I discovered that Klein Tools launched a new “drain snake auger hair clog removal tool” (model 53020) on Amazon.
There are a number of hair clog drain clearing tools at Home Depot, Lowe’s, and other home centers. The new Klein tool is familiar but also seems to combine features from a couple of different design approaches.
The starter set comes with a rotating handle and 3 barbed refills. I couldn’t find any info on where you can get more refills.
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Each of the included 3 snakes features 18 inches of reach.
Klein says that the dual action tip has micro-hooks that grab while the barbs pull, helping to remove tough drain clogs.
Price: $12
I’m reminded of the Drain Weasel. Amazon has a handle with 5 refills for $20, and Home Depot has a handle with 2-refills for $7.
There’s also the Zip-It barbed tool, which doesn’t require a handle.
Side note – does this type of tool work as well as advertised?
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Will
I’m a plumber, and I recommend the Drain Weasel to each of my customers.
TomD
I don’t know if the rotating handle helps but these things work if you have long haired people in the house. Try and see!
Aaron SD
Zipit works pretty well for me. Mine is going on 10 years or so. Some barbs are bent but overall works well pulling hair out.
I’m not sure I’d like the micro part as that looks hard to clean. I suspect as much because they sell replacements.
Dave
I’ve used something similar to the Zip-Its, I think they’re called Rip Stix or some such. Okay for small hair clogs, I usually try to keep a few on my truck and give one along with a quick tutorial to any of my tenants that call me out on a hair clog in a bathroom sink or shower.
Thebear
This makes absolutely no sense, how many people are going to drop those down the drain or in the toilet after using? There are decent hand/electric drill powered reusable augers for less than 30$ and they are so much better than this garbage. Klein should be ashamed…
Rob H
This is mainly intended for sink drain use. These types are not really snakes. Someone would have to try awfully hard to “drop” one down a drain. They are long and somewhat stiff.
That said, I have gotten one of the zip it type units hung up in a drain before and was pretty stressed trying to get it back out for a few minutes. Decided not to use one of that type in our shower again.
Chris D
I have a wife and two daughters. Highly recommend the Zip-it. I’ve had the same one for years and have to zip the shower drain about once per year.