General Pipe Cleaners Mini-Rooter XP gives you extra portability because 8" semi-pneumatic wheels let you keep the weight on the ground. An easy-grip handle folds down to save space and locks to use as an additional lifting handle. A roll bar protects the 1/3 hp motor when going up or down stairs. And the power cord and foot pedal can be stowed away on convenient cord wraps. All machines come with Flexicore wire rope center cables that have unequalled strength with the right amount of flexibility. Heavy gauge wire is coiled around 49 strand wire rope and then heat treated. This cable has unequalled strength and the right amount of flexibility. It's so tough it has a one year warranty against defect or breakage.