General Pipe Cleaners RT-66 – Root 66 Sectional Drain Cleaner (Cables and Cutter Heads Sold Separately)

Description

General Pipe Cleaners RT-66

• Basic Root 66: with 1/2 hp Motor with Rev. Switch, 10-ft Power Cord with GFI, Leather Gloves (cables and cutter heads sold separately)
• Three-in-one machine
• Clears 1-1/4” through 4” drain lines
• Can drive 5/8” cables for lines up to 3” and 7/8 cables for 4” lines (sold separately)
• Change cables instantly–no tools or adapters required

Root 66 Sectional Drain Cleaner (Cables and Cutter Heads Sold Separately)

The Root 66 is a real advance in sectional cable machine design. No mid-range machine has its versatility and power.

Look at its versatility. You can drive 5/8″ cables for lines up to 3″ and 7/8″ cables for 4″ lines – and you can switch from one to the other in seconds, without touching the jaws, without an adapter, without tools. And for sink drain work, slip on a drum that holds smaller cables.

To operate, just feed a cable into the line and slide the back end into the machine. The excess cable goes into a guide tube. Turn on the sealed motor, press down on the handle, and the Root 66 starts spinning the cable at 400 rpm.

The cable stops rotating as soon as you lift the handle, so there’s no additional torque buildup. When using a drum for small drain work, the drum stops turning when you lift the handle to the neutral position.

Root 66 Package Guide

ModelCatalogDescriptionRT-66 116110Basic Root 66 with 1/2 hp Motor with Rev. Switch, 10-ft Power Cord with GFI, Leather Gloves, (Cables Sold Separately)RT-66-A 116120Root 66 Package with (x7) 7.5R8 sections, 66-RGH rear guide hose, R-8CS cutter set, R-1-1/2CG ClogChopperRT-66-C 116140Root 66 Package with (x6) 15 ft. x 7/8″ sections (15R10), 66-RGH Rear Guide Hose, R-10CS cutter set, TB-66 tool box, and 2″ ClogChopper (R-2CG-10)RT66CP116165Root 66 Package with (x5) 15R10-P Sections, CC Cable Carrier, Rear Guide Hose, R-10CS Cutter Set, ToolboxRT-66-D 116150Root 66 Package with the contents of both RT66-A and RT66-C packages: (x6) 15 ft. x 7/8″ sections (15R10), 66-RGH Rear Guide Hose, R-10CS cutter set, TB-66 tool box, and 2″ ClogChopper (R-2CG-10), (x7) 7.5R8 sections, 66-RGH rear guide hose, R-8CS cutter set, R-1-1/2CG ClogChopperRT66DP116153Root 66 Package with the contents of both RT66-A and RT66-CP: (x7) 7.5R8 Sections, 66-RGH Rear Guide Hose, R-8CS Cutter Set, PLUS: R-1-1/2CG ClogChopper, (x5) 15R10-P Sections, CC Cable Carrier, Rear Guide Hose, R-10CS Cutter Set, Tool BoxRT-66-E 116160Root 66 package with (x6) 15 ft. x 7/8″ sections (15R10), 66-RGH Rear Guide Hose, R-10CS cutter set, TB-66 tool box, and 2″ ClogChopper (R-2CG-10), (x7) 7.5R8 sections, 66-RGH rear guide hose, R-8CS cutter set, R-1-1/2CG ClogChopper, plus Drum with 25HE1-A (25′ x 5/16 inch) Cable InstalledRT66EP 116175Root 66 package with (x7) 7.5R8 Sections, 66-RGH Rear Guide Hose, R-8CS Cutter Set, PLUS: R-1-1/2CG ClogChopper, (x5) 15R10-P Sections, CC Cable Carrier, Rear Guide Hose, R-10CS Cutter Set, Toolbox, and Drum with 25HE1-A (25′ x 5/16 inch) Cable Installed

Stability and Durability

The Root 66 has a wide four-point base for greater stability. Its interlocking tubular construction also gives it excellent durability. To protect the gears from dirt and for easier cleaning, the machine has two internal plastic shields. A ground fault circuit interrupter is standard equipment.

