Cobra Products 60500 3/4-Inch-by-50-Foot Flat Sewer Rod

I've owned and used the same 3/4" x 50 ft plumber's sewer tape for over 40 years. I bought one early in life to keep from paying a plumber $100.00 to do what I could do on my own every time my drain clogged. I estimate I've saved over $1,000.00 by using the tape over the years. However several months ago I misplaced my original tape. I have no doubt it will turn up eventually, but I needed one NOW. If memory serves well, the price of this tape was less than for the one I bought 40 years ago after driving 55 miles one way to buy it, plus the shipping was free with this one. I can tell by the appearance of the product that it is at least equal in quality and strength to the other tape I got good service from for over 40 years and I expect this one to last a life time. In less than an hour after arrival of the tape I had the clogged pipe cleaned out and the tape put away. Be sure to wear leather palm work gloves for hand protection. This tape is equally as strong as my original tape, but each of the tapes will bend a little if the user tries to gain more than about 4" to 6" with each stroke. However the tape is easy to straighten and the little bend does not adversely affect performance. So, I adjust my stroke so as to gain about 4" to 6" with each plunge of the tape into the pipe. With that amount of gain the tape ate through the hard packed clog in a reasonable amount of time. The tape reasonably priced, easy to use, of good quality, is durable and works as expected. The free shipping was very nice and Amazon sent a good product. I am very happy with this purchase. I confidently recommend this tape as a replacement or as a first time purchase for someone familiar with clearing clogged pipes.

I had a clog in my main sewer line about 40-45 feet in. The sewer rod arrived on time, which was great...because I was up against it and tired of spending $100 a day to rent equipment at my local hardware store. The sewer rod has a convenient handle on it that makes pushing through hard spots easy on the hands. It is very light to carry and coils back onto the reel very easily. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase.

So easy and fixed my problem immediately.. problem nested 39 feet down my sewer line.

The Cobra 60500 sewer rod is heavy-duty and gets the job done. The 50-foot length reaches deep clogs, and the flat design makes it easier to push through tight spots. It’s sturdy and doesn’t twist up like cheaper options. A bit heavy to handle at first, but that’s what makes it strong enough for serious blockages. Worth it if you need a reliable tool for drains and sewer lines.

Worked well! Not quite as heavy as required for the job we were doing but it got the job done!