We recommend reducing the space between the drill end sleeve bearing and the flexible shaft. Too much exposed shaft near the drill is a weak point because if the shaft should stop suddenly, and the torque limiter does not engage in time, the exposed section of shaft is the most likely place where the shaft could kink.

Keep the section of exposed shaft (without a sleeve) near the drill end of your shaft to a minimum with this shaft lock.

The shaft locks we use in this video can be purchased from our online store:

European Union - https://zewer-tools.com/products/Shaf...
The rest of the world - https://plumber-tools.com/products/Sh...

Also, these locks will keep the brush secured to the flexible shaft and prevent it from slipping off and getting lost or stuck in the drain pipe.

Few important things to remember:

Please be sure to lubricate your flexible shaft before the first use, and then check the lubrication every few weeks. This not only ensures the longevity of your shaft, but also makes it more efficient over longer distances. Our preference for lubricant is basic machine oil. Here is a video we made on how to lubricate your shaft:    • How to lubricate your flexible shaft ...  

Feel free to choose between a corded or a cordless drill, but make sure not to use the hammer action function on the drill because it can cause damage to your shaft.

With a flexible shaft you will be using less than 3% of the water you would need to get the same result with a hydro jetting machine. Imagine the amount of water you will save by using a flexible shaft.

0:00 Moving of the space between the drill and the drill end bearing
0:23 Importance of keeping the space between the drill and the bearing to a minimum
1:07 Using a shaft lock to keep the bearings in place

Important note: We manufacture our own brand of shafts, and by chance our clients started adapting them to their Ridgid K102 or K204 sewer cleaning machines. They also informed us that our flexible shafts are a bit more rigid than the Ridgid flexshafts. We do not claim that we have a replacement shaft for a Ridgid Flexshaft.