15 feet long. It's not specifically designed for gutter cleaning, and using it for that purpose might not be effective or could potentially damage the tool or the gutter. For gutter cleaning, consider tools specifically designed for that purpose, like a gutter scoop, blower, or pressure washer.

By|Jan 31, 2025


can it be used in cleanout pipe
ByApr 16, 2022
1 Answer | 
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Yes, this product can be used in a cleanout pipe. It's designed to clear clogs in most sink, shower, and tub drains, and its 15 ft. length allows it to reach deeper into plumbing systems. The open hook boring head helps to snag and remove debris effectively.

By|Feb 3, 2025


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  • 3.9 out of 16 reviews
  • 91% recommend this product
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Small cable auger (1/4"). Spiral spring. 15' cable spring is self-contained in holder. User mus...
Small cable auger (1/4"). Spiral spring. 15' cable spring is self-contained in holder. User must advance or retract the cable by hand/ manually, although cable spins fairly easily. The thumbscrew is garbage and doesn't work (even when fully tight, the cable can be retracted or advanced) but for most DIYers this shouldn't be an issue. Wear heavy duty gloves when operating, advance cable & spin. Repeat until clog is clear.
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This auger is easy to use. The “business end” of it which is what actually grinds through the bl...
This auger is easy to use. The “business end” of it which is what actually grinds through the blockage is 1” in length. The entire cable measures 178” from the drum to the tip. The box says 15’ so I imagine the tiny difference means the average length is 15’ give or take 1” which is no big deal. The directions are on the side of the box; there are none inside. To work it, you grasp the end of the cable, loosen the black collar (they refer to is as a “thumb screw”) around the cable where it’s coming out of the drum and start pulling. You feed the cable by hand into the drain opening and when you hit the obstruction, tighten the collar. Then grab the handle on the back with one hand, the tube on the front with the other hand and start turning the back handle – doesn’t matter which way. Depending upon what the blockage is and how far away it is, this will be easy or hard. This will easily work on any soft blockage (hair, soaps, mold, etc.). If you have gravel or something really gnarly in there or you’re 12’ in, it will require more effort. When you’ve taken care of the blockage, pull the cable out of the drain and rinse it off. You wind it up by hand-feeding the cable back into the drum. Make sure the cable is dry before you do so in order to prolong its life. The cable easily and readily coils itself back correctly. This is one of those things you should have on hand because sooner or later, you’re going to need it (or your neighbor is) and for the price, it’s well worth buying one BEFORE you need i.
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    Did better than expected for the price
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          It’s a snake, it did the job…great price, immediate delivery!...
          It’s a snake, it did the job…great price, immediate delivery!
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            Easy, worked great
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            I would expect something like this to be at least twice the price, but I am shocked. For what it'...
            I would expect something like this to be at least twice the price, but I am shocked. For what it's able to do, it's priceless and is a no-brainer. I have a large 100ft system but that's for outside/main plumbing pipes and a short drain snake which only goes a few feet, so it's nice to have something in between and which take sup very little space too. Once all pulled out, on pulling back in it has a tendency to pop out of the drum, though it doesn't break and for as few times as you may need to use it, it doesn't make much of a difference. The metal isn't stainless steel, but I think it's still something that shouldn't rust too much. Sure, the rest of it is plastic, but they all are, and for the value, there is nothing to complain about. very easy to use, and the bright handles make it easy to spot among your cluttered tools (let's be honest).
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            I would review the drum auger differently based on how you want to use it. For me, I have a great...
            I would review the drum auger differently based on how you want to use it. For me, I have a great reliable snake but it is a bit large. I wanted a smaller backup for small jobs and tight fits. This fits the bill for that. The plastic should hold up as long as you have reasonable care. The auger is fine, 15' long with a head that does clear the debris. The locking mechanism needs work, I found it to be unreliable but it still got the job done. Again, if you are using it for smaller jobs its really not an issue. If this is you main tool, you may want to upgrade.
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            Length of Cable

            15 ft.
            15 ft
            25 ft
            25 ft.

            Cable Diameter

            0.25 in.
            0.25 in.
            0.25 in.
            0.24 in.

            Motor Power

            Automatic Feed

            Interchangeable Heads