Ryobi 18V One+ Drain Auger P4001

Just when you think manufacturer’s have exhausted all possible ideas for cordless power tools, Ryobi surprises us again with a new idea for a cordless battery powered drain auger P4001. Ryobi is no stranger to specialty cordless power tools and I can name a couple off the top of my head such as an 18V tile cutter and paint sprayer. Anyhow, back to the news that brought you to this article, Ryobi’s new cordless drain auger is powered by their 18V One+ batteries.

I currently have a basic 25 foot auger at home which I use here and there and I manually extend the snake down the pipe and have the option of turning the drum by hand or attach a drill to rotate the drum and snake to clear a clog. This new Ryobi 18V auger can do all the above with the added aid of the onboard motor and can also feed and retract the snake electronically so it takes care of the work for you. And once the snake has reached the destination you can lock the snake into place to spin the snake and tackle the clog.

Great idea if you ask me as it makes a nasty job that nobody wants to do a bit easier and with less tools as it’s basically 2 tools in one, an auger and drill into one package. I also like the idea of this being cordless as I have plenty of batteries ready at hand and can pop one in and be ready to go as opposed to having to go fetch an extension cord, find a receptacle, plug it in, and when done have to wrap up the cord and store.

This tool comes as a bare tool with a price tag of $69.97 and is expected to hit the stores over at the Home Depot in September/October 2015.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Battery: 18V
• Cord Length: 25 ft.
• RPM: 600 (No Load Speed)
• Weight: 6 lbs.
• WARRANTY: 3 Years

FEATURES:

• Clears Clogs with ease from drains up to 2 in. wide including sinks, toilets, and bath tubs.
• 25 ft. reinforced cable to minimize kinking.
• Powered forward and reverse feeding mechanism to prevent user fatigue.
• Auto-feed lock engages the bearings without having to squeeze the pommel to prevent user fatigue.
• Cable clamp holds cable in place while tackling tough clogs.
• On-board rear drain port prevents water build up in the drum.
• Feet keep rotating drum off the delicate surfaces.
• Powered by any RYOBI™ 18V ONE+™ Battery (sold separately).
• New and improved GRIPZONE™ overmold for optimum grip and user comfort