Ridgid Professional Plumbing Tools Manual Drain Augers

Manual drain augers, also known as snakes, are designed to clear clogs in pipes. The auger tries to break up the blockage, rather than simply move it in the pipe.

Electric drain augers make using a snake much easier. They handle longer cables and power through tougher clogs than a manual auger. If you use a snake professionally, you'll want to go electric.