Cobra

Cobra drain snakes and augers help plumbers clear clogged household drains and toilets. Select tools let you use a drill to turn the cable. Match the auger to the fixture and the reach you need, then choose how you want to turn it.

Cobra Products Inc. is the company behind the Cobra brand. Cobra Tools is part of the Homewerks family of brands. Its range covers drain-cleaning tools, plumbing hand tools and brushes.

Manual and drill operation

Select Cobra Tools drain-cleaning tools attach to a power drill. Cobra Pro, positioned for professional plumbers, offers manual or drill operation on its sink, shower and bathtub drum augers, plus power machines for lines up to 4 inches. For drill operation, choose an auger with the connection intended for it.

Hand operation gives you a deliberate pace while you feel your way around a bend. A drill supplies the rotation, but you still control the cable feed. Start slowly either way, following the auger’s operating instructions.

Match the auger to the fixture

Cobra Tools includes tools for household drains and toilet clearing. Use a toilet auger for the bowl because an exposed drain-snake cable can scratch porcelain. For a sink or tub stoppage, clear accessible hair from the stopper first. On a tub, the overflow opening often gives the cable a better route into the waste piping.

Cable reach matters once you’ve chosen an access point. Cobra Tools has a cable drum machine with the dimensions listed below. Match cable reach and the tool’s line-size suitability to the drain you’re clearing.

Keep control of the cable

Cobra provides guidance for replacing or reinserting cable in handheld and power drum augers. Cable handling matters during the job, too: feed gradually and keep the exposed cable under control. Pushing harder when the cable stops advancing can turn resistance into a kink. If the cable starts building up twist, stop rotation.

After clearing the drain, remove residue from the cable and inspect it for damage before storage. Follow the tool’s maintenance instructions, and use the cable replacement procedure intended for that auger.

Cable dimensions

Cobra Tools product	Cable diameter	Cable length
Cable drum machine	1/4 inch	50 feet

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you use a Cobra drain auger?

With a hand-operated Cobra drain auger, feed the cable into the drain opening and turn the handle while advancing it gradually. If the cable binds, stop turning; continued rotation can wind up tension and make the cable move suddenly. Use a drill only with an auger designed for drill operation, and follow that tool’s instructions for direction and speed.

What is a Cobra drain snake?

A Cobra drain snake is a flexible cable tool that reaches into drain piping to work at a clog. A drum auger stores its cable in a housing that helps you manage the cable as you feed it and bring it back. The cable still needs a usable path through the piping; extra length won’t make it pass every bend.

Does Cobra make a 25-foot drain snake?

Yes. Cobra Tools power-machine cables range from 25 to 100 feet. Check the individual machine’s drain-size limits as well as its reach, because cable length alone doesn’t tell you whether it’s suited to your piping.

Can you get replacement cables for a Cobra drain snake?

Cobra Pro offers replacement cables for all of its power machines. Match the cable to your machine rather than choosing by length alone. A worn or kinked cable needs replacement before the next job.