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General Pipe Cleaners KR-A-WC Kinetic Water Ram Drain Cleaning Tool with Accessories, Small

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 71 ratings
Brand General Pipe Cleaners
Scent Unscented
Item Weight 100 Ounces

About this item

  • Includes extension hose, 4" rubber cone, 5 rubber plugs, and carrying case
  • Pump it up, put in drain, and snap the trigger to clear clogged drains with shock action
  • Shock wave breaks up stoppage without harming pipes, and the flexible cone seals drains ranging from 1-1/4" to 4" diameter
  • Effective in clearing lines with tight bends
  • Made in USA
  • Here's a compact, light weight tool for quickly opening clogged sinks, toilets and tubs
  • It handles rust, grease, sediment and scale in lines up through 4" in diameter
  • Flexible cone seals drains ranging from 1-1/4" to 4" diameter

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 3 x 7 x 3 inches; 6.25 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ KR-A-WC
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 9, 2004
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ General Wire
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001U6ES7E
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 71 ratings

Product Description

Product Description

Here is a compact, lightweight tool for quickly opening clogged sinks, toilets and tubs. It handles rust, grease, sediment, and scale in lines up through 4" in diameter. The Kinetic Water Ram uses a burst of compressed air that creates a shock wave (kinetic energy) that travels through the water to break up the stoppage. The Ram has a self contained pump and pressure gauge, so you can hit the stoppage with just the right amount of force. You get instant impact with no pressure build-up in the plumbing system. The shock wave travels so fast, it bypasses vents and stacks and hits the stoppage head on with 98 percent of its force. The Ram is particularly useful when the stoppage is on the far side of a drum trap or a series of tight bends that would be difficult to get through with a snake. An optional toilet attachment enables you to position the cone in the bowl to get a tighter seal. As a result, you can strike the blockage with greater impact and no splash back.

From the Manufacturer

The Kinetic Water Ram uses a burst of compressed air that drives a shock wave (kinetic energy) through water to break up stoppage. It's particularly useful when the stoppage is on the far side of a drum trap or series of tight bends, since the shock wave can travel around bends without losing its force.
This unit comes complete in a Professional Grade Carrying Case that comfortably holds the Kinetic Ram and the accessories.
The Ram has a self-contained pump and pressure gauge, so you can hit the stoppage with just the right amount of force. You get instant impact with no build-up of pressure in the plumbing system. The force is transmitted through water, so it's not affected by stacks or vents.
An optional toilet attachment (KR-CA) screws onto the front of the Ram and enables you to position the cone in the bowl to get a tighter seal. As a result, you can strike the blockage with greater impact without causing splash back.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
71 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, quality and appearance of the drain opener substance. For example, they mention it's easy to use, works better than they imagined, and is safer on pipes than liquid plumber. That said, opinions are mixed on the value.

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12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the drain opener. They mention it works better than they expected, is more effective, and safer on pipes than liquid plumber. Some say it's a great tool and performs above expectations.

"...It is easy to use, works better than I dared imagine & will save me money... I enjoyed using this tool for these reasons and I am so glad I..." Read more

"Works like a charm. Didn’t come with toilet attachment so I made one that screws on end of gun...." Read more

"...More effective and safer on pipes than Liquid Plumber, this device is "a blast" to use and can save you money on calls to the plumber to..." Read more

"This kinetic air ram works great! Seller should remove the picture of the kit since it shows it with the toilet adapter which was not included." Read more

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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the drain opener substance. They mention that it works to clear clogged drains and that it does so without any problems.

"...Gave it a few goes and blasted through. and now they drain better than ever...." Read more

"...Water drains beautifully now. Love this tool." Read more

"...Update: Been using it for nearly a year and it still works great at clearing clogged drains. Haven't used Drano since the device was purchased." Read more

"Cleans any clogging without any problems. Great tool." Read more

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Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the drain opener substance. They mention that it looks good, is absolutely badass, and incredible.

