Cobra

Buying Guide: Drain Augers, Toilet Augers and Test Plugs

Drain Augers and Sewer Rods
The 10 ft. drain pipe auger is made for most small household drains and has spring wire for flexibility in tight bends. The 15 ft. pistol grip drum auger clears small and medium household drains. Cobra also offers flat steel sewer rods, a 25 ft. drain pipe auger and a 75 ft. replacement cable, so match the length and type of the old tool before you order.

Toilet Augers
The 3 ft. L toilet auger is for use in most household toilets and has rust-resistant spring wire and a non-slip grip handle. A rubber bowl guard and a polymer guide tube help protect the porcelain from scratching during insertion. Cobra also offers a 3 ft. toilet auger in a 1/2 in. size, so compare the length with the reach you need before you order.

Test Plugs
The 1-1/2 in. Rubber Econo Plug seals piping or holds pressure during testing and is for 1-1/2 in. cast iron and PVC pipe. Cobra also offers a 3 in. econo plug and a 2 in. rubber test plug, so match the plug size to the pipe diameter. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when testing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cobra offer?
Cobra offers drain pipe augers, drum augers, toilet augers, flat steel sewer rods, rubber drain bladders, rubber econo and test plugs, a dryer vent brush, a sink cleaner and Quick Roof Ultra Bond waterproof self-stick repair tape.

How do I choose the right size or type?
Start with the old part. Match the part number if you have one, and compare the length of the old auger, cable or rod, such as 15 ft. or 25 ft. For test plugs, match the pipe diameter, such as 1-1/2 in., 2 in. or 3 in., and check whether the pipe is cast iron or PVC. Measure the drain or pipe before you order.

What is a Cobra test plug used for?
The Econo test plug seals piping or holds pressure while a piping system is tested, and it is used for plugging open ended pipe. The 1-1/2 in. Rubber Econo Plug is for 1-1/2 in. cast iron and PVC pipe, so follow the manufacturer's instructions when testing.