New RIDGID® K-46 Cordless SinkSnake™ Clears Residential Blockages with Ease

RIDGID®, part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, introduces the K-46 Cordless SinkSnake™, a handheld drain cleaner that clears tough blockages in sinks, tubs and showers with the drain-cleaning performance and reliability customers have come to expect from RIDGID. An integrated, multi-position kickstand helps alleviate the weight of the tool for easier use in common work environments such as under cramped vanities and in tubs.

To access drains for cleaning, professionals may regularly find themselves crouching, extending their arms or having to work around plumbing fixtures while holding their drain cleaner. This can become tiresome quickly even for a short job. Now, the K-46 provides a new solution with a built-in kickstand that supports the load of the tool in vertical, angled, or flat positions for better stability, control, and reduced user fatigue. The K-46 can be rested on a flat surface, angled upwards towards a drain opening for working in a sink vanity, or rested vertically in a tub without exposing the battery to water.

Powered by the RIDGID 18V Advanced Lithium Battery Platform, the K-46 is compact, lightweight, and can be used in 3/4″ to 3″ drain lines. It comes equipped with a 5/16″ by 25′ inner core cable and is compatible with 1/4″ and 3/8″ cable diameters up to 50′ in length. It can also be paired with multiple cable tools, including dropheads, spades, and c-cutter augers, for unmatched convenience and versatility.

A top-mounted LED light illuminates work areas while the 360-degree rotatable AUTOFEED® advances and retrieves the cable in forward and reverse cable rotations for improved pipe navigation such as in tight bends and p-traps. An enclosed rotating drum helps protect plumbing fixtures from accidental damage, while the cable lock feature improves cable handling when manually working the blockage.

“For tough blockages in residential settings the RIDGID K-46 Cordless SinkSnake, with its multi-position kickstand, is a game changer,” said Alex Meyer, senior product manager, RIDGID for Emerson. No matter what cramped situation you find yourself in, the K-46 kickstand is designed to make your drain cleaning experience easier and more comfortable. Coupled with cordless power and the same superior drain cleaning performance customers expect from RIDGID, the K-46 is an excellent addition to anyone commonly clearing blockages in sinks, tubs, and showers.”

To purchase or learn more about the K-46 and the entire line of RIDGID drain cleaning product solutions, visit RIDGID.com or call toll-free: 1-800-4RIDGID.