That’s exactly what the Drill Tip—a drill-style attachment for your cleaning cable—is for.

When you’re dealing with a compacted blockage—where paper, grease, or debris are packed so tightly that a chain can no longer pass through—the Drill Tip rotates its way right through the plug. No need for excavation. No need for a high-pressure jetter. Just attach it, drill through, and clear the way.

Here’s how it works:

1. Attach the Drill Tip to your 8 mm cable
2. Drill through the blockage to create an opening
3. Let the backed-up water drain away
4. Follow up with a cleaning chain to break down the paper and debris, then flush it all out of the pipe with water
5. Done!

Small. Affordable. Underrated.

The Drill Tip is one of many options—but when it comes to a compacted blockage, it’s often the fastest one.

Now it’s your turn:

💬 How do you tackle a compacted blockage? Do you have a different trick? Let me know in the comments—I’m curious to hear your methods!