Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
Missed This Deal? Get alerts when similar deals are posted.
expired
bxgirl 57.4K Views
Nov 18, 2022 3:53 PM

Milwaukee Trap Snake Auger Drain Cleaning Kit

$30

$50

40% off
+ Free Shippingat Home Depot
Visit Home Depot
Good Deal?
85Comments
Save
Share
Deal Details
Home Depot has Milwaukee Trap Snake Auger Drain Cleaning Kit Set (49-16-2573) on sale for $29.96. Shipping is free or select ship-to-store where available.

Thanks to community member bxgirl for finding this deal.

Note, pickup availability will vary by location.

Features:
  • CABLE DRIVE: Automatic Feed and Retract
  • Industrial Steel Spring
  • Recommended Drain Size: 1/2 in. - 2 in.
  • Cable Size (length x diameter): 25 ft. x 1/4 in.
  • Fully Enclosed Drum: Best Protection and Mess Containment
  • Ideal Use: Sinks, Bathtubs and Showers
  • Replacement Cables Available: 25ft x 1/4in. Drop Head Cable (48-53-2578) and 25ft x 1/4in. Bulb Head Cable (48-53-2579 Included) ​
  • Compatible with the M12 TRAPSNAKE Power Driver (Sold Separately -2575-21)
  • Includes: 25 ft. TRAPSNAKE Drum Auger and 25 ft. x 1/4 in. Bulb Head Cable (48-53-2579)

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $20 lower (40% savings) than the list price of $49.96.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Home Depot's return policy here.

Original Post

Written by bxgirl
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
Home Depot has Milwaukee Trap Snake Auger Drain Cleaning Kit Set (49-16-2573) on sale for $29.96. Shipping is free or select ship-to-store where available.

Thanks to community member bxgirl for finding this deal.

Note, pickup availability will vary by location.

Features:
  • CABLE DRIVE: Automatic Feed and Retract
  • Industrial Steel Spring
  • Recommended Drain Size: 1/2 in. - 2 in.
  • Cable Size (length x diameter): 25 ft. x 1/4 in.
  • Fully Enclosed Drum: Best Protection and Mess Containment
  • Ideal Use: Sinks, Bathtubs and Showers
  • Replacement Cables Available: 25ft x 1/4in. Drop Head Cable (48-53-2578) and 25ft x 1/4in. Bulb Head Cable (48-53-2579 Included) ​
  • Compatible with the M12 TRAPSNAKE Power Driver (Sold Separately -2575-21)
  • Includes: 25 ft. TRAPSNAKE Drum Auger and 25 ft. x 1/4 in. Bulb Head Cable (48-53-2579)

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $20 lower (40% savings) than the list price of $49.96.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Home Depot's return policy here.

Original Post

Written by bxgirl

Community Voting

Deal Score
+68
Good Deal

Top Comments

Join The Conversation

Share your experience with the Slickdeals community

Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!

85 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Nov 18, 2022 4:46 PM
2.3K Comments
Joined Dec 2009
blahblahyoutooNov 18, 2022 4:46 PM
2.3K Comments
how does this compare with the very popular ridgid snake?
Nov 18, 2022 5:10 PM
1.3K Comments
Joined May 2015
ElectricalsushiNov 18, 2022 5:10 PM
1.3K Comments
Quote from blahblahyoutoo View quoted comment :
how does this compare with the very popular ridgid snake?
I sorted by price and limited it to 25' models. At this price, there are only 3 models left that are cheaper. The cheapest isn't comparable as it is a different style (the exposed cage style that I do not want to touch).
The 2nd and 3rd look like cheaper plastics with one having middling reviews and the other only has 2 reviews.
More expensive is the cheaper ridgid model with middling reviews. Husky is more expensive (I have no experience with it personally, but most husky tools are comparable to harbor freight tools and I don't buy them unless I need a disposable/give away tool).
The comparable ridgid is $24 more at this price and I would save the money and buy the Milwaukee. It has good reviews and is the same plastics they use for fish tapes and such (so you can chuck it in the back of a van and it won't hurt it).
The milwaukee also has a hex drive option for power feed that looks like you could easily hook a drill to it. Maybe pair an m12 drill with the clutch set lower.
Last edited by Electricalsushi November 18, 2022 at 09:15 AM.
4
Nov 18, 2022 7:42 PM
64 Comments
Joined Apr 2017
carrea2Nov 18, 2022 7:42 PM
64 Comments
Quote from Electricalsushi View quoted comment :
I sorted by price and limited it to 25' models. At this price, there are only 3 models left that are cheaper. The cheapest isn't comparable as it is a different style (the exposed cage style that I do not want to touch).
The 2nd and 3rd look like cheaper plastics with one having middling reviews and the other only has 2 reviews.
More expensive is the cheaper ridgid model with middling reviews. Husky is more expensive (I have no experience with it personally, but most husky tools are comparable to harbor freight tools and I don't buy them unless I need a disposable/give away tool).
The comparable ridgid is $24 more at this price and I would save the money and buy the Milwaukee. It has good reviews and is the same plastics they use for fish tapes and such (so you can chuck it in the back of a van and it won't hurt it).
The milwaukee also has a hex drive option for power feed that looks like you could easily hook a drill to it. Maybe pair an m12 drill with the clutch set lower.
I wouldn't say Husky tools are comparable to harbor freight lol.
2
Nov 18, 2022 8:07 PM
1.3K Comments
Joined May 2015
ElectricalsushiNov 18, 2022 8:07 PM
1.3K Comments
Quote from carrea2 View quoted comment :
I wouldn't say Husky tools are comparable to harbor freight lol.
Not all of them, for sure. But the level of quality in their screwdrivers, knives, hammers and any other "generic" hand tool is not great and hypothetically I wouldn't go out of my way to drive from harbor freight to get a husky tool for a job that the tool is going to be used in a short lifespan sort of way. I'm not going to use my nice Wiha's as prybars or demo tools, but a demo flathead from harbor freight will do a one-time job just as easily as a husky demo screwdriver.

