Review on Ridgid 26998 COMPANY GIDDS 813353 Machine by Rick Everett

I bought this machine to clean my underground stormwater drainage system which seems to get clogged (downspouts overflow) every 2-3 years or so. I called Roto Rooter to install underground 4 inch PVC pipe for $250-$300 each. Not anymore - the Ridgid drum machine with 1/2" cable is a beast. I'm relatively young, 54 years old, and in good shape, so I decided to save about $150 and settled on a model with manual feed and eject to decide. The auto feed option is not needed and does not clear the jam and is better than the manual model. In fact, I like manual cable management - it's easier to manage the cable and you can feel when You are in a blockage. I purchased a 2" spiral cutter head which I have read is great for removing invasive tree roots. It took a while but I was eventually able to clear the obstruction and pull out a clump of fibrous roots. If you know or suspect roots are to blame I'd definitely recommend a spiral (serrated) cutter head. Also, do yourself a favor and ent say goodbye to the 1/2 cable model versus the flimsy 3/8 inch version. The best part is that if I use it again the ridgid will pay for itself and also save me the call/scheduling/waiting for the roto rooter.