Universal Jaws

Jaws handle both 7/8″ cables or 5/8″ cables. No adaptor required.

Optional Drum

For small drain work, get the optional drum. It slides easily onto the back of the machine to clear 1-1/4″ to 2″ drain lines. It holds 1/4″ or 5/16″ Flexicore cables up to 50 ft. long, or 3/8″ Flexicore cables up to 35 ft. long.

Cables (Option)

Standard cable sections for the I-95 and Root 66 are open-wound hollow cables with R-Connectors (Compatible with Ridgid®).

The 5/8” cables are used to clear 2” and 3” lines up to 125 ft. long. They are available in 7-1/2 ft. sections (Cat # 7.5R8). They snap together in a second and are taken apart quickly with a coupling key.

The 7/8” cables are used to clear 3” and 4” lines up to 150 ft. long. Standard sections are available in 15 ft. hollow sections (Cat # 15R10). The 7/8” cables are also available as optional Proflex sectional cables (Cat # 15R10-P shown) that sport an inner spring. It gives the cable greater strength to resist kinking and to transfer extra torque down the cable for additional cutting power.

Smaller 5/16” Flexicore cables (Cat # 25HE1-A) can be used with an optional drum to clear clogged sink lines and other small 1-1/4” to 2” drain lines.

Please see Cable Application Chart for cable compatibility HERE

Please See Cable and Cutter Guide HERE

Force Multiplier Cables (Option)

New 5 foot sectional cables make sectional drain cleaning cleaner and easier in confined and

hard-to-access areas like bathrooms, kitchens, basements, and even roofs.

The shorter 5 ft. cable length helps keep the machine under better control, reducing the risk of spraying walls, floors, carpets, and cabinets from exposed wet, spinning 15 ft. cables. And the short design fits perfectly on 6 ft. drop cloths without hanging over.

Force Multiplier Cables are available in 7/8” diameter (Cat # 5R-10) for use General’s Root 66 and I-95 sectional drain cleaners, or in 1-1/4” diameter (Cat # 5R-14) for the Rodrunner.

Force Multiplier’s R-connectors also fit other brands of machines, cables, and attachments. The open-wound hollow cables snap together in a second, and can be disconnected quickly and easily with a coupling key, further facilitating use in cramped quarters and on roofs.

R-8CS Cutter Set for 5/8” Cables (Accessory*)

• R-AH – Arrow Head Starting Drill (gets water flowing)
• R-BG – Boring Gimlet for removing loose objects
• R-1-1/2 UC – 1-1/2-in U-Cutter for cutting and scraping
• R-RTR-1 – Retrieving tool for removing loose objects and broken cables
• RCK-8 – Coupling key to disconnect cables and cutters

(*R-8CS cutter set is included with packages: RT-66-A, RT-66-D, RT66DP, RT-66-E)

R-10CS Cutter Set for 7.8” Cables (Accessory*)

• R-SHD-10 – Spear Head Starting Drill (gets water flowing)
• R-HA-10 – Hook Auger for removing loose objects
• R-2UC-10 – 2” U-Cutter for cutting and scraping
• R-3UC-10 – 3” U-Cutter for cutting and scraping
• RCK-10 – Coupling to disconnect cables and cutters

(*R-10CS cutter set is included with packages: RT-66-C, RT66CP, RT-66-D, RT66DP, RT-66-E, RT66EP)

Replacement Cables

5/8” Sectional Cable with “R” Connectors

ModelCatalogDescription7.5R71608605/8″ x 7-1/2′ Closed-Wound Section7.5R81608505/8″ x 7-1/2″ Open-Wound Section

7/8” Sectional Cable with “R” Connectors

ModelCatalogDescription15R101604807/8″ x 15′ Open-Wound Section15R10-P1604707/8″ x 15′ Proflex Section