"Incredible, wish you I knew about this plumbers secret years ago!!..." Read more

"Product looks good. As advertised...." Read more

"Absolutely badass...." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers find the drain opener substance easy to use. They say it's a high-quality product that works to clear clogged drains.

"...It is easy to use, works better than I dared imagine & will save me money... I enjoyed using this tool for these reasons and I am so glad I..." Read more

"I love the ease of use of this product. No more using snakes to get hair out of my bathroom drains...." Read more

"Easy to use high-quality product that actually works to clear clogged drains...." Read more

11 customers mention7 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the drain opener substance. Some say that it's worth the price and saves them money, while others say that its pricey but worth it.

"...I wish I knew about this device years ago. Money well spent, time well saved and no more buying DrainO for me, yeah!!" Read more

"...than Liquid Plumber, this device is "a blast" to use and can save you money on calls to the plumber to snake-out clogged drains and pipes...." Read more

"This tool works amazingly well. It is not inexpensive but I expect to pay for quality and that is exactly what you receive with everything about..." Read more

"Very good seller. Good communication. I recommended." Read more

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5 Stars
Great tool!
This def works. I screwed the pvc on the end of it and put it down a clogged sink that is part of a pair of sinks joined in a v. I had a guy out and he couldn’t snake the line. The house is old and it has 90 degree bends all over the place and no cleanouts. Anyway. After he gave up i just said, eff it, let’s put this pvc on the end of this ram jet, put it down the sink drain and hit it with 45lbs. Gave it a few goes and blasted through. and now they drain better than ever. If it’s working, it sounds like a depth charge ..:all that energy just goes into the water. Of course since it is a pair of sinks, the other needed a rag down the drain after they are both filled with water.
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Keith Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars Easily one of the best tool investments I have ever made!
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2018
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This tool works amazingly well. It is not inexpensive but I expect to pay for quality and that is exactly what you receive with everything about this tool! This tool will save me so much money by eliminating the need for the friendly neighborhood plumber who would have ripped my brains out with the price gouging attached to a job that takes a few minutes. It is easy to use, works better than I dared imagine & will save me money... I enjoyed using this tool for these reasons and I am so glad I purchased it!
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Kurt B
5.0 out of 5 stars Great tool!
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2020
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This def works. I screwed the pvc on the end of it and put it down a clogged sink that is part of a pair of sinks joined in a v. I had a guy out and he couldn’t snake the line. The house is old and it has 90 degree bends all over the place and no cleanouts. Anyway. After he gave up i just said, eff it, let’s put this pvc on the end of this ram jet, put it down the sink drain and hit it with 45lbs. Gave it a few goes and blasted through. and now they drain better than ever. If it’s working, it sounds like a depth charge ..:all that energy just goes into the water. Of course since it is a pair of sinks, the other needed a rag down the drain after they are both filled with water.
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Kurt B
5.0 out of 5 stars Great tool!
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2020
This def works. I screwed the pvc on the end of it and put it down a clogged sink that is part of a pair of sinks joined in a v. I had a guy out and he couldn’t snake the line. The house is old and it has 90 degree bends all over the place and no cleanouts. Anyway. After he gave up i just said, eff it, let’s put this pvc on the end of this ram jet, put it down the sink drain and hit it with 45lbs. Gave it a few goes and blasted through. and now they drain better than ever. If it’s working, it sounds like a depth charge ..:all that energy just goes into the water. Of course since it is a pair of sinks, the other needed a rag down the drain after they are both filled with water.
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Family
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible, wish you I knew about this plumbers secret years ago!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2020
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Have used the Kinetic water ram 3 times in the first two weeks after purchasing. One I a clogged up stairs tub and twice in the downstairs toilet. It took 1-2 shots at 10, then 15 lbs to unclog the drains. My daughter plunged the toilet for 15 minutes with no luck, I shot the toilet with 15 lbs in less than a minute and the clog was gone. I wish I knew about this device years ago. Money well spent, time well saved and no more buying DrainO for me, yeah!!
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Kyle Wellsby
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this if you do plumbing or hvac
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2022
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Works like a charm. Didn’t come with toilet attachment so I made one that screws on end of gun. With one shot of 20 psi clears plugged toilet and no splash back occurs. Highly recommend this
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GEH
1.0 out of 5 stars Defective Design—Buy At Your Own Risk
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2019
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This is not a serious device. It apparently depends on water being completely backed up—completely. I would say it’s defective (e.g., broken), but it is worse—it is a defective design. Taking offers.
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Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars Saved me a lot of money
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2019
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I rarely write a review of any product but this deserved it. I tried getting clog out with an auger I own, but clog was too far around several bends. I paid a plumber to get the clog out and he couldn't either with a longer auger. He advised that he would need to cut into the ceiling of my living room in order to try to find the clog (sink was in an upstairs bathroom). I decided to try a couple of other methods first. First tried draino. Didn't work. Next tried a $10 water bladder. Didn't work. Decided to plunk down $300 for the water ram on the premise that cutting into my ceiling to find the clog was likely going to cost me a couple thousand $$ to find, fix, repair, and repaint. Took me a couple of tries with the water ram at increasing pressure, but fixed the leak. Highly recommend!
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JAYSIN
4.0 out of 5 stars It works
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2022
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The kinetic water ram does what is says it will do. For me it worked in 1/3 situating only after I ran to my neighbor for the rubber skirt you need as mine was lacking this vital piece. Ultimately, I returned it because of that missing item and the fact that it wasn't as successful as I had hoped. Your mileage may vary of course, but for me, the limited application couldn't justify the price.
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mojito_z
5.0 out of 5 stars This thing is amazing! I bought this as a last ditch effort ...
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2016
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First of all...I NEVER right reviews.

