Sewer Drain Snake Cutting Blades and Attachments

Image Blade Type Purpose Serrated Blade Rip Through Obstructions Knife Edged Blade Cut through blockages Half Blade Look similar to double edged pear blades but have only one side, used as a preliminary drain opener Tri-Blade Designed to be used 1, 2, or 3 at a time; when a majority of roots have been removed, a second and third blade can be added to the blade holder P-Trap Blade C-shaped blade that closely resembles the shape of the pipe, to make it easier to pass through a trap or execute a bend Saw Blade Completely circular shaped blade, with serrated edges on both sides and designed to rip out roots Grease Blade 3” or 4" blade with “paddles” that act as a scoop and cause a churning action within the line for cleaning grease Spear Blade Used for penetrating stoppages in 3” to 6” sewer lines; this tool should be used first to open lines for water drainage before introducing a cutting blade Boring Tool Used to penetrate firm, hard stoppages in larger pipe to open lines for water drainage Retriever Resembles a large cone and is used to extract rags, towels, and broken cable from 3” to 10” lines Cable Uncoupling Stand A small stand that supports the cable in place while removing the expansion pin to uncouple cable "T" Wrench Ideal tool for fastening cutters to cables