The Ridgid K-5208 sectional machine offers plumbers a more compact option without sacrificing power significantly. Ridgid claims this model is the most powerful compact sectional machine ever, boasting a 3/4 horsepower motor. Youโll get up to 700 RPM out of it โ enough to handle tough root systems in the machineโs 2โณ โ 8โณ ratedย drain diameters.
Build Quality and Features
Size is part of the big deal, and Ridgid tells us that the K-5208 drops 30% of the weight compared to the K-1500. Although thatโs a significant drop, durability remains a factor. High-strength square steel tubing forms the frame, providing a stable platform to work from.
Part of the feature set includes a new tool-free clutch system that allows you to easily swap between 5/8โณ and 1-1/4โณ cables on the fly. Itโs also field serviceable, so you can get back in the game quickly without needing a trip back to the shop. Of course, your apprentice may not feel so good about the shortened break period. Time is money, and this **** show must go on.
Finally, the new design incorporates a reservoir to collect fluids that can be drained later, leaving the job siteย cleaner. Just make sure your apprentice actually does that when you get back to the shop. No one wants to walk into a day-old mess of plumbing fluids in the morning.
What Ridgid Says
โThe RIDGID K-5208 Sectional Machine has been thoughtfully designed from top-to-bottom based on feedback from professional plumbers who demanded a more powerful and portable option. This new machine is lighter and cleaner with go-everywhere power.โ
Wyatt Kilmartin, vice president and general manager, global underground technologies, RIDGID
Ridgid K-5208 Compact Sectional Machine Specifications
- Model: Ridgid K-5208
- Motor: 3/4 HP, 115V
- No Load Speed: 700 RPM
- Capacity: 2โณ โ 8โณ
- Weight: 55 pounds
- Warranty: Lifetime
Models
- 61688: Machine with guide hose
- 61693: Machine with guide hose, (4) C-11 cables, (1) sectionable cable carrier, and toolbox (with cutters)
- 62378:ย Machine with guide hose, (7) C-11 cables, (2) A-8 cable carriers, and toolbox (with cutters)