I am a restaurant General Manager and I am always looking for ways to save money by fixing things ourselves whenever possible. This thing is amazing! I bought this as a last ditch effort to fix a drain that I have had clogged for over 6 weeks. My plumber has been out 6-8 times with his power auger and shop vac to try to get a small plastic ramekin that was stuck in a 2" floor drain pipe just past the p-trap. He was able to see it by using a camera that he stuck down into the pipe. The ramekin was stuck in the pipe beyond an air vent. He was finally ready to give up and scheduled an overnight to jackhammer through our VERY expensive tilework into the foundation of the restaurant to dig the pipe out and re-pipe it.

I bought this water ram only because a fellow GM that I knew had one and had some great things to say about it. I did;t really think that it was likely that this was going to help me in this situation, but why not try... As soon as it arrived, I pumped it up to 40psi and gave it a shot. No luck...I then pumped it up to 60psi and gave it another blast. Boom!! Got it! The ramekin was pushed far enough to where the drain becomes 3" and it was free. This $300 purchase literally saved me $4000 in labor and tile work! I called my plumber and told him about it. He didn't believe me. He came down to the restaurant to see for himself, and was shocked! He asked where he can buy one. I told him that he can have it, as long as he forgot about the invoices for all the trips had had made out previously. He said, "what invoices". My second one is on order:)
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Phred
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing tool
Reviewed in Canada on March 10, 2019
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Had a bathtub drain in an old apt. building. Bathtubs are connected together with a T joint running down. Problem is that girls shower and shave their legs. The plastic razor blade caps get flushed down the drain, go through the trap and get jammed down the connecting T.Could not snake it and the main pipes were in a concrete wall. Spent 3 days trying to snake it and cut pipe below the tub trying to feed snake down the T. Could not get in to the T. Heard about Ram pump and decided to order one. Took 3 seconds to get drain to work at 25 lbs pressure. Well worth while investment as the alternative would have been to cut into concrete wall to get at the pipe. Been there a few times and it is not fun and very expensive.
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Les Jardins de Jouvence
5.0 out of 5 stars Water Ram
Reviewed in Canada on March 2, 2020
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Great product! Customer service is great!
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