Cleaner asked makers of cable machines for drain and pipe cleaning to tell us about their biggest, toughest, meanest cable machines.Here is a look at their most powerful systems, designed to tackle large lines and difficult obstructions.Self-feedingThe Model C drain- and sewer-cleaning machine from Electric Eel Manufacturing Co. Inc. cleans 3-inch to 10-inch lines for up to 200 feet. The unit runs up to 200 feet of 1 1/4-inch self-feeding dual cable in 8- or 10-foot sections. 800/833-1212; www.electriceel.com.Direct driveThe DM175 cable machine from Duracable Manufacturing uses a direct-drive system with a 10:1 gear ratio for high torque. It
