Ridgid’s K9-12 FlexShaft Provides Wall-to-Wall Clearing of Common Pipe Clogs
If you’re a homeowner looking to cut down on plumber visits because of a pipe clogging issue, or a professional plumber searching for something smaller for residential work, Ridgid has the answer with the K9-12 FlexShaft. As the smallest machine in Ridgid’s FlexShaft system, we’re looking at how its design makes for a quick and efficient solution to leave pipes good as new.
Ridgid K9-12 FlexShaft Performance
- Model: Ridgid 74978
- Clears up to 30 feet of 1 1/4-inch to 2-inch pipes
- Chain knocker fully expands inside pipe for wall-to-wall clearing
- Powered by any standard cordless drill (1800-2500 RPM)
- Fully-enclosed housing for less mess
The K9-12 FlexShaft houses a 30-foot cable to clear clogs and restore flow to up to 30 feet of piping. It features a chain knocker that fully expands inside the pipe for wall-to-wall clearing of 1-1/4-inch to 2-inch pipes and drains.
Like Ridgid’s K9-102 and K9-204 FlexShaft machines, the K9-12 nixes the cord, instead opting to use a cordless drill for power. You can use any standard cordless drill with speeds between 1800 and 2500 RPM. Attaching your drill to the input shaft on the housing spins the cable, and the attached chain knocker clears the pipes, leaving them free-flowing.
Ridgid K9-12 FlexShaft Design
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 4.8 x 12.9 x 15 inches
- Weighs less than 10 pounds
- Most compact FlexShaft machine
- 1/4-inch cable diameter
- Compatible with plain and carbide chains, penetrating heads, brushes, and more
- Flexible cable encapsulated in red nylon sheath for less mess and easy cleanup
- Stands vertically or horizontally
- Carrying handle
The K9-12 is Ridgid’s most compact and lightweight entry in the FlexShaft lineup. It weighs under 10 pounds, making it extremely maneuverable on the job and during transit.
The 30-foot-long, 1/4-inch cable is encapsulated in a red nylon sheath that protects it while inside pipes and makes for easy cleanup. On the business end, you can connect plain and carbide chains, penetrating heads, brushes, and more to give you plenty of clearing variability.
As for the housing itself, it can stand both vertically and horizontally, and it comes with a convenient carrying handle for easy transport.
Ridgid K9-12 Price
This device retails for $265 and it’s exclusively sold at The Home Depot. Ridgid backs it with a full lifetime warranty.