I think husky's socket sets are perfectly fine for my level of use and I also have Harbor freight impact sockets and odd sizes like 32mm for Honda CV joints that were cheap and have been with me for over 10 years.

Each brand has a strength and weakness. I didn't say Husky was junk either, just that in my mind they are a 3rd tier tool brand that serves a purpose. I like to live in that second tier with some intermingled 1st tier (when I find a good deal) and 3rd tier (when I need something cheap).

To swing back around though. My main point was the Milwaukee tool for less money than the Husky is easily a no brainer. Milwaukee is built with contractors/jobsite abuse in mind and Husky is built with homeowners/residence use in mind.
4
Nov 18, 2022 10:37 PM
167 Comments
Joined Sep 2013
JustinJ1637Nov 18, 2022 10:37 PM
167 Comments
I own the rigid snake. I've used it often and found that it handle just as well as a more expensive snakes with a dedicated driver.

That being said I would choose this Milwaukee option if I were in the market for a power snake. Only because of the price difference.

I think I the style of the grip on the rigid is more comfortable.
Nov 19, 2022 1:34 AM
788 Comments
Joined Sep 2007
mattfinleyNov 19, 2022 1:34 AM
788 Comments
I have used the Rigid snakes for years and years in the rental property business and they last for years with proper cleaning and rinsing/coating with WD40 after use. But at this price point, if I needed a new one, I would give it a shot..
Nov 19, 2022 10:54 AM
224 Comments
Joined Nov 2018
DinnoMNov 19, 2022 10:54 AM
224 Comments
There are many 1* reviews for this trapsnake that is preventing me from making my purchase. Most of the 5* reviews are from the seed program. I think many here use the Ridgid.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Nov 19, 2022 12:58 PM
30 Comments
Joined Nov 2013
cl412879Nov 19, 2022 12:58 PM
30 Comments
Quote from DinnoM View quoted comment :
There are many 1* reviews for this trapsnake that is preventing me from making my purchase. Most of the 5* reviews are from the seed program. I think many here use the Ridgid.
yep! many reviews sound similar. I'm staying with ridgid one. Running 400+ apartment units and been using Ridgid snake weekly. Still staying strong, little maintenance. Had to replace some bent cables though.
Nov 19, 2022 2:47 PM
1.7K Comments
Joined Oct 2008
aggrexNov 19, 2022 2:47 PM
1.7K Comments
Good price for an auger that has an optional power unit. Hope its ez to clean as the Ridgid. After clearing out any clog the cable is filthy, smelly and disgusting. My Ridgid is usually tossed outside for the rain to wash out LOL
Nov 19, 2022 7:22 PM
991 Comments
Joined May 2007
jullNov 19, 2022 7:22 PM
991 Comments
bought it after seeing you can attach a drill to it. my hand would hurt if doing manually. looks good deal. the powered one is $300 more i think. with this and a drill, it saves a lot of money.
Nov 19, 2022 8:14 PM
603 Comments
Joined Aug 2009
sygyzyNov 19, 2022 8:14 PM
603 Comments
Quote from blahblahyoutoo View quoted comment :
how does this compare with the very popular ridgid snake?
Just curious which specific Rigid snake model are you referring to?
Nov 19, 2022 8:27 PM
17 Comments
Joined Nov 2012
spikeyasian0Nov 19, 2022 8:27 PM
17 Comments
Is this a no-go to use for a toilet?
Nov 19, 2022 8:36 PM
1K Comments
Joined Jul 2014
KnowsItToBeTrueNov 19, 2022 8:36 PM
1K Comments
Is this only for sinks and bathtubs?
Nov 19, 2022 8:48 PM
1.6K Comments
Joined Jul 2007
xmenxmenxmenNov 19, 2022 8:48 PM
1.6K Comments
Quote from sygyzy View quoted comment :
Just curious which specific Rigid snake model are you referring to?
The $36 one with a grip stop.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Nov 19, 2022 8:48 PM
1.6K Comments
Joined Jul 2007
xmenxmenxmenNov 19, 2022 8:48 PM
1.6K Comments
Quote from spikeyasian0 View quoted comment :
Is this a no-go to use for a toilet?
Not recommend there's another tube looking tool made for that.
1

Join The Conversation

Share your experience with the Slickdeals community

Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!